IndigeNews: Feb. 13 – 20, 2024

A Weekly Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend,

the Mi’kmaq word of the week is…

“Kewji”
(gehw-jee)

Meaning: I am cold 🥶

In the News

  1. JOCELYNE LLOYD: Expanding the ‘Anne of Green Gables’ experience – SaltWire
  2. Calls for justice, accountability mount at annual march for MMIWG2S – CBC News
  3. Nova Scotia judge approves Mi’kmaw class action against physicians – APTN News
  4. Mi’kmaw commercial fisher faces missing traps and damage to his boat – APTN News
  5. P.E.I. sports leaders urged to find ways to bring Indigenous youth into the game – CBC News
  6. New Brunswick judge stays charges against Indigenous lobster fisherman – National Observer
  7. Manitoba premier says he’s confident landfill search for remains will start this year – Global News
  8. New 10-year plan for Green Gables includes sharing stories of Indigenous, marginalized groups – CBC News
  9. Mi’kmaw author’s first book showcases traditional practice of sweetgrass picking — through her cat – CBC News
  10. Federal housing advocate says Indigenous people grossly overrepresented in Canada’s homeless population – APTN News
  11. First Indigenous equity loan from Canada Infrastructure Bank supports Mi’kmaw investment in green energy – Windspeaker

Politics & Law

  1. MPs flog DFO brass over alleged elver mismanagement – SaltWire
  2. The impact of not having missing persons legislations – APTN News
  3. Ottawa wants billions more for debt, defence, Indigenous kids – Global News
  4. What does the duty to consult First Nations, Inuit and Métis mean? – CBC News
  5. Canada proposes shutdown of troubled Maritime elver fishery in 2024 – CBC News
  6. PM dismisses Algonquin concerns over Chalk River nuclear waste dump – CBC News
  7. Haida Nation recognition Bill making its way through the Senate first – Windspeaker
  8. First Nations, Jim Balsillie slam government over lack of consultation on AI bill – CTV News
  9. Algonquin chiefs file judicial review over nuclear disposal site outside Ottawa – APTN News
  10. B.C. regional chief decries ‘fear mongering’ over proposed changes to Land Act – CBC News
  11. ‘She was the best’: Wolastoqey chiefs praise Dunn, despite tensions with Higgs – CBC News
  12. Supreme Court kills Bill C-92 constitutional challenge – what does this mean? – APTN News
  13. Standing committee studies how to integrate Indigenous knowledge into government policy – APTN News
  14. ‘We are not Oji-Cree’: 22 First Nations across Manitoba, Ontario clear the air on distinct identity – CBC News
  15. ‘These sites are not protected’: The push to legislate the protection of Indigenous remains, artifacts – CTV News
  16. AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak calls for full implementation of National Encampments Response Plan recommendations – Assembly of First Nations

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Federal, provincial government to spend $21.4 million on P.E.I. roads – CTV News
  2. Recovering from years of federal intervention, Kehewin First Nation rebuilds – Windspeaker
  3. Sask. Indigenous newspaper on hiatus after Meta ban tanks ad sales: editor-in-chief – CBC News
  4. New chief of Peguis First Nation questions flip of desirable Wellington Crescent land – CBC News
  5. Alberta investing $4M to redevelop Indigenous-led homeless shelter in Lethbridge – APTN News
  6. ‘Economic reconciliation’: Mi’kmaw communities invest in Nova Scotia battery plants – Northeast Now
  7. Province announces more than $370,000 for Green Projects in Antigonish and Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation – 989 XFM

Education, Health & Culture

  1. Inuk designer showcases fashion on the world stage in New York – CBC News
  2. Andy Warhol or Marcus Gosse? Combining pop art and Mi’kmaw tradition – CBC News
  3. Prime minister and Manitoba premier announce $633M in health funding – APTN News
  4. ‘Representation is critical,’ experts say in bid for more Indigenous teachers – Global News
  5. Drew Hayden Taylor’s latest novel brings Indigenous folklore into modern day – APTN News
  6. Recovering from years of federal intervention, Kehewin First Nation rebuilds – Windspeaker
  7. ‘Correcting history’: Louis Riel’s portrait as Manitoba’s honorary 1st premier unveiled – CBC News
  8. James Smith inquest boosts Indigenous prison programs. Grassroots groups say their work is more effective – CBC News
  9. Canada’s first Indigenous woman with a PhD in astrophysics guest stars at Indigenous Storytelling Month event – Regina Leader-Post
  10. This man fell into a hole and uncovered ancient remains. It raised questions about how Toronto builds on Indigenous lands – Toronto Star

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. Canadian First Nation opposes Obsidian Energy drilling plans – Offshore Technology
  2. First Nation challenges LNG project over climate, salmon concerns – Penticton Herald
  3. Alberta First Nations seek answers on carbon capture and storage plans – Global News
  4. First Nation warns of ‘ecocide’ as spring melt poses risk to tailings pond at Yukon mine site – CBC News
  5. First Nation land defender camp at Hollow Water First Nation upset at approval of silica mine – APTN News
  6. T’Sou-ke, Pacheedaht, Malahat First Nations develop clean-energy projects – Government of British Columbia
  7. Grassy Narrows chief calls out feds amid ‘ridiculous’ delays to mercury treatment centre construction – CBC News

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

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‘How We Say 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/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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