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Liberals use Elders as a political football, says ED of national Indigenous gathering
“I believe in prayer and the answers that comes with prayer, so I’m hoping that things will turn out the way they need to happen and we’ll see what happens.” —Judy Kim-Meneen, executive director, National Gathering of Elders
Canada celebrates clean water winner Deon Hassler
“Water operators work long hours, often with little recognition, to watch over their community’s water supply.” — Seamus O’Regan, minister of Indigenous Services
AFN releases First Nations priorities to be addressed in upcoming election
First Nations voters “influenced” over 50 ridings in the 2015 election and “flipped” 21 or 22 ridings, said Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde.
If cannabis has a role in harm reduction, why are costs not covered?
“Cannabis is viewed as a desirable potential alternative to opioids, alcohol and other illicit drugs and prescription medications.” — Dr. Nel Wieman, senior medical officer for the First Nations Health Authority
Sports
NHL star Carey Price promotes teen’s hockey equipment drive for First Nation
“It’s starting to take off.” — Ken Kowatsch
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Open letter to candidates on the protection, fulfillment of the human rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Declaration is not abstract or merely aspirational. It affirms the minimum standards urgently needed to address and heal the harms inflicted on Indigenous peoples by a long history of racist and discriminatory laws, policies, and practices.
