IndigeNews: Jan. 17 – 23, 2022

A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

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

“Pituamkek”
(pronounced Bee-doo-um-gek)

Meaning: “at the long sand dune” (Hog Island Sandhills)

In the News

  1. Land transfer a ‘step in the right direction,’ chief says – CBC News
  2. Feds, Mi’kmaw leaders sign agreement to develop park on Hog Island – CBC News
  3. Province transfers land to Abegweit First Nation – Government of Prince Edward Island
  4. ‘Quill sisters’ who create traditional Mi’kmaw art launch Matues Revisited exhibit – APTN News
  5. Dakota Tipi First Nation to investigate unmarked graves at five former residential schools in Manitoba – CTV News
  6. Federal government, Epekwitk Mi’kmaq establish national park reserve along P.E.I.’s north shore – SaltWire Network
  7. Mi’kmaw photographer in P.E.I. using work to connect with community, share stories of strength – SaltWire Network
  8. Canada continues support for First Nations health transformation for Mi’kmaw health and wellness – Indigenous Services Canada
  9. The Government of Canada and the Epekwitk Mi’kmaq sign agreement toward establishing a new national park reserve in P.E.I. – Parks Canada
  10. Indigenous Services Canada flowing $125M in COVID-19 public health funding directly to First Nations Communities – Indigenous Services Canada
  11. Canada shares Residential School documents with National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation – Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
  12. Indigenous-led Transitional Committee formed to establish a National Council for Reconciliation – Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Politics & Law

  1. Indigenous Services working to streamline pandemic aid process, says minister – CBC News
  2. Race for Quebec-Labrador Assembly of First Nations regional chief begins – Turtle Island News
  3. Human Rights Watch report criticizes Canada on Indigenous, climate issues – Turtle Island News
  4. Indigenous inmates testing positive for COVID-19 at higher rates in federal prisons – Global News
  5. Mississauga First Nation intervenes in Cameco application for license renewal – Anishinabek News
  6. What comes next for the child welfare compensation deal? Here are some of the answers – APTN News
  7. B.C. court says First Nations may be entitled to ‘substantial compensation’ for lost fishing rights – APTN News
  8. ‘Why has it taken 134 years?’: First Nations in Manitoba, Ontario move closer to flood compensation – CBC News
  9. Late Chief Delgamuukw helped transform Canada’s legal system and recognition of Indigenous rights – CBC News
  10. Six Nations man in Brantford, Ont., golf course occupation faces charges related to land-claim protest – CBC News
  11. Unity, collaboration only ways to make a difference for Treaty 6 confederacy nations, say chiefs – Windspeaker.com
  12. Court finds Métis Nation of Alberta not the lone voice for off-settlement Métis, sides with province – Windspeaker.com

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. B.C. provides 3.7m to Indigenous Tourism BC – Business in Vancouver
  2. New program promotes Indigenous cannabis products – BC Government News
  3. Indigenous sole proprietors now qualify for tourism funding relief – Timmins Today
  4. From Managing Poverty to Prosperity: Indigenous Peoples are Ready – AFOA Canada
  5. Indigenous Business Competition TV Series Coming to APTN Now Open for Contestants – NationTalk
  6. Wolinak of Abenaki First Nation and Questerre sign agreement for energy development – GlobeNewswire
  7. Economic reconciliation important as part of clean tech innovation, say feds, private sector – Windspeaker.com
  8. Indigenous Leaders: Entrepreneurship will lead Indigenous communities out of the ‘social trap’ – Timmins Today
  9. Eskasoni Mi’kmaw activist opposes NSLC store slated to open in her community in the spring – SaltWire Network
  10. Community cornerstone: First Nation-owned sawmill marks a new start for Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek – Canadian Forest Industries

Education, Health & Culture

  1. First Nations and their allies tackle Quebec’s Omicron wave – CBC News
  2. All of Nunavik put on ‘red alert’ due to Omicron spread – Nunatsiaq News
  3. COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know – CBC News
  4. New graphic novel looks to connect kids to Mi’kmaq language – Welland Tribune
  5. Indigenous educational institute earns accreditation – Northern Ontario Business
  6. Omicron cases may be dropping in Canada’s First Nations: top doctor – Global News
  7. First Nations in B.C. work towards ending racism in the education system – APTN News
  8. Fancy shawl dancer to showcase talent with Toronto Raptors basketball team – CBC News
  9. How a part-time historian is dismantling misconceptions about Mi’kmaw culture – CBC News
  10. Map of New Brunswick with Indigenous place names highlights continued presence – CBC News
  11. First Nation in the Yukon holds gathering to remember people who died from addictions – APTN News
  12. Windsor Law names Beverly Jacobs as senior advisor on Indigenous relations and outreach – Law Times
  13. World premiere of VR experience from First Nations filmmaker at prestigious Sundance festival – Windspeaker.com
  14. Evidence of racism against Indigenous patients is growing: Is a reckoning in Canadian health care overdue? – Global News

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. B.C. First Nation ‘outraged’ over Alaskan salmon interceptions – Business in Vancouver
  2. N.B. Power seeks environmental OK to upgrade century-old dam near Bathurst – CBC News
  3. B.C. First Nation declares state of emergency after barge crashes into water line – Castlegar News
  4. Klahoose Wilderness Resort decreases carbon footprint with the power of water – Windspeaker.com
  5. Ottawa and First Nations in P.E.I. sign agreement to establish national park reserve – North Shore News
  6. Deal reached between B.C. First Nations and forestry company to defer old-growth logging – CBC News
  7. Ucluelet First Nation could be without potable water for over a week after barge damages line – CBC News

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

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    • 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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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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