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Public Statement: In Memory of Mr. Davey Bobbish
October 7, 2025 The First Nations Bank of Canada mourns the passing of Mr. Davey Bobbish, a cherished member of our Board of Directors and a deeply respected Executive Director of the Cree Nation Government and the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee). As Executive Director, Davey oversaw the administration of ten departments serving […]
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Passing of kêhtê-aya Jacob Bill
September 22, 2025 The Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC) mourns the passing of kêhtê-aya Jacob Bill, at age 101. We send condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and the people of Pelican Lake First Nation, Treaty 6. At his passing, Elder Bill was a member of the OTC’s Treaty kihtehayah Council providing advice on […]
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Grief and Resilience in Island Lake After Tragic Floatplane Crash – Wings Magazine
September 23, 2025 The hum of floatplanes has long been heard during autumn in Island Lake. Families head out on the water to reach traplines and hunting grounds, preparing for the long winter. But this season, the familiar sound carries a weight of sorrow. On September 13, a floatplane carrying five people crashed near Makepeace […]
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Premier R.J. Simpson offers condolences on the passing of Sam Gargan
September 15, 2025 Premier R.J. Simpson extends his deepest condolences on the passing of Sam Gargan, a respected Elder, leader, and former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly whose lifelong service to the people of the Dehcho and the Northwest Territories leaves an enduring legacy. “Sam Gargan was a dedicated leader who gave decades of service […]
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Passing of Robert Greenley
September 10, 2024 Nunavut Tunngavik is saddened to hear of the passing of Robert James Elatiak Greenley, of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Bobby was President of the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, member of the NTI board, and a beloved community leader in Cambridge Bay. He advocated for stronger hunters and trappers’ organizations in Nunavut, especially during his […]
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Six Nations of The Grand River Mourns the Passing of Graham Greene
Six Nations of The Grand River Mourns the Passing of Graham Greene For Immediate Release: September 3rd, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) mourns the passing of Graham Greene, actor, storyteller, and community member, who passed away peacefully on August 31 at the age of 73. Greene was a trailblazer […]
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Message — Message from the Governor General of Canada on the passing of Graham Greene
September 2, 2025 It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of Graham Greene, a legendary Canadian actor and Oscar nominee, who died at the age of 73. Born on the Six Nations of Grand River in Ontario, Mr. Greene’s remarkable career spanned the stage, film, and television. He brought depth, dignity […]
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Graham Greene, Indigenous Acting Icon and Advocate, Dies at 73 – NetNewsLedger
September 2, 2025 Oscar-nominated Six Nations actor leaves behind a legacy of trailblazing roles and cultural impact TORONTO – ENTERTAINMENT & INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS – Graham Greene, the acclaimed Indigenous Canadian actor whose work broke boundaries in Hollywood and amplified Indigenous voices on the global stage, has passed away at the age of 73. Greene died […]
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Norwegian hiker’s family retraces his last steps with First Nation communities who supported him – CBC
September 1, 2025 Steffen Skjottelvik had planned to hike to Alaska. His plans changed when he fell in love in northern Ontario The grieving family of a Norwegian hiker who was found dead along the banks of the Hayes River are being welcomed by First Nations communities, embracing the family just as they took in […]
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Communities brought together in response to tragedy surrounding Norwegian adventurer
August 26, 2025 When Steffen Skjøttelvik, an experienced Norwegian wilderness traveller, set out on July 25 from Fort Severn on his “Great Canadian Journey,” he had hopes of eventually making his way on foot to Alaska. His last contact was made on Aug. 14. When friends and family struggled to get authorities to mobilize a […]
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