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University of Guelph professor appointed to Canada Research Chair
“I plan to use the research funds to help mentor more students who can go on and help make the world a more inclusive place with skills that right now aren't really easy to come by.” — Dr. Jesse Popp
COVID crisis needs to serve as catalyst for systemic changes on reserves
“We’re well aware of our liabilities. We’re well aware of our vulnerabilities. We have taken very pro-active steps.” — Arlen Dumas, grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
Canada’s ‘history of dishonesty’ continues as Bearskin Lake Nation battles COVID
“We said right from the get-go that we wouldn’t leave anybody behind with COVID. Let’s catch up because we are leaving them behind.” — Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare
Indigenous tourism officials now predicting quicker recovery from pandemic
“This last summer we had some regrowth very quickly. We were growing faster than the non-Indigenous tourism industry. We saw a pretty substantial growth re-enter our sector. We didn’t recoup to 2019 levels but we know with the right investments on marketing that we’ll be able to help recover really fast.” — Keith Henry, the president and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
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Every Child Matters game hosted by Calgary’s WHL squad postponed until March
“First and foremost, we have to look at the safety of the players, the staff and the members of the community.” — Tyler White, the CEO of Siksika Health Services
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Lest We Forget
On November 11th we stand at attention in silence in front of monuments and pillars in recognition of the names collected on those stones.
