IndigeNews: May 25 – 30, 2021

A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

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

“Wenmajita’sit”

Meaning: s/he is mourning

In the News

  1. 4 P.E.I. groups recognized for reconciliation work on the Island – CBC News
  2. P.E.I. First Nation to honour residential school victims from Kamloops, B.C. – CBC News
  3. Fisheries rights trial for 4 Mi’kmaw fishermen set to go ahead in September – CBC News
  4. Fisheries Department invites Mi’kmaq, scientists to discuss lobster conservation – Global News
  5. Flags on federal buildings lowered in memory of Kamloops residential school victims – CBC News
  6. Remains of 215 children found buried at former B.C. residential school, First Nation says – CBC News
  7. Welcome to Atoqwa’sue’kaqn, Epekwitk: P.E.I. places marked with their Mi’kmaw names – CBC News
  8. Sipekne’katik First Nation scaling back fishery until community has ‘protection’ for members – APTN News
  9. A part to play: Four organizations honoured for work towards reconciliation with P.E.I. Mi’kmaq – SaltWire Network
  10. Work underway for forensic experts to identify, repatriate children’s remains from B.C. residential school – CBC News

Politics & Law

  1. Ontario releases Pathways to Safety plan in response to MMIWG inquiry – CBC News
  2. MPs pass bill creating national day for truth and reconciliation – Kamloops This Week
  3. Canada and Dokis First Nation celebrate settlement of specific claim – Anishinabek News
  4. No more kicking ‘the rock down the road,’ says P.E.I. MP on Indigenous fishery – CBC News
  5. UPDATED: Eskasoni re-elects Chief Leroy Denny, adds two women to council – SaltWire Network
  6. Who are the ‘Aboriginal Peoples of Canada’?: Case comment on R. v. Desautel – First Peoples Law
  7. Bill C-15, which aligns Canada’s laws with UN Indigenous declaration, passes 3rd reading – Global News
  8. ‘I screamed so loudly’: Summerside’s first Indigenous police officer ‘overjoyed’ to join force – CBC News
  9. First Nation laws on First Nation land codes to be enforced by provincial justice mechanism – Windspeaker
  10. Kanaka Bar Indian Band and Canada settle historical claims – Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
  11. Opinion: Canadian implementation of the UNDRIP would benefit all treaty people in Atlantic Canada – Ku’ku’kwes News

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Moosomin First Nation promises ‘revitalization’ with new horse-racing track – CBC News
  2. New Indigenous modelling agency aims to support clients’ wellbeing, remove barriers – CBC News
  3. Indigenous-made hand sanitizer uses traditional plants, encourages First Nations vaccinations – City News
  4. Dokis First Nation tucking away most of $27M timber dues settlement from Ottawa ‘for future generations’ – CBC News
  5. 2021 Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase to highlight Indigenous voices on economic reconciliation – Globe Newswire
  6. Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation to receive $700K for stewardship through agreement with B.C. and Coast Funds – IndigiNews

Education, Health & Culture

  1. A ‘historic milestone’: Quebec invests in Indigenous-led health services – CTV News
  2. ‘A dream for many’: Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre set to open in 2025 – CBC News
  3. New Mi’kmaw Chair in Healthy L’nu Communities Created – Government of Nova Scotia
  4. Two new L’nuk lawyers bring their passion back home to Cape Breton – SaltWire Network
  5. Joyce Echaquan’s death lays bare, once again, problems in Quebec’s health-care system – CBC News
  6. Feds failed to fulfill medical staffing needs in Indigenous communities amid COVID-19: AG – CTV News
  7. ‘Toxic environment’ at FNIHB in Halifax affecting Mi’kmaw communities say health officials – APTN News
  8. Government of Canada COVID-19 update for Indigenous Peoples and communities – Indigenous Services Canada
  9. COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: 75% of First Nations and Inuit adults have had 1st vaccine dose – CBC News
  10. Indigenous Services needs to better manage its PPE stockpile and nursing shortage, says auditor general – CBC News
  11. Dysfunctional ‘crisis environment’ at Indigenous Services harming employees in Halifax says confidential report – APTN News
  12. Membertou First Nations woman recognized as one of 150 influential Indigenous women over the last 500 years – SaltWire Network

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. Over 100 arrests so far at B.C. protests against old-growth logging: RCMP – Vancouver Sun
  2. Ongoing arrests of old growth defenders ignite questions about injunctions – The Discourse
  3. N.S. Mi’kmaq to start season with scaled-down plans for fishery in St. Marys Bay – Global News
  4. Indigenous leaders hold ceremony for Fraser River salmon as Trans Mountain prepares to drill – Nelson Star
  5. Critical Salmon Runs at Risk of Collapse: Tŝilhqot’in Nation Calls on BC and Canada to Escalate Action to Address the Crisis at Big Bar Slide – Tŝilhqot’in National Government

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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