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Statement from Premier Pillai on the passing of Elder Percy Henry
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement: “It is with deep sadness that I mark the passing of respected and beloved Elder Percy Henry. “Mr. Henry was a true Dawson legend. As one of the last fluent Hän language speakers, he tirelessly dedicated himself to sharing knowledge of his people, culture and language. “Mr. […]
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The Métis Nation of Ontario remembers Chief Justice Roy McMurtry
March 26, 2024 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is saddened by the news of Chief Justice Roy McMurtry’s passing on Monday March 18, 2024. A recipient of the Order of Ontario and an officer of the Order of Canada, Chief Justice McMurtry is remembered for his significant contributions to the justice system, as the […]
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QIA Sends Condolences to the family of Joanasie Karpik
Iqaluit, Nunavut, March 26, 2024 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is saddened to hear about the loss of respected Pangnirtung elder, and former QIA elders representative, Joanasie Karpik. Karpik was a long-time member of the Inuit Heritage Trust and contributed to the Qikqtani Truth Commission while sitting on the QIA Board as an Elder […]
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Statement from Premier Pillai on the passing of Frances Gus’Duteen Woolsey
07/03/2024 Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement: “It is with deep sadness that I mark the passing of Frances Gus’Duteen Woolsey (nee Clethero) on February 28, 2024, at the age of 92. “While Frances’ career and contributions in the Yukon are significant, spanning several decades of advocacy for the animals, land and king […]
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From the north to Ottawa and Victoria, Wally Firth left a legacy of music – Times Colonist
Wally Firth was the north’s first Indigenous MP, a pilot and a fur trader, as well as an accomplished musician who donated countless instruments to youth living in the remote Indigenous communities he used to serve. The staff at Long & McQuade called them “Wally runs” — special trips made from the store to the […]
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Statement on the passing of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta is saddened to learn of the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. Prime Minister Mulroney was a true friend of the Métis. In 1992, Mulroney and the Métis National Council successfully negotiated the Métis Nation Accord. However, once the Charlottetown Accord fell through, our […]
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NAN Mourns Passing of Former Deputy Grand Chief Terry Waboose
March 1, 2024 THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of former Deputy Grand Chief Terry Waboose: “We are very saddened to learn that our friend and colleague has left us and begun his journey to the Spirit World. […]
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Special Statement: Manitoba Métis Federation Mourns Passing of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney
March 1, 2024 It is with a heavy heart that we in the Manitoba Métis Federation, the National Government of the Red River Métis, mourn the passing of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th Prime Minister. There can be no doubt that Brian Mulroney was one of Canada’s great nation-builders whose tireless efforts to […]
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Statement from the Métis Nation of Ontario on the Passing of Brian Mulroney
March 1, 2024 The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney will be remembered in the days ahead for countless important works during his service to Canada, but he will be remembered forever by the Métis for his commitment to working to advance Métis rights, especially self-government. Mulroney commissioned the Royal Commission on Aboriginal People because he believed […]
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Sudden Unexpected Passing of our Esteemed Colleague Raymond Butterfly
On behalf of Chief and Council, staff, and colleagues of Moose Cree First Nation: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond Butterfly, Director of Facilities, who peacefully departed from this world in the early morning hours of February 24, 2024. Raymond’s presence illuminated our organization since April of 2008, and […]
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