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2022 Pride Flag Raising in Halifax
June 28, 2022 A symbol of Pride is waving over Province House today, June 28, in Halifax. As part of Pride Month celebrations, Public Service Commission Minister Colton LeBlanc and Kevin Barrett, Co-chair of the Pride Nova Scotia Government Employee Network, raised the Pride flag in support of people who identify as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, […]
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Read MoreManitobans reimagine Canada Day celebrations in wake of residential school revelations – CBC
Gatherings in Winnipeg, Selkirk, focus on understanding history, building community Jun 28, 2022 Rather than awash in red and white, on July 1, 2021, Winnipeg’s downtown core was full of orange worn by thousands of marchers following the discovery of what are believed to be unmarked burial sites on the grounds of former residential schools. At a rally following the […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ gather to welcome visitors to ʔapsčiik t̓ašii
From: Parks Canada New 25-km pathway symbolizes true collaboration between Parks Canada, Indigenous partners and the community June 28, 2022 Developing new and innovative programs and services enables more Canadians, including youth and newcomers, to experience the outdoors and learn about the environment and history. A new 25-kilometre pathway winds through lush forests, over salmon-bearing […]
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Read MoreSpend Your Canada Day with Us: Free Activities are Back In-Person at the National Arts Centre
June 27, 2022 OTTAWA (Canada) – Ottawa residents and visitors are invited to mark Canada Day at the NAC on Friday July 1st, with a vast range of free activities including music, dance, and a sound and kinetic textile installation. You can start your day at the Glass Thorsteinson Staircase with a Movement in Meditation […]
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Read MoreJoin us on Canada Day with free admission at national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas
From: Parks Canada June 27, 2022 National historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas are gateways to connecting with nature, culture and history. These treasured places tell the stories of Canada and immerse visitors in our country’s natural and cultural heritage. On July 1st, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate […]
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Read MoreTreat Residential School Survivors with Respect, Honour the Memory of the Missing Children, Especially those who Never Made it Back Home and Support Their Families
WENDAKE, QC, June 23, 2022 – At a time when the Catholic hierarchy is making public the program for Pope Francis’ visit to our Territories, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) recalls the essential duty of respect and memory that must mark each step of this historic event. The AFNQL wishes to emphasize that […]
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Read MoreBC invests in First Nations language, arts, culture and heritage – East Kootenay News Online Weekly
June 24, 2022 New provincial funding is being aimed at supporting and strengthening the reclamation and revitalization of First Nations languages, arts, culture and heritage across B.C. The province is providing close to $35 million in new funding to the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) and the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation (FPCF) to support First […]
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Read MoreGrand Opening of Maskêkosihk Trail: Edmonton’s First Major Roadway to be Given A Cree Name
Jun 23, 2022 EDMONTON, AB – On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Qualico Communities celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day by hosting the grand opening of the newly completed Maskêkosihk Trail. This 2-kilometre stretch of arterial road is the first major roadway in the City of Edmonton to be given a name in honour of the Cree […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada celebrates opening of new Visitor Centre and Exhibit Area at Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site
From: Parks Canada June 24, 2022 Parks Canada is responsible for protecting nationally significant examples of natural and cultural heritage and sharing the stories of these treasured places, including the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. As cornerstones of Canada’s tourism industry, Parks Canada administered places are committed to providing visitors with high-quality and […]
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Read MoreFort Erie Native Friendship Centre keeps culture and Indigenous history alive – St. Catharines Standard
June 23, 2022 National Indigenous Peoples Day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the hardships and injustices faced by the Indigenous community. But on a lighter note, the day is set aside to engage non-Indigenous to learn more about Indigenous culture, and how keep it alive and well. Fort Erie’s Native Friendship Centre observed […]
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