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Claims process now open for historic $23 billion child welfare settlement
The first two claims processes for eligible applicants seeking compensation for experiencing discrimination in the First Nations Child and Family Services Program (FNCFS) has opened.
Advocate raises concerns about Indigenous exclusion during mining conference session
With a focus on lands, resources, energy, critical minerals, climate policy and reconciliation, Katherine Koostachin has spent the past 15 years advancing Indigenous priorities.
New book interprets Piikani and Secwepemc rock paintings
“I started talking with the Elders about how we could try to preserve these sites without physically altering them at all, because the Elders wanted a non-invasive, non-intrusive approach.”— author Brad Himour
Indigenous languages summit to be held in Ottawa this August
Officials are hoping about 2,000 delegates from around the world will attend an Indigenous languages summit that will be held in the nation’s capital this summer.
Exhibit at McMichael gallery to feature life’s changes in Nunavut village
“It's quite thrilling. It's quite thrilling and I'm so excited to share this with a community that is in and around the Greater Toronto Area.” — Emily Laurent Henderson
Work of Inuk photography award winner on display at National Gallery
The 2024 New Generation Photography Award winners, Mallory Lowe Mpoka and asinnajaq, have their work displayed at the National Gallery of Canada until June 1.
Two venues, more dance at upcoming festival
The Dancers of Damelahamid will present the 18th annual Coastal Dance Festival honouring Indigenous stories, songs and dance to an even larger audience this year as it expands to two locations…
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Sports
Hockey great Hayley Wickenheiser addresses Little NHL participants
“She’s such a representation of female power. She's accomplished so much in her life. And so, for these girls to be able to look up to someone like Hayley, I think is incredible. — Kalley Armstrong
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Reasserting Sovereignty: Defending Treaty Nations and challenging the governments of Canada and Alberta
A statement from:
Okimaw Jason Whiskeyjack, Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Vernon Watchmaker, Kehewin Cree Nation
Okimaw Henry Lewis, Onion Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Sheldon Sunshine, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Gary Lameman, Beaver Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Vernon Saddleback, Samson Cree Nation
Okimaw Joel Mykat, Ermineskin Cree Nation
Okimaw Desmond Bull, Louis Bull Tribe
Okimaw Ralph Cattleman, Montana First Nation
Okimaw Jason Whiskeyjack, Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Vernon Watchmaker, Kehewin Cree Nation
Okimaw Henry Lewis, Onion Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Sheldon Sunshine, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Gary Lameman, Beaver Lake Cree Nation
Okimaw Vernon Saddleback, Samson Cree Nation
Okimaw Joel Mykat, Ermineskin Cree Nation
Okimaw Desmond Bull, Louis Bull Tribe
Okimaw Ralph Cattleman, Montana First Nation
