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Ways to Engage During Indigenous History Month – U of G News
June 9, 2023 In June, U of G observes National Indigenous History Month. This is a time to recognize and honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and cultures. It’s also an important time to act, making good on commitments to reconciliation and working towards building a better future. “National Indigenous History Month reminds us all […]
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Southwestern Manitoba First Nation cheers on its Dakota Knight’s Stanley Cup final run – CBC
Jun 09, 2023 Sioux Valley Dakota Nation members hopeful Zach Whitecloud will bring Stanley Cup home A southwestern Manitoba First Nation is cheering on Las Vegas Golden Knight Zach Whitecloud, hoping his team can claim the Stanley Cup. Sioux Valley Dakota Nation member Tim Whitecloud says his son’s battle in the NHL finals has been […]
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Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day in Bobcaygeon on June 17 – Peterborough Examiner
June 9, 2023 Taking place June 17, Strawberries and the Mishkodeh features teachings, drumming and dancing Strawberries are one of the first “signs” that summer has truly arrived but the juicy red fruit also holds significant importance to First Nations people. On Saturday, June 17, everyone is invited to attend the Mishkodeh Centre for Indigenous […]
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Provincial auditor calls for changes to boost Indigenous graduation rate – battlefordsNOW
Jun 9, 2023 Saskatchewan Provincial Auditor Tara Clemett has made recommendations to increase the Indigenous three-year graduation rate, which currently sits below 50 per cent. Clemett released a report on June 6 in which she assessed the Ministry of Education’s implementation of the Inspiring Success: First Nations and Métis PreK–12 Education Policy Framework to improve […]
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Charter trumps license requirement: Indigenous dispensary owner – StratfordToday.ca
Jun 09, 2023 The Hereditary Crane Clan Chief of the Chippewa Nation said there are about 500 other stores across the country operating similarly to Organic Solutions – without a permit, an endeavour to rebuild an Indigenous economy The owner of an unlicensed cannabis dispensary in Stratford says “all he is trying to do is […]
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B.C. woman says doctor shortage, anti-Indigenous bias may be why doctors missed her cancer – CBC
Jun 09, 2023 Health minister says more family doctors being hired and action on systemic racism being taken A northern B.C. woman is fighting multiple myeloma that she believes could have been caught much earlier if she had had a family doctor to put together the puzzle pieces of her symptoms. Laurie Mercer, 57, a […]
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Community event to honour Indigenous business leader – The Brock News
June 08, 2023 Entrepreneur and consultant Karen MacKenzie will share insight into how she incorporates traditional knowledge of Indigenous ways into the workplace when she’s honoured during Brock University’s third annual Indigenous Leader Speaker Series. Taking place on National Indigenous Peoples Day, Wednesday, June 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the online event is a […]
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How are RCMP trained to respond to cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people? – The Discourse.
June 8, 2023 After a ‘miscommunication’ regarding the suspicious death of 15-year-old Carsyn Mackenzie Seaweed, The Discourse asked RCMP about its training related to missing and murdered Indigenous people. As community members gathered and marched on Quw’utsun’ lands on May 31 in memory of Carsyn Mackenzie Seaweed, calls for relationship building with RCMP and a […]
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Expecting parents in Akwesasne receive bountiful baby bundles – CBC
Jun 09, 2023 ‘Every new baby or future ancestor in our community deserves the same welcoming start to life,’ says midwife Pregnancy can be a stressful time, which is why a collective of midwives want to make things easier for expecting families in their community. Twenty-five women in Akwesasne, a Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) community straddling the […]
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That hurt has been extended’: Indigenous leaders share displeasure of Queen Elizabeth II statue being back up – CTV
June 8, 2023 Two years after two statues were knocked down and damaged at the Manitoba Legislature, one is now back up and Indigenous leaders are upset by the decision. Last week, the province put up the Queen Elizabeth II statue back in its original place and leaders say there was no warning and it […]
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