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Strategic planning, traditional teachings combine for success of growing business
“I knew that I belonged in a space like this and I knew that I wanted to do something that was true to my values as an Indigenous woman.” —Mallory Yawnghwe
Condemn Canadian company Enbridge, says Treaty alliance
Cowichan Elder links survival of language, culture with his world of plants
“Some of our ways can be very sacred, and I guess I could say secret. It’s no different than some of the things some of the churches have. Some things that you practice but aren’t shared openly.” —author Dr. Luschiim Arvid Charlie
Graduation marks a milestone for Indigenous Employment Society
Alberta News in Brief for July 6
LISTEN: Gitxaala Elders dump bottles of drink destined for sale by bootleggers
Brock announces Key as inaugural Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement
“I also want to ‘shine a light’ on the unique Indigenous ideologies — or as we say, Indigeneity — of the Indigenous Civilizations of Ontario." —Amos Key, Jr.
New self-determination office cornerstone of AFNQL strategy to assert rights
“Exercising this right to self-determination is not an action against Quebecers and Canadians. Rather, it is an action taken by and for us, for our nations and our communities. This is a legitimate take-over of the responsibilities that are ours.” — Chief Ghislain Picard, Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador
Saskatoon leading the way with Indigenous supplier procurement policy
“The City has a tremendous amount of purchasing power, and with that comes a tremendous potential to do things…” —Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark
“Mother lode” struck with equity partnership between Enbridge and 23 northern Alberta Indigenous communities
“We never surrendered the natural resources. When we signed the treaty with the Crown it was to the depth of the plow. That means six inches. So it’s been a long time coming. It’s probably been decades, I would say.” —Frog Lake First Nation Chief Greg Desjarlais
Tŝilhqot’in Nation announces peaceful action to protect Teẑtan Biny and Yanah Biny
This is in direct violation of Tŝilhqot’in law
Language conference to wake the spirit of the ancestors
“We need to take back our own voice. We need to be empowered. The spirit of our ancestors’ voices are awaking.” — Sherry Letendre.