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Film documents journey across Homathko Icefield considered sacred rite of passage of the Xeni Gwet’in
“Looking at the history of our Nation, I don’t think a chief has gone back there since the war. So, it’s very important for myself to be able to walk back across there. I think a lot of healing comes from that.” —Jimmy Lulua
Natural resources summit to bring chiefs, oil and gas proponents together
The Coalition of Chiefs also plan to launch a new organization called Indigenous Strong.
Kayaker gets the nod for this year’s Tom Longboat
Dorothy Betz inspired others with her optimism and caring ways
New modern treaty implementation policy to bring federal public servants in line
The new policy’s goal is “advancing a systemic shift in the federal public service’s institutional culture, reflected in behaviour, decision-making, and actions at every level of the federal government.”
Métis author and illustrator work together to tell a tale of food security in new children’s book
“Children are kind of our little Elders and they have so much knowledge and openness and curiosity and are able to see the world in ways that kind of get taken out of us as we get older.” — illustrator bailey macabre
Award bestowed on a Fearless Woman who’s helping others
Lac La Ronge chief recipient of national women’s leadership award
“It was a big ambition and goal that we set out to have as a community. There were times we ran into challenges and we didn’t know whether this would go through. But we kept on pushing...” — Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, Lac La Ronge Indian Band
Young fashion designer goes on the road
Dandeneau’s fashions will be seen at the Calgary Art Market from Nov. 16 to Nov. 19, at One of a Kind in Toronto from Nov. 23 to Dec. 3, the Signature Show in Edmonton from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 and at One of a Kind in Chicago from Dec. 7 to Dec 10.
Dueling First Nations groups in northern Ontario want in on transmission line build
“I think we’re going to win the bid. If we don’t, whoever does win they’re going to have to deal with us.” — Chief Keeter Corston of the Chapleau Cree First Nation
Rescind Bill 1, regional chief tells Alberta premier
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms legally enshrines the right to freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly. These freedoms are “guaranteed” in s. 1 of the Charter.
Tomson Highway to lecture on the purpose of our existence on earth—laughter
“Laughter is the reason for existence on the planet earth. To have a good time.” — Tomson Highway