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AMC Expresses Deep Condolences to Filipino Community Following Vancouver Tragedy
April 27, 2025 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Grand Chief Kyra Wilson, on behalf of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), sends heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families and the Filipino community in Vancouver following the tragic loss of life caused by a senseless act of violence. “We are devastated to hear of […]
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Read MoreElections Canada ID Requirements for Lax Kw’alaams Polling Station
If you don’t have ID you can still vote if you declare your identity and address in writing and have someone who knows you and who is assigned to your polling station vouch for you. The voucher must be able to prove their identity and address. A person can vouch for only one person (except […]
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Read MoreMKO Advocates at United Nations to “Make UNDRIP Enforceable in Canada”
United Nations, New York Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO), continues its dedicated efforts at the UN, to make the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) enforceable in Canada. Despite the passage of Bill C-15, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, in 2021, which ensured the Government […]
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Read MoreHideaway Adventure Grounds Is Newly Accredited!
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada’s (ITAC) The Original Original Accreditation Program is important to Destination Canada, travel trade associations, international tour operators, travel agents, destination marketing organizations, local communities and others to promote a quality Indigenous tourism experience. At the Export Ready accredited business Hideaway Adventure Grounds, guests encounter a diverse array of accommodations […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Yukon releases spring flood and wildfire outlook
The forecast indicates low risk of ice jam flooding during spring breakup across most of the territory, with moderate risk identified for the Porcupine River in Old Crow. The snowmelt (freshet) flood forecast is low risk in most regions, with moderate risk for the Klondike River in the Klondike Valley. Overall, the spring flood potential […]
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Read MoreMNC President Travels to Rome for His Holiness Pope Francis’s Funeral, Calls on Vatican to Return Métis Cultural Artifacts
OTTAWA, ON, Métis National Council (MNC) President Victoria Pruden is travelling to Rome this week to attend His Holiness Pope Francis’s funeral, joining Governor General Mary Simon, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, and the Honourable Raymonde Gagné, Speaker of the Senate of Canada. Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of compassion […]
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Read MoreCelebrate the Alberta Métis Class of 2025 – We Want to Honour You
Tansi and congratulations to the Alberta Métis Class of 2025! Whether you’re walking across the stage this spring or cheering on a loved one, graduation season is a time of joy, pride, and achievement. And for Métis students, it’s also a time to stand tall in our culture and community. This year, we’re launching a […]
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Read MoreNisga’a Elections | Notice of candidates in the Vancouver Ts’amiks election
Nisga’a Elections | Notice of candidates in the Vancouver Ts’amiks election Read More: NT4
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Read MorePracticing Medicine to Eliminate Anti-Indigenous Racism Part 1: Understanding and acknowledging racism exists
Following 16 months of development by a working group and several consultations with Indigenous organizations, individuals, registrants, partners and the general public, the Standard of Practice – Practicing Medicine to Eliminate Anti-Indigenous Racism was approved in December 2024. The Standard will be implemented as early as June 2025. Racism directed against Indigenous Peoples in the health […]
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Read MoreStatement on the Yukon Legislative Assembly’s motion regarding the Eagle Gold Court Appointed Receiver
The following is a statement from Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker: “Since the June 24, 2024 catastrophic heap leach failure at the Eagle Gold Mine, the Government of Yukon has taken every step available to protect the environment, secure assets on site, protect the interests of workers and contractors, respect the rights […]
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