IndigeNews: May 29 – June 11, 2023

A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend!

The Mi’kmaq words of the week are…

“Wli Nipniku’s!”
(well-ee nib-nee-goos)

Meaning: Happy June (leaves are budding time)!

In the News

  1. Federal money for MMIWG supports to be Indigenous-led – APTN News
  2. Young generation proud to showcase Mi’kmaw culture on P.E.I. – CBC News
  3. Why planting black ash trees is so important for P.E.I. and the Mi’kmaq – CBC News
  4. Feds say progress being made on MMIWG calls to justice, critics disagree – APTN News
  5. Ottawa offering $95M to help Indigenous families learn about missing loved ones – CBC News
  6. Halifax rally calls for public inquiry into the deaths of 2 Mi’kmaw people in custody – APTN News
  7. Premier remains mum on funding to search landfill for remains of two women – Turtle Island News
  8. Manitoba Métis Federation approves historic Red River Métis self-government treaty – Global News
  9. ‘It’s almost magical’: Mi’kmaw culture on display at Abegweit First Nation’s annual mawi’omi – SaltWire
  10. New Canada Post stamp honours first Indigenous woman to lead a Canadian government – Turtle Island News
  11. ‘Make a list’, NWAC CEO tells Miller as fed’s get failing grade on progress made on MMIWG plan – Windspeaker
  12. ‘Have some respect’: International involvement in residential school burial work not wanted, needed – Windspeaker
  13. Wildfire season highlights the need for more emergency resources in remote Indigenous communities – APTN News

Politics & Law

  1. Kahnawake says no to proposed language law – Penticton Herald
  2. ‘Withdraw your bill and work with us,’ says Grand Chief – Timmins Today
  3. New framework agreement with feds a ‘game plan’ for Kitcisakik  – APTN News
  4. Hurons sign framework agreement with federal government – Penticton Herald
  5. B.C. government fighting to keep birth alert records from public eye – APTN News
  6. Three newly-elected Indigenous MLAs to serve in Alberta Legislature – Windspeaker
  7. Stay out of Indigenous language jurisdiction, First Nations leaders tell Quebec – Windspeaker
  8. ‘Get off the bulldozer’ and come to the table, Matawa chief tells Premier Ford – Windspeaker
  9. Amendments to federal legislation will help tackle infrastructure gap for First Nations – Windspeaker
  10. Ivison: Fisheries minister ‘on the warpath’ to close down fishery, says First Nations leader – National Post
  11. Lummi Nation says new Port of Vancouver terminal violates agreement, hurts fisheries – Bellingham Herald
  12. National Chief Archibald continues battle over human resources investigation ahead of chiefs assembly – Windspeaker
  13. Ontario NDP MPP Calls Out Transport Canada Over Regulatory Challenges Affecting Northern First Nations – Net News Ledger
  14. They say Canada’s health system is broken. But can First Nations leaders create a new one in the shadow of colonialism? – Toronto Star

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Why Indigenous business owners gathered in Vancouver – APTN News
  2. Toronto-based retail outlet will amplify Indigenous brands – Windspeaker
  3. Spring wildfires costing Indigenous services ‘millions’ says minister – APTN News
  4. Housing by Indigenous, for Indigenous turns page on colonial approach – Windspeaker
  5. Historic Agreement Signed Between NWAC and Eight Central American Nations – Financial Post
  6. New urban, rural and Northern Indigenous housing organization gets $287.1M for urgent projects – CBC News
  7. Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase: Accelerating Reconciliation through better business relationships brings together government, business innovators and Indigenous leaders – Financial Post

Education, Health & Culture

  1. How one Mi’kmaw woman made pageant history – APTN News
  2. Reconciliation, one keystroke at a time – University of British Columbia
  3. Tyendinaga breaks ground on new $10M language and culture centre – APTN News
  4. ‘It’s kind of a dream’: Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy opens studio in Millbrook – SaltWire
  5. Anishinaabe artist paints the darker stories of the Indigenous experience – Windspeaker
  6. Education agreement aims to improve James Smith Cree Nation schooling – Global News
  7. Millions of Indigenous artifacts are still on display in museums around Canada – CBC News
  8. Innu kids learn from their own as Labrador First Nations take control of schooling – CKPG Today
  9. Universities need to value Indigenous knowledge, Mi’kmaw youth tells Senate committee – CBC News
  10. First Nation in B.C. buys back 140 year old robe, paying almost $40,000 to bring it home – Global News
  11. Residential school play featuring Peter Gabriel music will be performed with live symphony in Calgary – Windspeaker

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. B.C. extends Fairy Creek old-growth logging deferral – National Observer
  2. Protesters call for inquiry into Kanesatake environmental crisis – APTN News
  3. Land keepers celebrated at national guardians gathering – Turtle Island News
  4. Rain welcomed after wildfire forces Innu out of Quebec community – APTN News
  5. Ancient Indigenous ‘clam gardens’ could be modern-day climate solution – CBC News
  6. Mi’kmaw communities still cleaning up from Fiona prepare for the next hurricane season – CBC News
  7. Wildfires forcing evacuation of Anishnabe, Atikamekw and Cree communities in Quebec – APTN News
  8. Broadway fountain pays tribute to First Nation where Winnipeg’s drinking water originates – CBC News

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

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    • L’nuey blanket
    • L’nuey Toque
    • $200 grocery gift card
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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.
  12. All decisions by L’nuey with regard to all aspects of this Contest are final.

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  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
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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.
  12. All decisions by L’nuey with regard to all aspects of this Contest are final.

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  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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