IndigeNews: July 22 – 28, 2025

Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend,

The Mi’kmaw phrase of the week is…

“mia’wj”
🗣 (me-ow-j)

Meaning: cat 🐈 

In the News

  1. ‘We’re not numbers’ – Winnipeg Free Press
  2. Nation-building without First Nations? – The Narwhal
  3. Indigenous hockey coach receives Order of Canada – CBC News
  4. Former Foster Kids Share Their Visions for the Future – The Tyee
  5. How father-son fishermen from PEI launched a clothing brand – PressReader
  6. Native Women’s Association of Canada former CEO dies aged 61 – CBC News
  7. I was a teenage mom. Now I’m a contestant for Miss Indigenous Canada – CBC News
  8. Premiers wrap up three-day meeting with provincial leaders in Huntsville – APTN News
  9. Lennox Island’s new chief gets the prime minister’s ear during national summit – CBC News
  10. Indigenous Services Minister talks about hectic summer for Indigenous issues – APTN News
  11. City seeks to resolve dispute about likely ancient Indigenous remains found in Toronto – CBC News
  12. ‘We need to be at the table’: Lennox Island First Nation chief discusses meeting with prime minister – CTV News
  13. Indigenous communities face higher death rates from fires and lack of data leaves them vulnerable, says group – CBC News
  14. AMC Grand Chief Kyra Wilson Calls for First Nations Regional Leaders to Have a Seat at First Ministers’ Meeting – Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

Politics & Law

  1. Bill C-5: Now What? – First Peoples Law
  2. I was at the First Nations C-5 summit. Carney isn’t listening – The Narwhal
  3. What does consultation with Indigenous communities really mean? – CBC News
  4. ‘Positive change’: Protestors walking to send message to governments – Timmins Today
  5. Trade top of mind as Canada’s premiers are set to hold three-day meeting in Ontario – CTV News
  6. Mixed reaction from First Nations after premiers’ meeting about major projects – Winnipeg Free Press
  7. Northern Ontario First Nations group releases report to challenge Métis claims to the region – CBC News
  8. Watchdog suggests review of how RCMP interact with Indigenous people, mental health calls – CBC News
  9. Leaked tape: ‘If the provinces aren’t trying hard enough, we’ll bring them up’ Carney tells chiefs – APTN News

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Carney government cuts unfairly hit First Nations – Policy Options
  2. Advocates denounce plan to cut federal Indigenous services budget – CBC News
  3. Report raises questions about First Nations ownership in major projects – CTV News
  4. Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek chief ‘ambivalent’ about Lac Des Iles mine closure – CBC News
  5. Scott Moe arrives at premiers’ summit warning some U.S. tariffs are Canada’s ‘reality’ – CBC News
  6. As Canada’s economy faces serious challenges, the Indigenous economy offers solutions – The Conversation
  7. Broad consultation needed on One Economy Law, don’t rush timelines: Indigenous leaders warn – APTN News
  8. CIB commits $24M to renewable energy project in remote First Nation community in Northern Quebec –CISION
  9. Government blocked streaming sites for public servants as a ‘people management issue,’ documents show – CBC News
  10. Canada signs $300 million grant to launch one of the world’s largest Indigenous-led land conservation projects – Government of Canada

Education, Health & Culture

  1. July 21st is Indigenous Day at KDays in Edmonton – Alberta Native News
  2. A new recipe for Indigenous Health and Education at Queen’s – Nation Talk
  3. A Celebration of Mi’kmaw Foodways, Storytelling and Connection – Nation Talk
  4. Most Canadians think the country is making progress on reconciliation – Canadian Press
  5. From Wrestler to Coach: Taylor McPherson’s Path of Purpose and Indigenous Pride – SIRC
  6. Cape Breton drag star, DJ and future doc aims to inspire others with healing and humour – Saltwire
  7. I love Canada. But I’m also Blackfoot and see the harm this country has done to my people – CBC News
  8. Pop-up booths are making it easier to apply for Indian status cards in southwestern Ontario – CBC News
  9. Tinp’si’na is still being harvested by Nakota families as a traditional food source and medicine – CBC News

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. Walpole Island First Nation holds protest against Dresden landfill expansion – CBC News
  2. First Nations call off talks on forestry bill, say Quebec disrespecting rights – Canadian Press
  3. ‘Only 10% is left’: Saskatchewan wildfires devastate proposed Indigenous protected area – The Narwhal
  4. Arctic birders combat impact of climate change and avian flu on delicate ecosystem – The Canadian Press
  5. First Nations along the B.C. coast call on Carney to uphold oil tanker ban – Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle
  6. Support sought from United Nations to ensure compliance of First Nations rights in Quebec – Wind Speaker
  7. As Canada’s thickest glaciers melt, Yukon First Nations wonder what will happen if they disappear – CBC News
  8. She’s fought for clean water for years and fears proposed Ontario permit changes will hurt First Nations – CBC News
  9. ‘You want my consent? You improve my people’s health,’ First Nations chief near oilsands tells Carney – The Narwhal

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

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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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