IndigeNews: Feb. 27 – Mar. 5, 2023

A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend, the Mi’kmaq words of the week are…

“Wli Siwkewiku’s!”
(well-ee see-uke-ay-we-goos)

Meaning: Happy March (spring month – forerunner of spring)!

In The News

  1. Feds announce new modern treaty implementation policy – APTN News
  2. Some traditional lands to return to Wolastoqey Nation, agreement signed – CBC News
  3. Ending systemic racism isn’t just about institutional reform — it starts with us – CBC News
  4. Peaked cap workshops help Mi’kmaw women reclaim sense of cultural identity – CBC News
  5. Trudeau says appointing Indigenous RCMP commissioner is an ‘excellent idea’ – APTN News
  6. Canadians need to ‘know their history’ says plaintiff in sterilization lawsuit in B.C. – APTN News
  7. Kindergarten Mi’kmaw immersion program aims to keep the language strong in Listuguj, Que. – CBC News
  8. First Nations leaders voice support for $2.8B federal agreement to settle lawsuit on residential schools – CBC News

Politics & Law

  1. Vancouver Island First Nation calls on feds to stop E&N rail revival – CTV News
  2. Mi’kmaq communities part of off-shore oil project court challenge – APTN News
  3. Métis Nation of Ontario votes to remove 5,400 people from its registry – APTN News
  4. 200 years of denial: Johnson V. M’intosh and the Doctrine of Discovery – First Peoples Law
  5. The AFNQL Denounces the identity and rights fraud by Native Alliance of Quebec – Newswire
  6. Resignation of Melanie Mark in B.C. not a surprise to female Indigenous politicians – APTN News
  7. Former MP says the ‘blood sport’ of politics shouldn’t discourage Indigenous people – APTN News
  8. Wet’suwet’en defendants allege Charter violations, seek stay of criminal proceedings – APTN News
  9. Climate change, Indigenous issues transcend boundaries with Russia says Governor General – APTN News
  10. Indigenous policing, curbing gun crimes in Cape Breton focus of federal minister’s visit – SaltWire Network
  11. Days after his suspension, Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Derek Fox calls for new election – CBC News
  12. With constitutional challenge pending, First Nations sign child welfare agreements under Bill C-92 – Canadian Lawyer
  13. B.C. First Nation issues ’26 Calls for Truth and Justice’ after children’s graves discovered at residential school site – CTV News
  14. Consultation draft shared: Next steps underway toward proposed new First Nations drinking water and wastewater legislation – Indigenous Services Canada

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Feds introduce Indigenous Business Tracker for business owners to look into funding – Penticton Herald
  2. Consultant Jason Kenney wants provinces to replicate Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corp. – CBC News
  3. New book provides guide for Canadian businesses to make moral decisions on reconciliation – Windspeaker
  4. First Nations are using ‘creative disruption’ to foster economic growth in their communities – National Post
  5. Ugpi’ganjig First Nation and Canada announce new Addition to Reserve and housing to support future housing development – Newswire

Education, Health & Culture

  1. Eskasoni Eagles soaring in N.S. Junior Hockey League – CBC News
  2. From astronauts to doctors, Indigenous trailblazers put InFocus – APTN News
  3. NDP leader calls for federal funding to solve health worker shortage – APTN News
  4. Three schools to transition to the First Nation School Board – Government of Yukon
  5. Indigenous TikTok creators get together to share their experiences on the app – CBC News
  6. Journalism students in Halifax win top prize at Canadian Online Publishing Awards – APTN News
  7. Elsipogtog students learn teachings, share some fun during mid-winter gathering – APTN News
  8. Eight arrested for selling fake artwork attributed to Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau – CTV News
  9. Claim period for compensation extended again for First Nation drinking water settlement – Windspeaker
  10. Report details a decade of deaths and injuries connected to Alberta’s child welfare system – APTN News
  11. University of Saskatchewan launches website aimed at rooting out Indigenous identity fraud – CBC News

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. Nations reach accord to protect marine life on high seas – APTN News
  2. Assembly asks federal government to protect caribou – Penticton Herald
  3. Wolastoqey chiefs sign deal with forestry company they’re suing – APTN News
  4. Toxic tailings leak ongoing concern for First Nation in northern Alberta – APTN News
  5. Caribou breeding program aims to boost dwindling herd numbers in Alberta – CBC News
  6. Alberta First Nation angry at Imperial’s silence while tailings pond leaked for 9 months – CBC News
  7. Saskatoon high school students use coding to remix Indigenous music, learn about history, reconciliation – 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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