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Author introduces children to their plant relations and what makes up a healthy ecosystem
Both on the page and in real life, Leigh Joseph is giving her children an opportunity that wasn't there for her grandparents.
The choice of being immortal over having children explored in new short film
The fact that Amanda Wandler has made a film about immortality shouldn’t come as a surprise.
“I'm a really big fan of science fiction,” said Wandler, a Secwépemc filmmaker.
Governor General’s Award recipient Kent Monkman encourages a constant flow of creation
Renowned artist Kent Monkman of Fisher River Cree Nation, Man.
Claims process now open for historic $23 billion child welfare settlement
The first two claims processes for eligible applicants seeking compensation for experiencing discrimination in the First Nations Child and Family Services Program (FNCFS) has opened.
Advocate raises concerns about Indigenous exclusion during mining conference session
With a focus on lands, resources, energy, critical minerals, climate policy and reconciliation, Katherine Koostachin has spent the past 15 years advancing Indigenous priorities.
New book interprets Piikani and Secwepemc rock paintings
“I started talking with the Elders about how we could try to preserve these sites without physically altering them at all, because the Elders wanted a non-invasive, non-intrusive approach.”— author Brad Himour
Indigenous languages summit to be held in Ottawa this August
Officials are hoping about 2,000 delegates from around the world will attend an Indigenous languages summit that will be held in the nation’s capital this summer.
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Pro women’s hockey team stages Indigenous Heritage contest
When Marian Jacko was asked to be involved with an historic hockey game, others she wanted to be included immediately popped to mind.
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Reasserting Sovereignty: Defending Treaty Nations and challenging the governments of Canada and Alberta
A statement from:
Okimaw Jason Whiskeyjack, Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Vernon Watchmaker, Kehewin Cree Nation
Okimaw Henry Lewis, Onion Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Sheldon Sunshine, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Gary Lameman, Beaver Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Vernon Saddleback, Samson Cree Nation
Okimaw Joel Mykat, Ermineskin Cree Nation
Okimaw Desmond Bull, Louis Bull Tribe
Okimaw Ralph Cattleman, Montana First Nation
Okimaw Jason Whiskeyjack, Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Vernon Watchmaker, Kehewin Cree Nation
Okimaw Henry Lewis, Onion Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Sheldon Sunshine, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Gary Lameman, Beaver Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Vernon Saddleback, Samson Cree Nation
Okimaw Joel Mykat, Ermineskin Cree Nation
Okimaw Desmond Bull, Louis Bull Tribe
Okimaw Ralph Cattleman, Montana First Nation
