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Nations take different approaches to asserting jurisdiction on child and family services
“On April 1, in less than a month, Cowessess will have coast to coast to coast jurisdiction over our children and prevention for our families. It’s not reserve-based.” — Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme
Children's book provides a chance to connect with the changing seasons
“I think an important part of the story is encouraging people to reconnect with their plant and animal teachers. Who’s giving you signs that the season might be changing?” —Dr. Brittany Luby
Sawridge Nation affiliate members asking Ottawa to allow them to form their own band
“It’s terribly unjust what’s going on…so let’s do this peacefully. Otherwise we’re going to be fighting…” — Ceno Loyie-Clark
Funding will help revitalize Indigenous cultural heritage in BC
“… our goal is that Indigenous peoples will be recognized as the rightful authority over their cultural heritage with access to sustained funding to carry out this work.” —Karen Aird, Heritage Program Manager for First People’s Cultural Council
Sports
NLL star Jamieson named governor of Six Nations’ Junior A lacrosse squad
“We’re an 11-team league. If individuals leave, so be it.” —Jeff Williamson, co-chair of the Ontario Lacrosse Association’s Junior A league
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Regional chief shocked, angry at travelers who put First Nation and the Yukon Region at risk
In a statement released Jan. 26, Assembly of First Nations Yukon Regional Chief Kluane Adamek condemned the actions taken by two out-of-territory travelers.
