IndigeNews: Nov. 15 – 20, 2022

A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

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

“Keptekewiku’s”
(geb-deg-gay-we-goos)

Meaning: November (frost month)

In the News

  1. Human rights tribunal rejects $40 billion child welfare deal – Turtle Island News
  2. Lennox Island First Nation to celebrate new fire hall with open house – CBC News
  3. Tom Jackson, Ovide Mercredi selected for Order of Canada honours – APTN News
  4. Emma Morrison is the first Indigenous woman to win Miss World Canada – CBC News
  5. Ottawa sets aside $3B for out-of-court settlements with Indigenous people – CBC News
  6. Nature Conservancy of Canada to purchase Oulton’s Island off western P.E.I. – SaltWire Network
  7. AFN hasn’t ruled out court challenge to tribunal’s child welfare decision, regional chief says – CBC News
  8. Sentencing hearing held for Lennox Island, P.E.I. man who pleaded guilty in Jamie Sark’s death – CBC News
  9. Atlantic First Nations Water Authority signs deal to take over water services in 17 First Nations – CBC News

Politics & Law

  1. Métis MPs take time to reflect on Louis Riel Day – APTN News
  2. Alberta First Nations leaders stand against premier’s sovereignty act – Global News
  3. Treaty chiefs oppose proposed sovereignty act, say it infringes on rights – CBC News
  4. Alberta Métis week capped off with celebration about new constitution – APTN News
  5. Alberta chief critical of Premier Danielle Smith’s claim of Indigenous roots – Global News
  6. Treaty chiefs in Alberta reject United Conservatives’ proposed sovereignty act – APTN News
  7. 25 years after the Delgamuukw case, the fight for land is more contentious than ever – CBC News
  8. AFN hasn’t ruled out court challenge to tribunal’s child welfare decision, regional chief says – CBC News
  9. ‘We’re put first again’: Why swearing in a new B.C. premier on Musqueam territory matters – CBC News
  10. ‘There’s a lot to talk about:’ Indigenous gathering to discuss Cannabis Act in Vernon, B.C. – Global News
  11. Constitution vote would allow Alberta Métis to self-govern; opponents feel under-consulted – Global News
  12. Legal advocacy group for First Nations people granted intervener status in Supreme Court case – CBC News
  13. Proposed updates to child welfare legislation would require preservation of Indigenous identity – CBC News
  14. Hajdu accepts conclusions of AG report on First Nations emergency management – Thunder Bay News Watch
  15. Lessons from Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin’s appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada – Canadian Lawyer
  16. Feds, Assembly of First Nations move forward on reforming process to resolve historical grievances – CBC News

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Indigenous-led tourism initiatives get support – The Brantford Expositor
  2. Ottawa says No to expansion of Mary River mine in Nunavut – APTN News
  3. Northern Affairs minister says no to Baffinland mine expansion – CBC News
  4. Hydro One strikes powerline partnership with First Nation – Northern Ontario Business
  5. First Nation strikes benefits deal with Marathon mine builder – Northern Ontario Business
  6. Sharing success: Indigenous entrepreneurs open trading post in North Bay, Ont. – CBC News
  7. Matawa chiefs push back against U.S. military agenda in the Ring of Fire – Northern Ontario Business
  8. Memes, products spring up after ‘Indigenous Creatures’ comment by ABC news anchor – APTN News
  9. Mining company in Nunavut warns of ‘significant implications’ of not approving expansion – APTN News
  10. New certification to focus on large infrastructure projects in Indigenous communities – Anishinabek News
  11. Kahkewistahaw First Nation says Mosaic has shirked duty to consult while operating potash mines in Sask. – CBC News
  12. Saskatchewan First Nation accuses U.S. miner of extracting potash without providing ‘benefit’ to community – Financial Post
  13. Indigenous Relations’ mandate letter heavy on economic strategy, but minister says it’s all about reconciliation – Windspeaker

Education, Health & Culture

  1. Nuxalk carve totem poles to resist potential gold mines – APTN News
  2. How Indigenous institutes are reclaiming education – Maclean’s Education
  3. Inmate hunger strike highlights problems facing Indigenous people in prison – Global News
  4. Mi’kmaw artist raises nearly $10K to bring art program to Shubenacadie classrooms – CBC News
  5. Manitoba First Nations leaders call on government assistance for God’s Lake meth crisis – Global News
  6. Co-author of status card report says First Nations people experiencing ‘micro-aggressions’ – APTN News
  7. Racism and discrimination are almost universal when showing status card, new report says – APTN News
  8. Manitoba looks to change Vital Statistics Act to accept traditional Indigenous names with new law – CBC News
  9. Panel to hear stories about gender-based discrimination to determine if AFN has systemic issues – Windspeaker

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. Bison to once again roam lands around Batoche, Sask., after deal inked – CBC News
  2. Six Nations not included in First Nations drinking water settlement – Two Row Times
  3. EverWind pens MOU with Potlotek Development for green projects – SaltWire Network
  4. Climate Changed: Limited transportation infrastructure facing threats in the North – APTN News
  5. Indigenous entrepreneurs are using drones and aerospace tech to decolonize the sky – CBC Radio
  6. To Fight Climate Change, Canada Turns to Indigenous People to Save Its Forests – New York Times
  7. Indigenous Services Canada failing First Nations in response to wildfires, floods: AG – Coast Reporter
  8. Indigenous people an ‘afterthought’ as world leaders gather to confront climate change -Vancouver Sun
  9. Indigenous guardian program brings hope, sovereignty to Manitoba’s last undammed river – The Narwhal
  10. First Nation in BC partners with university researchers to develop biodegradable packing foam – Windspeaker
  11. Canada spends more on responding to climate emergencies in First Nations than preventing them, auditor general says – National Observer

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

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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.
  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.
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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.
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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
  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.

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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/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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