A Weekly Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey
Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend,
the Mi’kmaq word of the week is…
“Nmultis”
(neh-mult-es)
Meaning: I will see you again
In the News
- New gallery showcases Mi’kmaw art at Eltuek Arts Centre – SaltWire
- How Lennox Island’s chief remembers Mi’kmaq leader Jim Sark – CBC News
- Palestinian flag flying over Natoaganeg First Nation in New Brunswick – APTN News
- Jim Sark, former chief of Lennox Island and Abegweit First Nations, dies at 84 – CBC News
- ‘We’re trying to make it fun’; First-ever Mikmaw language AV production studio – SaltWire
- Midwinter celebrations in Millbrook, N.S., honour Mi’kmaw culture and history – CBC News
- Murray Harbour councillor challenges sanctions in PEI court over controversial sign – SaltWire
- Wolastoqey fishers say proposed elver fishery shutdown infringes on treaty rights – CBC News
- Made in Epekwitk: Meet Jacqueline Sark Arsenault and see her wearable creations – CBC News
- Ottawa reaches $59M settlement with Matsqui First Nation for 1909 land seizure – Global News
- Indigenous leaders say B.C. opposition members derailed changes to Land Act – The Canadian Press
- Jim Sark, former chief of Lennox Island and Abegweit First Nation, remembered as respected advocate and leader – SaltWire
Politics & Law
- Business groups applaud B.C. pausing controversial Land Act reforms – CBC News
- Nisga’a Treaty disputes settled between B.C. and First Nation governments – City News
- B.C. scraps proposed changes to Land Act amid consultation, controversy – Vancouver Sun
- ‘This mining is destroying us’: Alaskan tribal group applies for Canadian status – APTN News
- Treaty 8 in Alberta signs onto assembly of remote First Nations organization – Windspeaker
- Sts’ailes, frustrated with the feds, signs and funds its own child welfare agreement – APTN News
- Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nation challenges Quebec over its free entry mining regime – CBC News
- P.E.I. councillor accused of posting anti-Indigenous sign seeking judicial review – The Canadian Press
- Lohr dodges questions on state of consultations with Mi’kmaw group over Lake Pisiquid – CBC News
- Federal government reaches $59M settlement with First Nation in B.C. over land seizure – APTN News
- Canada needs legislation to protect historical Indigenous burial sites: Winnipeg conference – CBC News
- Nova Scotia Lawsuit Accuses Radiologists of Unauthorized Research on Mi’kmaq Community – BNN News
- First Nations leaders ‘disgusted’ that Opposition derailed proposed BC Land Act amendments – CTV News
Business, Finance & Economics
- Innu community signs deal with Quebec to explore energy projects – APTN News
- ‘It’s a godsend’; Feds work with CBRM, Membertou to spur housing growth – SaltWire
- Development agreement signed with Amlamgog First Nation – Government of New Brunswick
- Scotiabank to set up Canadian investment dealer owned by Indigenous shareholders – SaltWire
- Indigenous firms, First Nation to create investment dealer with Scotiabank – Athabasca Advocate
- Local Tourism Industry Embracing Indigenous Culture, says Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada – VOCM
- Government of Canada and ITAC announce first businesses supported by Indigenous Tourism Fund – Government of Canada
Education, Health & Culture
- Indigenous disability conference planned for Membertou – SaltWire
- Breakout Indigenous nominations in the 2024 JUNOS – Windspeaker
- Ski Ben Eoin hosts Mi’kmaw cultural event mawio’mi Saturday – SaltWire
- Inuk designer showcases fashion on the world stage in New York – CBC News
- New film documents struggle of Wet’suwet’en land defenders – Windspeaker
- Storytelling project helps newcomers and Indigenous people find shared narratives – CBC News
- ‘I’m really worried’: What will the future hold for Indigenous news media in Sask? – Northeast Now
- IN PHOTOS: Making the most of the season at Eskasoni’s winter carnival most of the season at Eskasoni’s winter carnival – SaltWire
- Rogers opens Downie-Wenjack Legacy Space in Moncton, with Mi’kmaq and Maliseet (Wolastoqiyik) and Passamaquoddy community members – Rogers
Environment, Science & Technology
- Feds fund new Canadian Coast Guard safety vessel in Wekoqmaq – SaltWire
- Buffalo herd released on Witchekan Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan – CBC News
- Seeing Gros Morne National Park Through An Indigenous Lens – National Parks Traveler
- Northwest First Nation wants to bring a stop to mine road construction – Northern Ontario Business
- Treaty One Nations shocked they weren’t notified when raw sewage spilled into Red River – Windspeaker
- Mushkegowuk Council pitches marine conservation area along James, Hudson Bay coastlines – APTN News
- NS Power, Mi’kmaw communities partner on Atlantic Canada’s largest energy storage project, with $138.2-mil CIB support – Electrical Business
- The Government of Canada invests in Indigenous communities to enhance community-based marine response capacity as part of the Oceans Protection Plan – Canadian Coast Guard