IndigeNews: Apr. 19 – 25, 2021

A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend, the Mi’kmaq word of the week is…

“Welta’sit”

Meaning: they are happy!

In the News

  1. Mi’kmaw elder continues valiant search for missing friend – CBC News
  2. COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know – CBC News
  3. Young Mi’kmaw activist raised $7,000 for Indigenous lobster fishers – Broadview
  4. P.E.I. school forging a path toward reconciliation with help from Lennox Island – CBC News
  5. Sipekne’katik may seek UN peacekeepers for contentious N.S. fishery relaunch – CBC News
  6. Mi’kmaw community says it will launch treaty fishery without federal licenses – APTN News
  7. Sipekne’katik to resume lobster fishing under moderate livelihood June 1 – Kukukwes News
  8. ‘Starting point:’ Quebec First Nation signs five-year fisheries agreement with Ottawa – National Post
  9. Native Council of P.E.I. head says province’s lack of consultation ‘hurting my community’ – CBC News
  10. Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities – Indigenous Services Canada

Politics & Law

  1. Senate approves pre-study on UNDRIP bill – Senate GRO
  2. B.C. court overturns limits on Indigenous commercial fishery – APTN News
  3. Pabineau chief in talks with Higgs on possible new tax-sharing deal – CBC News
  4. Sinixt Indigenous nation not ‘extinct’ in Canada, Supreme Court rules – CBC News
  5. The Nuu-chah-nulth Just Won a Huge Ruling for First Nations Fisheries – The Tyee
  6. Feds pressed to define ‘free, prior and informed consent’ in UNDRIP bill – Toronto Star
  7. First Nations could have been better consulted on scrapped tax deals, says minister – CBC News
  8. Grand chief in Alberta says AFN shouldn’t be consulting on UNDRIP bill with Canada – APTN News
  9. Indigenous Peoples living in U.S. can claim Aboriginal rights in Canada: Supreme Court – APTN News
  10. Haudenosaunee chiefs declare development moratorium across entire Haldimand Tract – APTN News
  11. Ottawa’s proposed review of St. Anne’s residential school claims is inadequate, judge rules – CBC News
  12. B.C. Supreme Court judge rejects bid to send Coastal GasLink pipeline back for assessment – CBC News
  13. Canadian Cancer Society won’t back Manitoba’s extended smoking ban because First Nations sidelined – CBC News
  14. Canada to appeal striking of regulations allowing First Nations to postpone elections, extend terms – Canadian Lawyer
  15. Indigenous law in action: Gitanyow launches its groundbreaking Wilp Sustainability Assessment Process – West Coast Environmental Law

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Mi’kmaq lead billion-dollar sea change – Corporate Knights
  2. Tupa’s Joint goes mobile as B.C. tries to shut down Indigenous pot shop – APTN News
  3. Federal budget pledges $18B in new money for Indigenous communities – APTN News
  4. Liberals pledge $18B for Indigenous communities in 2021 federal budget – Global News
  5. National Chief welcomes federal investments in Budget 2021 – Assembly of First Nations
  6. ‘Our own grey areas:’ First Nations navigate hazy cannabis retail jurisdictions – Regina Leader-Post
  7. Indigenous subscription box bringing more culturally authentic products to ecommerce – CTV News
  8. Pair of First Nations barbers looking forward to good hair days ahead in their own shops – CBC News
  9. Indigenous women entrepreneurs more likely to be motivated by filling a need, rather than greed – APTN News
  10. Lack of Support for Indigenous Tourism in Federal Budget Exacerbates Systemic Barriers Facing Sector – Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

Education, Health & Culture

  1. Natoaganeg spirit lodge in NB offers mental health support rooted in culture – CBC News
  2. New life means new name for former Kapyong Barracks site: Naawi-Oodena – CBC News
  3. N.L.’s languages may be in a dormant phase, say teachers, but they can blossom again – CBC News
  4. How ‘rez ball skills’ and family love took Olympic athlete Brigette Lacquette to the top – APTN News
  5. Manitoba author’s children’s book about Indigenous traditions of motherhood a bestseller – CTV News
  6. As Sask. faces growing COVID-19 cases, Indigenous communities have charted a different path – CBC News
  7. Nuxalk Nation and Stz’uminus First Nation members gather to hang red dresses and remember loved ones – APTN News

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. Red Indian Lake to be given Mi’kmaw name meaning ‘peaceful lake’ – CBC News
  2. On Earth Day 2021 Green party says Canada is no climate change champion – APTN News
  3. Surging Indigenous renewable projects lead shift to clean energy future – Corporate Knights
  4. Northern trappers to block roads if not consulted by forestry industry – Prince Albert Herald
  5. Treaty 5 chiefs say Manitoba is failing to live up to its duty to consult on resource projects – CBC News
  6. Northern B.C. First Nations aim to build Canada’s first Indigenous energy projects – Prince George Citizen
  7. Little Red River Cree Nation trappers in Alberta worry that Wood Bison herd may disappear – APTN News

Wela’lioq, Msit No’kmaq – Thank you, All My Relations

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  1. The contest is open to all persons who reside in Prince Edward Island and are eighteen (18) years of age or older except for employees of L’nuey, their immediate families, cohabitants, agents or contractors.
  2. To enter the giveaway, submit your full name, phone number and email address on the form at lnuey.ca/howwesayhome, and answer the question as stated in the field provided.
  3. Contest begins on November 6, 2023 at 12:00:00 a.m. AST and ends on March 4, 2024 at 11:59:59 p.m. AST
  4. The prize consists of:
    • Basket by master basket weaver, Keptin Jimmy Bernard
    • L’nuey blanket
    • L’nuey Toque
    • $200 grocery gift card
  5. Prize winner will be selected via a random draw on March 12, 2024.
  6. L’nuey will contact the Prize winner through the email address provided on the contest entry form. If it is not possible within a 48 hour period to contact the Prize winner, L’nuey will disqualify that Entry and randomly select another Entry as the winner. Once the winner is successfully contacted, they will be required to answer a skill-testing question to be verified.
  7. Once verified, the Prize winner must make arrangements with L’nuey to pick up their prize.
  8. The Prize must be accepted as described and may not be transferred to another person prior to being awarded. L’nuey retains the right to replace the Prize with a different prize of equal or greater value if the original prize becomes unavailable for reasons beyond L’nuey’s control.
  9. The name of the winner upon receiving their Prize will be posted on L’nuey’s website, as well as shared on their social channels.
  10. L’nuey reserves the right to cancel, modify or suspend the Contest without notice, for any reason, including if they are not capable of running as planned or the Contest is adversely affected by computer virus, fraud, technical failures or other causes beyond its control.
  11. All Contestants agree to be bound by the rules of the Contest and release L’nuey and all parties associated with the Contest from any liability with respect to this Contest or any prize.
  12. All decisions by L’nuey with regard to all aspects of this Contest are final.

‘Definition of Home’ Contest Rules

  1. The contest is open to all persons who reside in Prince Edward Island and are eighteen (18) years of age or older except for employees of L’nuey, their immediate families, cohabitants, agents or contractors.
  2. To enter the giveaway, submit your full name, phone number and email address on the form at lnuey.ca/ourhome, and answer the question as stated in the field provided.
  3. Contest begins on July 17, 2023 at 12:00:00 a.m. AST and ends on September 30, 2023 at 11:59:59 p.m. AST
  4. The prize consists of:
    • Basket by master basket weaver, Keptin Jimmy Bernard
    • L’nuey blanket
    • L’nuey Toque
    • $200 grocery gift card
  5. Prize winner will be selected via a random draw on October 6, 2023.
  6. L’nuey will contact the Prize winner through the email address provided on the contest entry form. If it is not possible within a 48 hour period to contact the Prize winner, L’nuey will disqualify that Entry and randomly select another Entry as the winner. Once the winner is successfully contacted, they will be required to answer a skill-testing question to be verified.
  7. Once verified, the Prize winner must make arrangements with L’nuey to pick up their prize.
  8. The Prize must be accepted as described and may not be transferred to another person prior to being awarded. L’nuey retains the right to replace the Prize with a different prize of equal or greater value if the original prize becomes unavailable for reasons beyond L’nuey’s control.
  9. The name of the winner upon receiving their Prize will be posted on L’nuey’s website, as well as shared on their social channels.
  10. L’nuey reserves the right to cancel, modify or suspend the Contest without notice, for any reason, including if they are not capable of running as planned or the Contest is adversely affected by computer virus, fraud, technical failures or other causes beyond its control.
  11. All Contestants agree to be bound by the rules of the Contest and release L’nuey and all parties associated with the Contest from any liability with respect to this Contest or any prize.
  12. All decisions by L’nuey with regard to all aspects of this Contest are final.

‘Shaping the Epekwitk of Tomorrow’ Contest Rules

  1. The contest is open to all Mi’kmaq who reside in Prince Edward Island and are eighteen (18) years of age or older except for employees of L’nuey, their immediate families, cohabitants, agents or contractors.
  2. To enter the giveaway, submit your full name, phone number and email address on the form at lnuey.ca/progress, and answer the question as stated in the field provided.
  3. Contest begins on January 23, 2022 at 12:00:00 a.m. AST and ends on April 30, 2023 at 11:59:59 p.m. AST
  4. The prize consists of:
    • Basket by master basket weaver, Keptin Jimmy Bernard
    • L’nuey blanket
    • L’nuey Toque
    • $200 grocery gift card
  5. Prize winner will be selected via a random draw on May 8, 2023.
  6. L’nuey will contact the Prize winner through the email address provided on the contest entry form. If it is not possible within a 48 hour period to contact the Prize winner, L’nuey will disqualify that Entry and randomly select another Entry as the winner. Once the winner is successfully contacted, they will be required to answer a skill-testing question to be verified.
  7. Once verified, the Prize winner must make arrangements with L’nuey to pick up their prize.
  8. The Prize must be accepted as described and may not be transferred to another person prior to being awarded. L’nuey retains the right to replace the Prize with a different prize of equal or greater value if the original prize becomes unavailable for reasons beyond L’nuey’s control.
  9. The name of the winner upon receiving their Prize will be posted on L’nuey’s website, as well as shared on their social channels.
  10. L’nuey reserves the right to cancel, modify or suspend the Contest without notice, for any reason, including if they are not capable of running as planned or the Contest is adversely affected by computer virus, fraud, technical failures or other causes beyond its control.
  11. All Contestants agree to be bound by the rules of the Contest and release L’nuey and all parties associated with the Contest from any liability with respect to this Contest or any prize.
  12. All decisions by L’nuey with regard to all aspects of this Contest are final.

‘Connected by Home’ Contest Rules

  1. The contest is open to all persons who reside in Prince Edward Island and are eighteen (18) years of age or older except for employees of L’nuey, their immediate families, cohabitants, agents or contractors.
  2. To enter the giveaway, submit your full name, phone number and email address on the form at lnuey.ca/connected, and answer the question as stated in the field provided.
  3. Contest begins on December 12, 2022 at 12:00:00 a.m. AST and ends on January 31, 2023 at 11:59:59 p.m. AST
  4. The prize consists of:
    • Basket by master basket weaver, Keptin Jimmy Bernard
    • L’nuey blanket
    • L’nuey Toque
    • $200 grocery gift card
  5. Prize winner will be selected via a random draw on February 6, 2023.
  6. L’nuey will contact the Prize winner through the email address provided on the contest entry form. If it is not possible within a 48 hour period to contact the Prize winner, L’nuey will disqualify that Entry and randomly select another Entry as the winner. Once the winner is successfully contacted, they will be required to answer a skill-testing question to be verified.
  7. Once verified, the Prize winner must make arrangements with L’nuey to pick up their prize.
  8. The Prize must be accepted as described and may not be transferred to another person prior to being awarded. L’nuey retains the right to replace the Prize with a different prize of equal or greater value if the original prize becomes unavailable for reasons beyond L’nuey’s control.
  9. The name of the winner upon receiving their Prize will be posted on L’nuey’s website, as well as shared on their social channels.
  10. L’nuey reserves the right to cancel, modify or suspend the Contest without notice, for any reason, including if they are not capable of running as planned or the Contest is adversely affected by computer virus, fraud, technical failures or other causes beyond its control.
  11. All Contestants agree to be bound by the rules of the Contest and release L’nuey and all parties associated with the Contest from any liability with respect to this Contest or any prize.
  12. All decisions by L’nuey with regard to all aspects of this Contest are final.

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