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Special Statement by President Chartrand on the passing of Chuck Strahl
August 16, 2024 Winnipeg, MB, in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis – Today, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, mourns the passing of former Chilliwack, B.C., MP Chuck Strahl, at 67, as announced by his family earlier this week. Strahl served as an MP for […]
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AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Commemorates Tina Fontaine Ten Years After Her Passing
(August 13, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) –Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released a statement in honour of Tina Fontaine, who passed away 10 years ago this past Saturday at the age of 15. “Tina’s passing was a tragic loss,” said National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak. “My heart goes out […]
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MCA Condolences for Family, Friends of Norman Tarbell
August 6, 2024 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Norman “Nummy” Tarbell, a cherished member of our community and a former staff member at the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. Norman served in the Department of Technical Services at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena as Head Caretaker. He was highly regarded for his humor […]
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Statement from Premier Pillai on the passing of Michael Prochazka
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement: “It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Deputy Minister of the Environment Michael Prochazka. “Michael’s many years of public service began at Parks Canada where for over a decade he worked to make the Yukon’s national parks and historic sites more accessible to […]
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NAN Mourns Passing of Garnet Angeconeb
July 29, 2024 THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council members Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Bobby Narcisse, and Victor Linklater have expressed heartfelt condolences following the passing of beloved Indian Residential School advocate and Order of Canada recipient Garnet Angeconeb: “Garnet was an inspiring leader and […]
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Special Statement on the passing of Metis Elder Dolores Pinder
July 11, 2024 It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that we acknowledge the passing of one of our community’s most cherished elders and knowledge holders. Mrs. Mary Dolores Mathilda Pinder née Bussineau took her last breath on Tuesday morning. Dolores, a one of a kind, hard working, dedicated mother, grandmother […]
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Statement from the Government of Yukon on the death of Northwest Territories wildfire pilot
Premier Ranj Pillai, Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn and the Yukon Wildland Fire Management branch have issued the following statement: “The Government of Yukon and Wildland Fire Management send our deepest condolences to the Northwest Territories after the death of a helicopter pilot fighting wildfire in Fort Good Hope on June 28. “Flags at […]
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Canadian Museum of History saddened by the passing of Alex Janvier
July 10, 2024 The Canadian Museum of History is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the multi-talented painter Alex Janvier, pioneer of contemporary Indigenous art movements, who passed away on July 10 at the age of 89 years. Denesuline, from the Cold Lake First Nations, Treaty 6 Territory, Alex Janvier was born in […]
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Icon Indigenous Artist Alex Janvier Passed Away Age 89 – CFWE FM
Jul 10, 2024 Alex Janvier, is a world-renowned Indigenous Canadian Artist who is known for his use of vibrant colours and distinctive, flowy line work, sadly passed away today at the age of 89. The Assembly of First Nations have held a moment of silence at the annual general assembly to honour Cold Lake First […]
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Beloved Chilliwack Indigenous Elder who impacted the lives of many has passed – Fraser Valley Today
Jul 2, 2024 CHILLIWACK — The University of the Fraser Valley Indigenous Student Centre is mourning the passing of beloved Resident Elder Gary Williams, an Indigenous leader who impacted the lives of many as a master canoe puller, fisher and Sto:lo historian. According to the UFV Indigenous Student Centre, Williams passed on Sunday morning, June […]
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