Windspeaker.com https://windspeaker.com/news/rss.xml Windspeaker.com is Canada's source for Indigenous news, issues and culture. en https://windspeaker.com/node/13100 Skeetchestn wants limits on hunting mule deer after wildfire destroys habitat, reduces numbers Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:55:19 -0400 https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/skeetchestn-wants-limits-hunting-mule-deer-after-wildfire-destroys-habitat “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 Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13099 Expedia Group becomes latest partner to boost Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:20:00 -0400 https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/expedia-group-becomes-latest-partner-boost-indigenous-tourism-destination “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 Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13097 3D printing technology building transitional housing for Siksika Nation Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:50:12 -0400 https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/3d-printing-technology-building-transitional-housing-siksika-nation Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13096 Protest song from Willie Dunn gets a contemporary remake with archival footage in new video Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:17:20 -0400 https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/protest-song-willie-dunn-gets-contemporary-remake-archival-footage-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 Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13095 Book for young adults answers the questions that author didn’t get answered as a child in care Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:19:36 -0400 https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/book-young-adults-answers-questions-author-didnt-get-answered-child-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 Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13094 Dragon boat racer and wrestler win Tom Longboat Awards as country’s top Indigenous athletes Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:51:38 -0400 https://windspeaker.com/news/sports/dragon-boat-racer-and-wrestler-win-tom-longboat-awards-countrys-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 Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13090 Indigenous communities shape UVic’s future Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:24:40 -0400 https://windspeaker.com/news/sponsored-content/indigenous-communities-shape-uvics-future Renewed Indigenous Plan proposes a fundamental rethinking of the post-secondary institution. Sandi Crowfoot https://windspeaker.com/node/13087 Tragic death of Siksika woman leads to complaint filed with Alberta Human Rights Commission Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:08:01 -0400 https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/tragic-death-siksika-woman-leads-complaint-filed-alberta-human-rights Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13086 Senator digging into delay of residential school records says there’s a ‘disconnect’ between witnesses Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:59:46 -0400 https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/senator-digging-delay-residential-school-records-says-theres-disconnect “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 Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13085 B.C. court orders province to change mineral staking regime to include early consultation with First Nations Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:22:32 -0400 https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/bc-court-orders-province-change-mineral-staking-regime-include-early “I think any free miners who are trying to sneak in under business-as-usual at the last minute will need to be aware that this case is really a game changer and they're prejudicing their own interests in the long term…” — Gavin Smith, Gitxaała legal counsel Deb Steel