IndigeNews: May 14 – 21, 2024

A Weekly Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend,

the Mi’kmaq word of the week is…

“ Piskwa’ ”
🗣 (bis-gwah)

Meaning: come in (welcoming someone to enter)

In the News

  1. Mi’kmaq special needs children in P.E.I. getting new program – SaltWire
  2. Lennox Island First Nation hoping for more access to lobster fishery – CBC News
  3. Annapolis Royal, N.S., event shows support for Moose Hide Campaign – SaltWire
  4. Manitoba hands Indigenous child welfare over to First Nations – Law 360 Canada
  5. Half century work from Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy on display in Halifax – APTN News
  6. Métis, First Nations and Inuit leaders call out Indigenous identity theft – Winnipeg Sun
  7. ‘Where did you suffer?’ Conference kicks off in Winnipeg on Pretendians – APTN News
  8. B.C. legislature gives royal assent to Aboriginal title law for Haida Gwaii – Victoria News
  9. CHEERS AND JEERS: Jeers to foot dragging by the P.E.I. and federal governments – SaltWire
  10. 3 Islanders recognized by Indigenous community for their reconciliation efforts – CBC News
  11. Alan Syliboy exhibition offers 50‑year retrospective on one of the region’s defining artists – Dal News
  12. In its pain and its hope, Winnipeg is Canada’s most vital laboratory for reconciliation – The Globe and Mail
  13. Made in Epekwitk: How an Indigenous artisan’s unique fabric art was inspired by his grandmother – CBC News
  14. Cape Breton University valedictorian plans future in creating more Mi’kmaq history, heritage curriculum for Nova Scotia schools – SaltWire

Politics & Law

  1. Indigenous leaders adopt declaration condemning identity theft – CBC News
  2. Oil company asks judge to arrest and jail Cree chief leading ‘Alberta’ blockade – IndigiNews
  3. Commercial license holder sues Indigenous fishers over lucrative N.B. elver fishery – CBC News
  4. Indigenous fraud summit in Winnipeg to discuss Inuit identity, federal legislation – Global News
  5. Historic Haida Aboriginal title legislation receives royal assent – Government of British Columbia
  6. Chacachas Treaty Nation and Canada set to advance reconciliation talks – Government of Canada
  7. Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit opens with denunciations, statements of solidarity – CBC News
  8. Otipemisiwak Métis Government accuses Manitoba Métis Federation of divisive politics – APTN News
  9. ‘Namgis First Nation resumes lawsuit after disease concerns in B.C. wild salmon – Salmon Arm Observer
  10. Métis Nation of Ontario accuses Manitoba leaders of hypocrisy, politicking on identity issue – CBC News
  11. Manitoba, First Nations leaders sign declaration pledging child welfare jurisdictional transfer – CBC News
  12. Joan Phillip, the second First Nations woman in the ‘B.C.’ cabinet, is patient but unrelenting – APTN News
  13. First Nations, Inuit and Red River Métis call for unity in fight against Indigenous identity fraud – Windspeaker
  14. Huron-Wendat Nation and the Government of Canada settle claim for Rockmont Reserve – Government of Canada
  15. After generations of displacement, ‘Vancouver Island’ lands returned to Lyackson, Cowichan First Nations – IndigiNews
  16. Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit solidifies Ontario First Nations/Red River Métis partnership to battle Bill C-53 – Windspeaker
  17. Manitoba Government signs historic declaration to transfer responsibility for Indigenous child welfare to First Nations – Province of Manitoba

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Canada’s First Nations people and business schools partner on leadership – Financial Times
  2. ‘Tree-to-home’ solution aims to increase reliable Indigenous housing stock – Timmins Today
  3. ‘There are some brilliant people here’: First Nations Economic Forum a first in Canada – APTN News
  4. JP Gladu and Jaimie Lickers: Take note, Canada. The Indigenous financial sector is red-hot – The Hub
  5. Obsidian Energy discloses details of commercial dispute with Woodland Cree First Nation – BOE Report
  6. Government of Canada investing $758,150 in Indigenous economic development – Government of Canada
  7. Empowering Indigenous Growth: Canada Invests in Whitesand First Nation’s Economic Future – Net News Ledger
  8. There’s $110 million for Indigenous education in the budget. But where’s the evidence it will work? – The Conversation
  9. Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Federal Budget 2024, Fairness for Every Generation – Assembly of First Nations
  10. A growing list of Alberta First Nations stand together in support of Woodland Cree First Nation’s Treaty Camp against Obsidian Energy – Newswire

Education, Health & Culture

  1. Indigenous birding club takes flight at University of Manitoba – APTN News
  2. Elsipogtog First Nation launches new bus service for community – CBC News
  3. Honouring my ancestor’s remains — at a Smithsonian warehouse – IndigiNews
  4. Free period products headed to northern and remote communities – CBC News
  5. New poetry collection breaks free of limited Indigenous narratives – Windspeaker
  6. Lisa Meeches hopes MMIWG documentary series returns to the airwaves – APTN News
  7. Graphic novel draws the ire of Manitoba Métis Federation, Métis National Council – APTN News
  8. Vancouver Island’s Pentlatch Gallery showcases Indigenous art from across Canada – Saanich News
  9. ‘Sacred work’: Sask. First Nation learning how to conduct its own underground searches – CTV News
  10. ‘Ceremony saved my life’: Ochapowace First Nation man healing through culture and dance – CBC News
  11. Two Indigenous nurses pave the way to overcoming a colonial past to lead in health care – Times Colonist

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. Caldwell First Nation elder says fishing here is a ‘dream come true’ – CBC News
  2. Why a First Nation in Alberta is protesting against Obsidian Energy – APTN News
  3. Kahnawake council investigating air pollution issue after complaints – APTN News
  4. After First Nation residents sickened, feds order companies to tackle benzene – Global News
  5. Canada asks chemical plants to check pollution after leaks hit Indigenous community – Reuters
  6. B.C. First Nation to reactivate judicial review of DFO’s salmon farm virus policy – Vancouver Sun
  7. In dry forest of Nlaka’pamux territory, crews oversee ‘long overdue’ prescribed burn – APTN News
  8. Canada Leverages Indigenous Knowledge to Combat Climate Change – Environment + Energy Leader
  9. Environment groups, First Nation want public hearing on Pathways carbon capture plans – Bradford Today
  10. Group asks for environmental impact assessment of Pathways Alliance carbon capture project – CBC News
  11. This First Nation in B.C. was ordered to leave in 2023 due to fires. 1 year later, it’s happened again – CBC News
  12. Indigenous in STEM: How a UBC program is planting the next generation of Indigenous scientists – The Ubyssey

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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