IndigeNews: May 7 – 13, 2024

A Weekly Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend,

the Mi’kmaq word of the week is…

“Naku’set”
🗣 (nah-goo-set)

Meaning: Sun 🌞

In the News

  1. Fortress of Louisbourg seeks opinions from public, Mi’kmaq – SaltWire
  2. Students ‘bring the power’ of first Mawio’mi to N.S. high school – CBC News
  3. NDP MP pushes the feds to establish a guaranteed livable basic income – APTN News
  4. Meet Wendell Labobe: P.E.I.’s 1st regional chief at the Assembly of First Nations – CBC News
  5. This Mi’kmaw activist is blazing trails: from sacred land protector to law school grad – CBC News
  6. Small modular reactors a game-changing technology, says North Shore Mi’kmaq GM – Windspeaker
  7. Calls for investigation into incident where two Mik’maw men were detained by DFO officers – APTN News
  8. ‘Art has been good to me’: Leonard Paul reflects on life after becoming honourary PhD recipient – SaltWire
  9. PHOTO: Mi’kmaw elder, residential school survivor, receives honorary doctorate from Nova Scotia university – SaltWire

Politics & Law

  1. Senate committee studies elver fishery shut down by DFO in March – APTN News
  2. Court, families hear how Indigenous women were murdered in Winnipeg – APTN News
  3. Indigenous relations minister says federal cabinet didn’t decide fate of Bill C-53 – APTN News
  4. Court quashes federal decision to allocate fishing licences in Nunavut to non-Inuit – CBC News
  5. Historic Haida Nation agreement shows the world how to uphold Indigenous rights – The Conversation
  6. After four generations, B.C. returns land on Vancouver Island to Lyackson First Nation – Times Colonist
  7. Northern affairs minister says Métis Nation of Ontario has work to do in proving legitimacy – APTN News
  8. Lyackson First Nation, Cowichan Tribes, B.C. reach milestone agreement – Government of British Columbia
  9. ‘B.C.’ legislative assembly to issue formal apology to First Nations, build residential ‘school’ memorial – IndigiNews
  10. Chiefs of Ontario Launch Litigation Against the Province and Canada Over Failure to Keep First Nations Safe – Chiefs of Ontario

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Indigenous luxury on display at this year’s Met Gala – CBC News
  2. Inotsiavik Centre in Labrador wins $1M Arctic Inspiration Prize – APTN News
  3. Indigenous language advocate says federal budget falls short – Times Colonist
  4. Ground breaks on Indigenous-led housing project on Vancouver Island – CBC News
  5. Government of Canada launches major new initiative to support Indigenous tourism – Government of Canada

Education, Health & Culture

  1. Kainai Nation, opioids and the children left behind – APTN News
  2. First Nation takes over operation of Gold Rush-era historic site – CBC News
  3. Music Monday brings message of reconciliation to Cape Breton – CTV News
  4. Mi’kmaw tailored CCA program meets community needs in Eskasoni – SaltWire
  5. Métis beadworker Jennine Krauchi honoured with prestigious art award – APTN News
  6. Indigenous fashion takes the runway with an eye to history — and the future – CBS News
  7. These Indigenous women are decolonizing parenting to help raise empowered children – CBC News
  8. Pictou Landing First Nation celebrates grand blessing of school after COVID-19 disruptions – Saltwire
  9. Archaeology conference aims to centre Indigenous perspectives in work on ancestral sites – CBC News
  10. Indigenous food sovereignty farm featured in documentary screening at Vancouver festival – Windspeaker

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. Why a First Nation in Alberta is protesting against Obsidian Energy – APTN News
  2. New moth species discovered near Logan Lake given Indigenous scientific name – Castanet
  3. Aamjiwnaang: Living in the shadow of Sarnia’s Chemical Valley – The Stratford Beacon Herald
  4. Start of wildfire season better than last year, but risk is high as drought continues – APTN News
  5. B.C. encouraging First Nations to sign up for app-based spill alert system – Vancouver Island Free Daily
  6. First Nations Leaders Convene in Gatineau to Address Disproportionate Impact of Disasters and Pandemics – The Hamilton Spectator

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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