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Skeetchestn wants limits on hunting mule deer after wildfire destroys habitat, reduces numbers
“Rather than us, as researchers, leading this work, it’s about drawing on some of the tools and methods of western science to support Indigenous-led monitoring and restoration throughout First Nation traditional territories.” —Sarah Dickson-Hoyle
Expedia Group becomes latest partner to boost Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund
“We are committed to helping provide economic advancement for communities underrepresented in the travel industry, and this collaboration does just that.” — Aditi Mohapatra, vice-president, global social impact and sustainability for the Expedia Group
3D printing technology building transitional housing for Siksika Nation
Work on the foundations has already begun and by Oct. 16 the printer will begin running on the 3D concrete layers that will be used to construct four fourplexes on the Siksika Nation.
Protest song from Willie Dunn gets a contemporary remake with archival footage in new video
“Indigenous peoples fought hard to get us to this moment, and it reminds us that we were born into a proud and joyful movement of Indigenous resistance...” — Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
Book for young adults answers the questions that author didn’t get answered as a child in care
“If nobody takes the time to explain to them, then you know, there's a lot of hurt and pain there…that could have been resolved earlier… That could have helped the child instead of carrying it.” —author Wanda John-Kehewin
Tragic death of Siksika woman leads to complaint filed with Alberta Human Rights Commission
A visibly distraught Benedict Crow Chief joined Siksika Nation Chief Ouray Crowfoot and councillors Sam Crowfoot and Lou Ann Solway today to announce that a human rights complaint had been filed…
Senator digging into delay of residential school records says there’s a ‘disconnect’ between witnesses
“I’ve heard it can take researchers months, if not years, to search across various diocese to get the answers. And we all know time is of the essence.” —Senator Brian Francis
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Dragon boat racer and wrestler win Tom Longboat Awards as country’s top Indigenous athletes
“Connor and Trina are recognized within their sport and are inspirational role models for Indigenous athletes across the country.” —Rob Newman, president, Aboriginal Sport Circle
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OPINION—Shenanigans, misogyny, and the AFN: This is not how we are to treat each other
“Is this trauma? Internalized colonization? Intentional political manipulation? Whatever the explanation, it feels like gaslighting and a failure of leadership.”
