IndigeNews: June 19 – 25, 2023

A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

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

“Kikpesan”
(geeg-beh-sahn)

Meaning: rain

In the News

  1. Plenty of smiles on National Indigenous Peoples Day on P.E.I. – CBC News
  2. National Indigenous Peoples Day is an invitation to all Canadians – CBC News
  3. Indigenous Peoples Day toonie features message of hope, artist says – CBC News
  4. This trading post on the Halifax waterfront was 270 years in the making – CBC News
  5. NCC approves renaming of Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to Kichi Zībī Mīkan – APTN News
  6. Monument to residential school survivors, victims to be built on Parliament Hill – APTN News
  7. Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day Together – Government of Prince Edward Island
  8. Quebec wildfires: Cree community orders evacuation of 4K due to heavy smoke – APTN News
  9. ‘Just the beginning’: Nicole Mann is the first Indigenous woman astronaut in space – CBC News
  10. Ottawa releases action plan to implement UNDRIP, despite calls for more consultation – CTV News
  11. Milbrook First Nation showcases grand reveal of century-old, traditional Mi’kmaw regalia dating back to the early 1800s – Global News

Politics & Law

  1. Flying Dust First Nation to get land back from Canadian government after 91 years – CBC News
  2. Assembly of First Nations online meeting could include vote to remove national chief – NationTalk
  3. Alberta First Nations say they weren’t consulted on Ottawa’s UNDRIP action plan – Edmonton Journal
  4. New trial ordered for 2 Manitoba Indigenous men convicted of murder in landmark case – Global News
  5. Métis Nation of Ontario celebrates self-government legislation introduced in the House – Windspeaker
  6. Robinson Huron Treaty settlement presented but more work to be done on compensation – Windspeaker
  7. Liberals introduce Métis self-government legislation just before Parliament rises for summer – APTN News
  8. B.C. human rights commissioner to intervene on court case involving Afro-Indigenous mother – APTN News
  9. RoseAnne Archibald says majority of First Nations support UNDA, UNDRIP process despite disagreements – Global News
  10. Canada ‘dishonourable’ for recognizing rights for ‘alleged Métis’ within Nishnawbe Aski Nation, says council – Windspeaker

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Massive new Toronto casino angers Ontario First Nation – CTV News
  2. Inaugural program focuses on growing Indigenous-owned businesses – Anishinabek News
  3. Empowering First Nations in B.C. with clean, sustainable energy sources – Business in Vancouver
  4. Millbrook First Nation builds a strong economy and a rich cultural legacy – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Education, Health & Culture

  1. Indigenous guiding circle will help form CMA policy – Turtle Island News
  2. New stamps from Canada Post honour Indigenous leaders – Windspeaker
  3. ‘Genocide is not just a legacy of Canada’s colonial past’: NWAC CEO – APTN News
  4. New MMIWG monument a sacred place for families to gather, mourn – CBC News
  5. Award-winning music duo Twin Flames performing two free shows in P.E.I. – SaltWire
  6. Century-old Mi’kmaq regalia reclaimed by Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre – SaltWire
  7. Six Nations Polytechnic celebrates largest Indigenous languages graduating class – CBC News
  8. Efforts underway to bring accessibility to cultural spaces in Wabanaki communities – CBC News
  9. NAIG Volunteer Spotlight: Volunteering helps Dykstra embrace her Mi’kmaw culture – CBC News
  10. The North American Indigenous Games are the biggest festival in Halifax this summer – The Coast
  11. Nova Scotia First Nation unveils Mi’kmaq regalia after more than a century in Australia – CTV News
  12. Calling it out: New graphic guide from NWAC explains genocide of Indigenous peoples – Windspeaker
  13. AHS agreed to hire Dr. Hinshaw, then removed her, prompting prestigious Indigenous doctor to resign – Global News
  14. New picture book by Orange Shirt Day creator Phyllis Webstad to explore meaning of ‘Every Child Matters’ – CBC News

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. #teamorca gains First Nations support in North America – CBC News
  2. First Nation on Vancouver Island declares marine protected area – CBC News
  3. Environment Canada warns of higher than normal temperatures this summer – APTN News
  4. Proposed Chalk River nuclear dumpsite violates UNDRIP, says Algonquin chiefs – APTN News
  5. ‘Protecting our family’s land’: Algonquins of Barriere Lake train to fight forest fires – APTN News
  6. Green thumbs for a greener planet: Wolastoqey community growing sustainable future – CBC News
  7. Ottawa, Yellowknives Dene sign procurement framework agreement for Giant Mine cleanup – CBC News
  8. Government of Canada, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Miawpukek First Nation, Qalipu First Nation, and the town of Burgeo will work together to assess the feasibility of creating a new national marine conservation area – Parks Canada

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

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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/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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