IndigeNews: Jan. 25 – 31, 2021

A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

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

“Wli Eksitpu’k!”
(well-ee ek-sit-boog)

Meaning: good morning!

In the News

  1. New search and rescue boat for Lennox Island First Nation – CBC News
  2. NS Mi’kmaw leaders call for tailored COVID-19 vaccine plan – CBC News
  3. It’s time for a First Nations person to be governor general: Bellegarde – CTV News
  4. Indigenous art bank, new grants for Indigenous artists coming for P.E.I. – CBC News
  5. Mi’kmaw leaders, city at odds over changes for Charlottetown’s John A. Macdonald statue – CBC News
  6. Urgent, tangible Indigenous language agenda set for legislation implementation in Canada – Toronto Star
  7. Pam Palmater: ‘At every turn, Canada chooses the path of injustice toward Indigenous peoples’ – Maclean’s
  8. Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities – Indigenous Services Canada
  9. FIRST NATIONS CHIEFS: Re-writing Sir John A Macdonald plaque not an acceptable solution – The Chronicle Herald
  10. Permanent monument honouring residential school survivors to be built at Regina’s Government House – CBC News

Politics & Law

  1. Ottawa lays groundwork for new Indigenous health legislation – CBC News
  2. Curve Lake First Nation takes water crisis to court – The Peterborough Examiner
  3. Lynn Beyak, the senator who defended residential schools, is resigning – CBC News
  4. B.C. Appeal Court ‘sorely lacking’ in people of colour, says top judge – Vancouver Sun
  5. ‘We’re still in it’: Wet’suwet’en push forward on rights recognition – Lethbridge News
  6. Participants at Nunavut mine hearing question whether process is serving Inuit – CBC News
  7. Provincial consultation deadline pushed back for two proposed roads in Ring of Fire – CBC News
  8. First Nations groups, Charlottetown council differ on Sir John A. Macdonald statue – Global News
  9. Appeal court rejects Jackie Vautour’s latest challenge of Kouchibouguac park creation – CBC News
  10. Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug opposes federal government’s proposal to implement UNDRIP – CBC News
  11. Aboriginal and Indigenous law certificate to advance Schulich Law’s decolonization efforts – Canadian Lawyer
  12. Curing the ‘colonial hangover’: how Yukon First Nations became trailblazers of Indigenous governance – The Narwhal
  13. ‘Nothing should be kept secret’: B.C. First Nation asks court to order release of Site C dam safety documents – The Narwhal

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Edmonton takes first step in establishing urban reserve – CBC News
  2. First Nations partnership with construction company paying dividends – CBC News
  3. Millbrook First Nation nearly step closer to developing Shannon Park land – CBC News
  4. Lethbridge good candidate for next urban reserve: First Nations officials – Global News
  5. Indigenous ownership boosted benefits of renewable energy project, report finds – CBC News
  6. ‘100 per cent Indigenous’: New mask factory on Alberta reserve to employ band members – Kamloops This Week
  7. Independent panel contends Yukoners, First Nations aren’t benefiting enough from mining royalties – The Narwhal

Education, Health & Culture

  1. ‘A timely decision’: Sask. to stop issuing birth alerts – CTV News
  2. A step back — not forward — for Indigenous health care – Winnipeg Free Press
  3. Mentoring Indigenous lawyers among Sen. Sinclair’s retirement plans – CTV News
  4. Carved stone pillar found on B.C. beach identified as Indigenous artifact – CBC News
  5. COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: active cases in First Nations decline – CBC News
  6. Sask. Métis government seeks to bridge the divide between western – Yorkton This Week
  7. Sask. Minister says Indigenous advocacy led to end of birth alert system – Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  8. Decrying medical racism, Indigenous leaders demand health care ‘transformation’ – Welland Tribune
  9. Federal, provincial officials discuss ways to counter anti-Indigenous racism in health care – CBC News
  10. First Nations doctor wants more action following summit on anti-Indigenous racism in health care – CBC News
  11. Symposium participants discuss the role and reach of the commissioner of Indigenous languages office – Toronto Star
  12. Grant gives USask researchers opportunity to change emergency response for Indigenous communities – The Globe and Mail

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. Inuktitut added to language translator software – CBC News
  2. Drones to deliver medical supplies to area First Nation – Prince George Citizen
  3. First Nations members add voice to public opposition of Alberta’s coal plan – CTV News
  4. Indigenous leaders point to issues with Timiskaming forest management plan – CBC News
  5. Indigenous leaders accuse Pallister of misleading people regarding flood protection project – CTV News
  6. Government of Canada Partnering with Lennox Island First Nation to Enhance Marine Safety in Prince Edward Island – Canadian Coast Guard
  7. Government of Canada announces support for Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation’s solar-energy project – Environment and Climate Change Canada

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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