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Indigenous Women Rise – MasterCard Foundation
March 27, 2025 A Q&A with Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann, President of First Nations University of Canada on the role Indigenous post-secondaries play in removing barriers faced by Indigenous women, creating better outcomes for everyone. Question How is First Nations University of Canada working to address the biases and barriers Indigenous women face when accessing post-secondary […]
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Read MoreFalse Unmarked Grave Claims Mirror Historical Blood Libel Tactics – FCPP
March 27, 2025 An Oscar-nominated documentary spreads the explosive, evidence-free claim that Catholic priests impregnated Indigenous students and incinerated their babies. Sugarcane fuels anti-Catholic hate, much like past Blood Libels targeted Jews. Brian Giesbrecht demands a full public inquiry into the unmarked graves hoax, church burnings, and millions in taxpayer-funded fraud. Will Canada expose the […]
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Read MoreYoung Indigenous voters don’t want candidates to forget environment, reconciliation in election – CBC
Mar 28, 2025 Many issues affecting Indigenous communities matter to all Canadians, Grand Chief says Maintaining a strong Canadian identity amid United States tariffs and annexation threats is a key federal election issue for Aamjiwnaang First Nation member Christopher Pitre, but he says he doesn’t want that to distract from other conversations that matter to […]
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Read MoreMacEwan’s Kihew Waciston Hosts Blackfoot Cultural Teachings – CFWE
Mar 27, 2025 MacEwan University’s Kihew Waciston Indigenous Centre is bringing Blackfoot culture to the forefront with a special event with a special event dedicated to traditional teachings from March 27-28. Elders from Siksika will share stories, language, and customs, offering a deeper understanding of Blackfoot heritage. The event aims to foster cultural awareness and […]
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Read MoreAamjiwnaang First Nation citizen awarded Coronation Medal – Anishinabek News
March 28, 2025 PETAWAWA – An Indigenous sergeant in the Canadian military has been honoured with a King Charles III Coronation Award. Jeff Plain, a member of Aamjiwnaang First Nation in southwestern Ontario, received his accolade at a recent battalion ceremony at the Canadian Forces Base in Petawawa, where he is currently stationed. The town […]
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Read MoreN.L. schools ordered to destroy new books containing ‘inaccurate information’ on Indigenous people – CBC
Mar 28, 2025 Education Dept. paid $200K for the 8,600 shredded books 2 years ago Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Education ordered its schools to destroy thousands of books purchased two years ago because they contained “inaccurate information” about the territories, culture and history of the province’s Indigenous peoples. On Feb. 3, school administrators were told to […]
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Read MoreCarney to meet with premiers to discuss Trump tariffs. Live updates here. – CTV News
March 28, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest auto tariff has thrown a wrench into the federal election campaign. With another round of “reciprocal tariffs” set to be announced next week, the issue is expected to continue to loom large over the campaign. On Day 6 of the campaign, Mark Carney plans to meet with […]
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Read MoreGitanyow chiefs tell B.C. court LNG project threatens salmon rights – National Observer
March 27, 2025 A proposed northern British Columbia liquified natural gas project threatens vital salmon habitat, and Gitanyow cultural practices and economic opportunities, the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs argued recently in court. In a February hearing, following a petition filed in October, they told a B.C. Supreme Court Justice that the provincial government’s decision to exclude Gitanyow from […]
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Read MoreInuit Child First Initiative extended, but nobody is sure when money will flow – Nunatsiaq News
Mar 27, 2025 Future of food voucher program remains uncertain Even with the extension of Inuit Child First Initiative funding, there is still uncertainty around the future of programs that depend on it. “There were tears amongst health-care providers when they heard about the end of this program,” said Dr. Sindu Govindapillai, director of Qupanuaq, […]
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Read MoreRespect and dialogue are needed in Wolastoqey title claim – Wolastoqey Nation
March 27, 2025 The Telegraph-Journal published an opinion piece by Graydon Nicholas on March 24, 2025. You can read the full article by clicking here. In the middle of February, Brunswick News published another op-ed piece by retired judge Joseph Robertson expressing his disagreement with the Wolastoqey Nation’s ongoing title claim in New Brunswick. This […]
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