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Nomination Deadline Sunday: Atlohsa Peace Awards honour those who struggle for the greater good

Alana Lees
“Domestic violence has been on the rise for so many women and children mainly because they’ve been isolated with their abusers during this time of COVID especially.” — Alana Lees, director of development at Atlohsa Family Healing Services

Missing North Battleford RCMP request assistance to locate 14-year-old male

Annual vigil for missing and murdered Indigenous women will go ahead despite pandemic, NWAC says

Missing Wetaskiwin RCMP trying to locate missing teen

Missing Grande Prairie RCMP seek assistance in locating Betsy Peecheemow

Missing Cochrane RCMP seek assistance locating missing person

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‘Unaddressed problem’ of Indigenous suicide comes into election focus at Saskatchewan leaders debate

“That letter of commitment was only recently signed, after the court proceedings and the verdict. Almost as a public relations stunt to try to quell anxieties that the Saskatchewan Party didn’t really care about this issue.” — Tristen Durocher
Andrew Carrier

Preservation efforts for critically endangered Michif language get a boost from Ottawa

“So we’re trying to move away from the conventional government approach of one-size-fits-all, because in this case there’s lots of different sizes and we need to adapt our programs to meet those needs.” — Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault
Nunavut MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq

‘Be mad with us’ says MP Qaqqaq about housing conditions in Nunavut

“We need to practice being more human, and being more caring and supportive.” — Nunavut MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq
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Forestry Helps Grow the Community: Canada’s 100th National Forest Week

“Indigenous Peoples are Canada's original forest and conservation professionals. They shape every facet of the sector, creating even more opportunity for their communities and for the next generation of leaders.” - Paul Robitaille, Director of Indigenous and Youth Relations, PLT Canada.
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Indigenous participation contributes to Alberta PowerLine’s award win

“The commitment shown by Canadian Utilities to walk the talk of economic reconciliation is something we hope to see other companies model.” — Murleen Crossen, President, Gunn Métis Local 55

Sports

Fighting Walleye expansion franchise appoints scout to identify First Nations talent

Trevor Iserhoff
“There’s a lot of (Indigenous) talent, not only in northern Ontario but in Canada as well.” — Trevor Iserhoff

North American Indigenous Games postponed indefinitely due to pandemic

Upper Deck program to celebrate Indigenous NHLers that never had rookie cards

Ireland withdraws paving way for Iroquois Nationals to compete at 2022 World Games

Iqaluit speed skating club awarded grand funding prize

Look critically when viewing sports images from residential schools

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Governments must act to prevent such ‘repugnant’ treatment as was experienced by Joyce Echaquan

Lorraine Whitman
The Quebec government to must act on the 142 recommendations of the Viens Commission.

Public Safety Hunters, Wildlife Enthusiasts, Non-Residents: Do not travel to Tahltan Territory during COVID-19

Press Statement Indigenous Bar Association calls for inquiry into death of Indigenous girl fatally shot by police

Press Statement $305 million to First Nations communities not nearly enough

Press Statement Ontario prepares contingency plan for large-scale evacuations due to fires in northern Ontario

Press Statement Audette to present national inquiry finding at two forums in Manitoba

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