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A Series of Artworks Created by Students at Iguarsivik School Wins a Distinction in the Essor Recognition Awards
Montréal (Quebec) March 25, 2024 – We are very proud to announce that the series of artworks entitled Tarratuutiq I Taima, created by 25 students from the Iguarsivik School in Puvirnituq, has won an Initiative Prize, a distinction of the Essor Recognition Awards. These prizes are awarded jointly each year by the ministère de l’Éducation and […]
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Read MoreIndigenous artists selected for Ādisōke the OPL-LAC joint facility
March 26, 2024 Ottawa, ON – Through the Ādisōke Indigenous Public Art program, public artwork made by local, regional and national Indigenous artists (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) will be integrated throughout the interior and exterior of the new joint facility. The selected artists will collaborate with the design team of Diamond Schmitt, in joint venture with KWC […]
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Read MoreBCMF is pleased to announce a Letter of Support from Library and Archives Canada
March 25, 2024 In collaboration with the BC Métis Federation (BCMF) research team, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has provided a Letter of Support that reflects the unique interests and needs of BCMF. The Letter of Support begins a longer process of relationship building that will fundamentally alter how LAC understands and supports community-based research. […]
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Read MoreMinister Crocker Announces Budget 2024 Creative Projects Fund for Year of the Arts
March 22, 2024 Artists and arts organizations make meaningful contributions to Newfoundland and Labrador’s vibrancy, and the well-being of our communities. In continued celebration of the Year of the Arts and as part of Budget 2024, the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is proudly announcing a Creative Projects Fund. The […]
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Read MoreSharing land-based knowledge for generations – ELCC conference a
March 23, 2024 – For the third year in a row, the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) team hosted a successful conference in Saskatoon. Educators and care givers from across the province gathered to share knowledge and gain hands-on land-based experiences that fortify their cultural references. “To nurture a strong Métis […]
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Read MoreDNA kit reveals long-lost twin brothers only a drive away for Sask. woman – Daily Guardian
March 25, 2024 In a quest to confirm an Indigenous strand in her ancestry, 63-year-old Pam Currie discovered something special alongside it: her long-lost twin brothers, only a drive away, who she never knew existed. CTV News asked readers to share their experiences with 23andMe, Ancestry, MyHeritage and other genealogy websites. These websites surfaced stories […]
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Read MoreSCO Launches Manidoo Miiniigooizowin: A Gift from the Creator at the Manitoba Museum
ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is pleased to announce “Manidoo Miiniigooizowin, A Gift from the Creator,” SCO’s special 25th Anniversary Exhibit on display now at the Manitoba Museum. “The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is very pleased to launch “Manidoo Miiniigooizowin, A Gift from the Creator,” a powerful exhibit that showcases incredible […]
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Read MoreMedia advisory – Government of Canada to announce support for First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre
From: Canadian Heritage ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador – Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament (St. John’s East), will announce funding for First Light Friendship Centre on Tuesday. She will make this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities. Please note that […]
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Read MoreMaple syrup and more at the Sweetwater Harvest Festival – Midland Today
‘I love seeing the families and the parents who came to the festival as children, Wye Marsh director says. ‘It’s the multi-generational aspect and the fact the festival has been going for 30 years’ Hundreds of local residents enjoyed the sunshine and celebrated their love of spring and maple syrup at this year’s annual Sweetwater Harvest […]
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Read MoreCelebrating Métis Culture with Annual Kitchen Party – MBC Radio
Mar 25, 2024 The Métis… theirs is a history shaped by resilience and adaptation; a history that for too many decades hibernated, waiting for the warmth of spring. Batoche is commonly referred to as the ‘heartland’ of the Métis in Saskatchewan, and with its proximity to Bellevue, it is not surprising that the heart of […]
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