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“There was some type of magic or energy there that we haven’t seen at the other seamounts.” —Jaasaljuus Yakgujanaas

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

“We need to have the political will and be serious about working together to address systemic racism in Alberta.” — Regional Chief Marlene Poitras

“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

“It’s just a discourse of hope. We need it to become mandatory… Hope doesn’t pay bills.” — entrepreneur Victoria LaBillois

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.

Successful candidates will be provided with financial support of up to $3,000 for the academic year.

“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

Youth Council commits to “defend with integrity, to support with dedication, and to advocate for the Indigenous youth to our best abilities.”