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Hullo, by Vancouver Island Ferry Company (VIFC), and Snuneymuxw First Nation Announce Names Of New High-Speed Passenger Ferries Alongside New Service Details
SNUNEYMUXW TERRITORY (NANAIMO), BC, June 8, 2023 – Today Vancouver Island Ferry Company and Snuneymuxw team up to unveil the names of Hullo’s two new high-speed passenger ferries along with new service details. The hul’q’umi’num’ names, spuhéls and sthuqi’, will identify the new vessels that will begin sailing in early August 2023 connecting passengers between […]
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First Nations Women Leaders: Sharing their Strengths
Credit: Chiefs of Ontario On March 7-9, 2023, the COO Women’s Initiatives Sector and the First Nations Women’s Council hosted a First Nations Women’s Leadership Summit for First Nations women leaders to exchange knowledge, learn through shared personal experiences, and build networks. The theme of the Summit was “Sharing our Strengths.” This gathering was mandated […]
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New Awitgati Longhouse and Cultural Centre to provide programming and services to Indigenous community
From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency May 24, 2023 · Fredericton, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Strong, vibrant cultural connections empower strong, vibrant communities. Investments in public spaces where people can gather, learn, share and celebrate their culture and knowledge are key to promote a more equitable, more inclusive Canada, and to build […]
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What Does It Mean To Be Indigenous?
Credit: Andrewism There’s some confusion about who should be considered “indigenous” and what that term signifies. When generations of marginalised groups have been struggling to retain their sovereignty and achieve justice, it is vital for us to understand the arena of that struggle. It is vital for us to understand what it means to be […]
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Listuguj First Nation immersion classes help families learn Mi’kmaw together – CBC
May 16, 2023 Less than 300 people in Listuguj speak Mi’kmaw as their first language, most fluent speakers are over 60 In a colourful classroom surrounded by forest, Brenda Germain is teaching her kindergarten students the Mi’kmaw words for animals they might find in the woods around them. Ten years ago, she only knew a […]
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5 Stereotypes About Immigrants in Canada Busted
Credit: Make That Change We are busting and analyzing 5 common myths or stereotypes about immigrants in Canada. Housing crisis, social system abuse, jobs and crime levels and so much more.
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Canada announces bid for UN Human Rights Council seat | FULL
Credit: Global News Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced in Ottawa on Tuesday that Canada is throwing its hat in the ring for a seat on the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council, pledging to advance issues from women’s rights to fighting rising racism. “The multilateral system that underpins these rights is under threat like […]
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Tekarontakeh: a Mohawk perspective on world peace and Indigenous resistance
Credit: The Red Nation Tekarontakeh Paul Delaronde is a Kanien’kehá:ka from the Wolf Clan. This is a preview of an upcoming episode of The Red Nation Podcast. Subscribe on your podcatcher to listen as audio or watch episodes on this channel.
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Right To Play’s Work in Canada – Indigenous Programs
Credit: Right To Play Canada Right To Play Indigenous Programs work alongside Indigenous communities and organizations to provide play-based and culturally-responsive learning opportunities for Indigenous children and youth in Canada.
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Applications Now Being Accepted for Active NL Fund
April 28, 2023 Applications are now being accepted for the 2023-24 Active NL Fund. Funding is available to support community-based active healthy living initiatives, infrastructure or equipment that will help increase physical activity, sport, active recreation and healthy eating for individuals of all ages and abilities. Applications will be accepted up to and including October […]
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