IndigeNews: June 24 – July 7, 2025

Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend,

The Mi’kmaw phrase of the week is…

“na’ku’set”
🗣 (nah-goo-set)

Meaning: sun ☀️

In the News

  1. Indigenous-inspired spaces at IKEA Winnipeg – Newswire
  2. Eskasoni Powwow draws crowds from near and far – Saltwire
  3. My family and I had to leave our home due to wildfires – CBC News
  4. Devon Felker elected chief of West Point First Nation – Cabin Radio
  5. Reflecting on the Legacy of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action – First Peoples Law
  6. Indigenous People’s Day provides historical learning in Unama’ki – Saltwire
  7. Alberta First Nations chief reveals what he said to Donald Trump – CTV News
  8. The Duke of Edinburgh, youngest brother of King Charles, in P.E.I. – CBC News
  9. Prince Edward praised as a ‘very good hugger’ after heartwarming moment – GBI
  10. Prince Edward’s touching gesture goes viral during milestone visit – International News
  11. UN report highlights gaps in services for off-reserve Indigenous people – 1029 Rewind
  12. Islanders take to Charlottetown waterfront for National Indigenous Peoples Day – CBC News
  13. Senators quash amendment to add free, prior and informed consent to Bill C-5 – APTN News
  14. Mi’kmaq communities and Parks Canada planning to co-manage national parks – Eastern Graphic
  15. These Mi’kmaw girls aren’t eating berries for a year as a part of a coming of age ceremony – CBC News
  16. Why a Mi’kmaq chief is calling Prince Edward’s visit to P.E.I. an opportunity to mend old wounds – CTV News
  17. New space at The Forks aims to help visitors discover Indigenous tourism offerings in Manitoba – CBC News
  18. Sixties Scoop survivor created Indigenous Survivors Day today for reflection ahead of Canada Day – CBC News
  19. More ‘soft power signals’: On heels of King’s visit, Prince Edward takes week-long trip to P.E.I., Ontario – CBC News

Politics & Law

  1. ‘Going fast without going anywhere’ – CBC News
  2. Bill C-5 passes in the House of Commons. Now what? – CBC News
  3. Senator on how Bill C-5 could affect Indigenous Peoples – APTN News
  4. AFN chief wants the Prime Minister to slow down – The Globe and Mail
  5. ‘We need you to be our ally’: Josie Nepinak on Canada Day – Yahoo News
  6. Judge authorizes Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win class action – Canadian Press
  7. Federal Court approves ‘Indian Hospitals’ class-action settlement – APTN News
  8. Prince Edward returns to P.E.I. as Canadians question the monarchy’s role – CTV News
  9. First Nation seeks court ruling on Alberta ending coal mining moratorium – CBC News
  10. Did Trump make Canada Day great again? Some observers say, in a way, yes – CBC News
  11. Millions in ‘unfair’ legal fees part of a broader problem in First Nations law – MBC Radio
  12. First Nations opposition to Bill C-5 draws comparisons to Idle No More movement – CBC News
  13. Ten years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Canada is moving backwards – Ricichet
  14. We want land returned, Wolastoqey say as they fight to keep forestry parcels in claim – CBC News
  15. Despite provincial opposition, federal minister planning to table First Nations water bill – CBC News
  16. Building Canada Act leaves much open to interpretation on Indigenous consultation, says lawyer – CBC News

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Minister calls for wartime effort to build infrastructure – CTV News
  2. Indigenous tourism takes big hit as Americans stay home – CBC News
  3. ‘Build, baby, build!’ requires Indigenous participation – Fraser Institute
  4. Indigenous Nations Lead $60B Clean Energy Revolution in Canada – CFNRFM
  5. Indigenous tourism in Alberta getting another major boost in funding – CFWE FM
  6. Canada-U.S. tensions could impact annual Mi’kmaw blueberry harvest – CTV News
  7. Climate action investment for Mi’kmaw communities in Cape Breton – Environment Journal
  8. Treaty 8 First Nations call for 2% resource revenues from projects on their land – CBC News
  9. Minister Anand announces funding to promote Indigenous voices on the world stage – GOC
  10. Canada pledges $5.1m for Indigenous-led climate projects abroad – National Indigenous Times
  11. AFN National Chief Calls on Carney to Invest in Indigenous Infrastructure Projects – Connect CRE
  12. Make Canada Build Again? Canadian politicians are suddenly in a rush to get shovels in the ground – The Narwhal

Education, Health & Culture

  1. Indigenous identity in the music industry – APTN News
  2. Membertou youth showcases Mi’kmaw heritage to Canada – Saltwire
  3. Ceremony at The Forks celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day – CBC News
  4. Student excellence shines at graduation ceremony – West Prince Graphic
  5. There’s no better time for Canada to embrace its diversity – The Hill Times
  6. Understanding Kentville’s association with the Knockwood name – Saltwire
  7. Ottawa celebrates Indigenous culture at summer solstice festival – CTV News
  8. Community groups push restorative justice for racialized Winnipeggers – CBC News
  9. ‘They’re like my kids’: Mi’kmaw elder stitching together high school memories – CBC News
  10. U.S. and Canada restart trade talks after conflict over digital services tax – Canadian Press
  11. B.C. reports offer ‘road map’ for repatriation of Indigenous items, remains – Burnaby Now
  12. Bridging cultures goal of L’nu Interpretative Lead at Cape Breton’s Highland Village – Saltwire
  13. Saugeen First Nation councillors explain surprise name change for popular beach – CBC News
  14. Mi’kmaw chiefs want environmental racism report and recommendations released – CBC News
  15. What does it mean to be Indigenous?: Two new anthologies answer the question – Windspeaker
  16. Speaking traditional language improves health in Indigenous community, study says – CTV News
  17. Indigenous people’s health tightly tied to speaking their own languages, review finds – CBC News
  18. Hundreds of educational assistants cut across Alberta after Jordan’s Principle changes – CBC News
  19. Indigenous man’s ‘jaw nearly hit the counter’ when told he could write driver’s test in Ojibwe – CBC News
  20. Wayne K. Spear, Georges Erasmus and Rosanna Deerchild among winners for 2025 Indigenous Voices Awards – 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
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  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.
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  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.
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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 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.
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  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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