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Métis cast to tour young people’s play throughout Manitoba
“Instead of a fairy godmother coming to the rescue and granting a bunch of wishes or giving gifts, the young girl betters herself and her life through her own creativity.” —playwright Erin Macklem
Application submissions for share of historic $23 billion child welfare discrimination settlement to open March 10
Eligible First Nation individuals should “get ready” to apply for their share of a $23 billion federal settlement package acknowledging discriminatory practices in the First Nations child services…
Nuxalk Strong exhibit to feature treasures not publicly seen in decades
“These treasures that were gifted to their grandfather and father are going to be in the exhibit and hadn’t been seen by the nation since 1923 when they left and went to Ontario…” — Dr. Jennifer Kramer, curator, Pacific Northwest at the Museum of Anthropology
Report states Indigenous tourism sector falling short of recovery goals
The good news is that there is growing demand for Indigenous tourism across Canada.
Vancouver gallery to host yearlong exhibit featuring works from Haida artist
The work of a multidisciplinary Haida artist will be on display in Vancouver for the next year.
First Nations singer says mental health has improved after writing song One Good Reason
Sara Kae was struggling quite a bit with her mental health last year.
But Kae, a member of Lake Helen First Nation, located in Northern Ontario, is feeling much better these days.
Clowns join forces to present online event on YouTube
Putting on a show involves plenty of logistics, and it’s even more challenging without funding.
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Olympic wrestler and former CFL player are 2025 hall of fame inductees
“Anything that pushes me to dive deeper into the Indigenous side of who I am makes me very excited.” —Justina Di Stasio
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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak expresses condolences on the passing of Hereditary Chief Bill Wilson
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement on the passing of Hereditary Chief Bill Wilson, Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla:
