IndigeNews: June 27 – July 3, 2022

A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

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

“Wli Peskewiku’s!”
(well-ee bes-gay-wee-goos)

Meaning: Happy July (feather-shedding moon)!

In the News

  1. Hundreds of Mi’kmaw artifacts return home to Cape Breton – CBC News
  2. Mi’kmaq culture on display in downtown Charlottetown – SaltWire Network
  3. $4.8M Cape Breton facility to preserve knowledge of Mi’kmaw elders – CBC News
  4. CAP, MMF question inclusivity of National Council for Reconciliation – APTN News
  5. Pictou Landing reports peaceful season of moderate livelihood lobster fishery – CBC News
  6. Kana’ta: Canada Day 2022 means gathering for celebration, reconciliation – SaltWire Network
  7. Abegweit First Nation investing in food security, sustainability with new greenhouse – CBC News
  8. Mi’kmaq chief says Higgs falling short on shale gas consultations with Indigenous groups – CBC News
  9. Chiefs put forward resolution calling for forensic audit, end to AFN national chief’s ‘unlawful suspension’ – APTN News

Politics & Law

  1. Lennox Island council sworn in – West Prince Graphic
  2. Governor General Mary Simon wraps up first official visit to Yukon – APTN News
  3. Inside the chaos of the Assembly of First Nations national chief’s office – CBC News
  4. C-IRG top Mountie responds to critics, denies allegations facing squad – APTN News
  5. NS Premier Hosts Meeting of Mi’kmaw Chiefs, Cabinet – Government of Nova Scotia
  6. AFN drama a ‘colossal embarrassment’ says Indigenous studies professor – APTN News
  7. Supreme Court gives Ontario right to appeal treaty obligation – The Manitoulin Expositor
  8. First Nation takes Yukon gov’t to court over ‘fundamentally flawed’ consultations – CBC News
  9. West Moberly settles with governments and BC Hydro over $16B Site C power dam – APTN News
  10. West Moberly First Nations Announces Partial Settlement of Civil Claim – West Moberly First Nations
  11. First Nations in Manitoba file lawsuit against Canada over 25 year old land agreement – Turtle Island News
  12. Zagimē Anishinabēk to receive $20.5M settlement due to insufficient reserve land under treaty – Global News
  13. Worrying’ and ‘extremely concerning’ C-IRG methods prompt calls for better RCMP oversight, reform – APTN News
  14. Kahnawà:ke grand chief says Quebec’s proposed Indigenous languages protection bill misses the boat – APTN News

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Eskasoni residents divided about new liquor store coming to community – CTV News
  2. Natoaganeg First Nation and Miramichi partner to strengthen economic ties – CBC News
  3. Canada joins international agreement to help Indigenous businesses access new markets – Meadowlake Now
  4. First Nations tourism operators in the Yukon say business is slowly bouncing back post-pandemic – APTN News

Education, Health & Culture

  1. See the 2022 Indigenous Summer Games in action – CBC News
  2. Mi’kmaw two-spirit advocates call for powwow inclusivity – CBC News
  3. Manitoba Métis graphic designer creates logo for papal visit – CBC News
  4. Elsipogtog First Nation’s 2nd Pride parade shows ‘the pride in everyone’ – CBC News
  5. Yukon River Quest team paddling in honor of residential school children – APTN News
  6. Celebrating Mi’kmaq culture on National Indigenous Peoples Day – West Prince Graphic
  7. Exhibit opens at Canadian Museum of History featuring Cree NHLer Jim Neilson – APTN News
  8. Mount Allison University gifts 250 Mi’kmaq artifacts to the Membertou Heritage Park – CTV News
  9. Ko’jua Okuom: Dal’s new Indigenous community room offers a space for reflection and celebration – Dalhousie News

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. Funding for Eskasoni First Nation Green Energy Project – Government of Nova Scotia
  2. Hereditary chief in B.C. says renewal of fish farms will take a ‘huge toll’ on wild salmon – APTN News
  3. Indigenous fire keepers and ecologists say it’s time to light a careful fire to calm wildfires – CBC News
  4. Wind, solar farms will provide power, work towards net zero in Lennox Island, P.E.I. – SaltWire Network
  5. Atikamekw council of Manawan accepts recommendations to stop illegal logging on its territory – APTN News
  6. Consultation with First Nation over mining project was ‘reasonable,’ Yukon government tells court – CBC News
  7. Canada and the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources partner on expanding and preserving Mi’kmaq environmental and traditional knowledge – Newswire

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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