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Macbeth with a Plains Cree perspective coming to Treaty 6
The inspiration of taking over Macbeth was to offer Indigenous youth a First Nations perspective of the play that lessens the language barrier and heightens the story.” — playwright Reneltta Arluk
Underwater mountain protector enchants and inspires Indigenous marine biologist
“There was some type of magic or energy there that we haven’t seen at the other seamounts.” —Jaasaljuus Yakgujanaas
Duty to consult legislation stands slim chance as private member’s bill goes to a vote in Saskatchewan
“When I started on the duty to consult (bill) it was to amplify the voices of the communities.” — Saskatoon Centre NDP MLA Betty Nippi-Albright
Alberta regional chief hopes ‘political will’ leads to action to combat racism in health care
“We need to have the political will and be serious about working together to address systemic racism in Alberta.” — Regional Chief Marlene Poitras
MNA represents Métis in nation-to-nation relationship, says agreement
Racism and bias ‘alive and well’ in federal procurement dealings, Indigenous panelists agree
“It’s just a discourse of hope. We need it to become mandatory… Hope doesn’t pay bills.” — entrepreneur Victoria LaBillois
Renewable energy company launches Indigenous scholarship program
Successful candidates will be provided with financial support of up to $3,000 for the academic year.
Tsilhqot’in open to talks despite legal action on Mount Polley breach
On Aug. 3, the Tsilhqot’in National Government filed a Notice of Civil Claim in the BC Supreme Court against Imperial Metals, Mount Polley, Knight Piesold, AMEC, and the Province of British Columbia. The filing occurred almost two years to the day after the Mount Polley Mine tailings storage facility breach on Aug. 4, 2014. In response to the breach, a State of Emergency was declared, and ‘no fishing’ and ‘no water use’ orders were put in place for Quesnel Lake and Quesnel River.
Huu-ay-aht First Nation Opposes UBCM Old-Growth Resolution
Youth council sets out priorities for sustainable future, including AFN charter renewal
Youth Council commits to “defend with integrity, to support with dedication, and to advocate for the Indigenous youth to our best abilities.”
Chippewas of Thames plan search of former residential school grounds
“As we walk this path of truth together we must acknowledge that genuine healing for our communities can only occur once the issue of unmarked burial sites has been put to rest.” — Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Chief Jacqueline French