IndigeNews: Nov. 16 – 22, 2020

A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

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

“Nestim!“
(nesd-um)

Meaning: “I understand!”

In the News

  1. 2020 Assembly of First Nations 41st Annual General Meeting – Nation Talk
  2. Video: The history of the Mi’kmaw lobster fishery in the Atlantic region – CBC News
  3. Mi’kmaw artist drawing on heritage for Indigenous Marvel superheroes – CBC News
  4. How did it get to this? A recent timeline of Indigenous lobster-fishing rights – The Coast
  5. Video: Mi’kmaw chiefs say DFO only looking out for non-Indigenous fishers – APTN News
  6. Mi’kmaq chief calls on DFO to ensure safe launch of moderate livelihood fishery – CBC News
  7. Canadian military team assessing COVID-19 outbreak in Opaskwayak Cree Nation – CTV News
  8. Ottawa has spent $3.2M fighting St. Anne’s residential school survivors in court since 2013 – CBC News
  9. RCMP could mend ties with Mi’kmaq by reopening bid for N.S. 911 centre, national chief says – CBC News
  10. Call for monuments to residential-school survivors to be built in capital cities across Canada – National Post
  11. Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities – Government of Canada
  12. Introducing Joyce’s Principle – Atikamekw present Joyce’s Principle to the governments of Québec and Canada – Nation Talk

Politics & Law

  1. Sinclair outlines path to reconciliation – Northern News
  2. Membertou elects youth chief and council – Cape Breton Post
  3. Decolonizing Justice: Case Comment on R. v. Turtle – First Peoples Law
  4. What could implementing UNDRIP look like in the NWT? – Cabin Radio
  5. U of O Indigenous law students mark new era of self-government – CBC News
  6. Fisheries minister says she hasn’t read Marshall decisions in full – The Guardian
  7. Feds need better data on COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: Miller – CTV News
  8. Enoch Cree Nation Settles $91-Million Claim Over Federal Bombing Range – Huff Post
  9. Indigenous communities in Canada have already mastered non-police intervention – Mic
  10. DFO’s Jordan defends government’s actions during violence over Mi’kmaw fishery – APTN News
  11. Indigenous services minister overrules senior bureaucrat on Neskantaga water probe – CBC News
  12. Proposed changes to Broadcasting Act have Indigenous producers cautiously optimistic – CBC News
  13. Civilian review of RCMP handling of Elsipogtog resistance ‘doesn’t go far enough’ says prof – APTN News
  14. New roundtable will host ‘nation-to-nation’ talks between Quebec and Assembly of First Nations – CTV News
  15. Manitoba staying true to ‘colonial context’ by denying Indigenous children legal recourse – Turtle Island News
  16. Court operations committee releases guidance addressing issues of Indigenous peoples amid COVID-19 – Canadian Lawyer
  17. Government of Canada supports restorative justice initiatives across the country, including those supporting Indigenous communities and youth – Government of Canada
  18. National Chief Bulletin – Update on federal engagement for a Bill to advance implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – Assembly of First Nations

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Nunavik hydro project secures $92-million loan – Nunatsiaq News
  2. Program aims to give Indigenous people a shot at shipbuilding – Halifax Today
  3. Wolastoqey Demand Legislators Force Action from Higgs Government – Nation Talk
  4. Seafood buyers say DFO doesn’t let them buy moderate livelihood catch – CBC News
  5. Canadian indigenous group to invest up to C$1 billion in Keystone oil pipeline – Reuters
  6. Canada Post introduces Indigenous and Northern Reconciliation Strategy – Canada Post
  7. Winning design for $130M Art Gallery of Nova Scotia pays homage to Mi’kmaq – CBC News
  8. Video: Newly formed Skoden Entertainment lands Disney Channel in new deal – APTN News
  9. Millbrook still waiting to hear about RCMP communications centre review – The Chronicle Herald
  10. Video: Indigenous communities in Sask., Alberta to receive $120M for coronavirus fight – Global News
  11. Sipekne’katik First Nation secures sale for 45K kg of lobster caught by moderate livelihood fishers – Q107
  12. Video: New pilot project offers 360-degree video tours to boost Indigenous tourism in Ontario – CTV News
  13. Turtle Island Edmonton initiative aims to make businesses safer spaces for Indigenous youth – The Gateway
  14. Canada’s Indigenous Partnerships Are New Take On Funding Oil And Gas Infrastructure – Investable Universe
  15. ICYMI: Ontario’s first Indigenous-owned winery starts production, provincial COVID-19 measures intensify, and more – Eat North

Education, Health & Culture

  1. Eskasoni twins start podcast – Cape Breton Post
  2. Time for Ottawa to exonerate Riel – Winnipeg Free Press
  3. Sabrina Muise works with youth to preserve Mi’kmaq culture – The Telegram
  4. Up-and-coming Canadian Indigenous creatives you should know – The Varsity
  5. National group of sharing circles thriving online during pandemic – APTN News
  6. Marvel picks Edmonton comic book illustrator for Indigenous issue – CBC News
  7.  How Quebec’s Minowé clinic is improving Indigenous access to health care – CBC News
  8. Mi’kmaw writer says it’s about time Halifax get rid of ‘Micmac’ on street signs – CBC Radio
  9. Video: Help coming to pandemic-hit First Nations as the number of cases grows – APTN News
  10. U of M studying tooth decay health gap in Manitoba First Nation communities – Winnipeg Sun
  11. Changes made in Ontario Marriage Act to recognize Indigenous marriage ceremonies – APTN News
  12. Bennett’s striking Tepkik wins Nova Scotia Lieutenant Governor’s Masterworks Award – The Guardian
  13. Video: Mi’kmaw elder left speechless as KPMB chosen for new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia design – Global News

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. Mi’kmaw First Nation releases catch numbers from lobster fishery – CBC News
  2. Indigenous-owned solar farm opens in remote northern Alberta community – CBC News
  3. Indigenous communities bracing for climate change with help from Laurentian – SooToday
  4. Majority of Manitobans support establishing Indigenous Protected Areas: Probe poll – Winnipeg Sun
  5. ‘Mining at any cost’: Yukoners say territory needs major mineral development overhaul – The Narwhal
  6. [Op-Ed] BC First Nations in Forestry: What Does Commitment Mean? – BC First Nations Forestry Council
  7. How an Indigenous land-based learning approach to STEM could help students across Canada – The Star
  8. ‘We’re not animals’: Frustrations mount for Neskantaga First Nation as water crisis drags on – CTV News
  9. Video: Quebec initiates first round of negotiations with Algonquin Nation over moose hunting – APTN News
  10. Educator hopes incorporating traditional knowledge will draw more Indigenous students to STEM – CBC News
  11. Highway 101 shut down as Avon River causeway protesters urge action to allow free fish passage – SaltWire Network
  12. Canada gives $1.4 million to support Nunavik Inuit’s management of Arqvilliit Indigenous Protected Area – The Narwhal
  13. ‘Put away your power saws’: First Nations leaders, conservationists have a new plan to protect old-growth – The Narwhal
  14. Canada’s first Indigenous-led Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary begins operations in British Columbia – Government of Canada

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

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  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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