IndigeNews: Nov. 26 – Dec. 2, 2024

Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend,

The Mi’kmaw phrase of the week is…

“Wastewtik”
🗣 (wah-stew-digk)

Meaning: Frost ❄️

In the News

  1. Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq Elects New Co-Chair – Nation Talk
  2. Marking December 6: A Day of Remembrance – Acadia University
  3. Indigenous Self-Determination & Canada’s National Parks – First Peoples Law
  4. Chiefs in B.C. dismayed over AFN’s intervention in federal water legislation work – APTN News
  5. Wabanaki Winter Market celebrates 30th anniversary Dec. 14 – University of Maine
  6. The Government of Canada issues statement to urge everyone to “Come Together, Act Now” to end gender-based violence in Canada – Government of Canada
  7. One small solar panel started big East Coast dreams for energy self-sufficiency – The Hamilton Spectator
  8. AMC: Tribunal’s Jordan’s Principle Decision Exposes Critical Crisis in Funding and Services for First Nations Children – Nation Talk
  9. ‘Our ancestors are always in the room when we speak,’ Crystal Lewis on Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language revival – The Squamish Chief
  10. B.C. Métis society says Liberal candidate should resign after questions about her Indigenous heritage – National Post
  11. Northwest B.C. First Nation identifies potential unmarked graves at former Lejac Residential School site – Cranbrook Daily Townsman
  12. City of Winnipeg did too little to search landfill for women, families say in human rights complaint – CBC News
  13. Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Calls on Canada for New Mandate to Advance Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program – Assembly of First Nations

Politics & Law

  1. Why people keep trying to claim Indigenous identity – APTN News
  2. National Indigenous Defence Conference – Governor General of Canada
  3. Deal with B.C. First Nation comes back to haunt premier – Vancouver Sun
  4. Yukon amends its Municipal Act to offer alternative to oath of allegiance – CBC News
  5. Eskasoni chief mulls appeal of Cape Breton federal boundaries judicial review – Saltwire
  6. Manitoba nurse was paid nearly $50K instead of $500 he was owed: federal suit – CBC News
  7. Protestors blockade Kitcisakik First Nation over working conditions at the school – APTN News
  8. Supreme Court says Quebec must provide more money for First Nations police force – CTV News
  9. UPDATED: Hajdu pressured to implement First Nations Procurement Authority – SN Newswatch
  10. Blair says future of defence relies on building relationships with Indigenous Peoples – CTV News
  11. J.D. Irving, other companies want to appeal decision that releases them from land claim – CBC News
  12. Qalipu man pushing for sweeping changes to landmarks honouring Beothuk killers in N.L. – CBC News
  13. $5 treaty payments won’t even buy Tim Hortons meal today, says Alberta First Nation in billion-dollar lawsuit  – CBC News
  14. AMC Responds to Province’s Expansion of Electronic Monitoring Program to Address Intimate Partner Violence – Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
  15. Manitoba Métis Federation and Canada sign first-of-its-kind Self-Government Treaty – Government of Canada
  16. First Nations Leaders Gather to Advance Priorities at Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa, Ontario – Assembly of First Nations

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Federal Government Invests in New Homes in New Brunswick – Newswire
  2. It’s time to close the infrastructure gap for Indigenous communities – The Hill Times
  3. First Indigenous-led family care centre coming to Winnipeg – Government of Canada
  4. New funding supports Indigenous food sovereignty, security – Government of Canada
  5. New program to support growth of Indigenous tourism in Atlantic Canada – APTN News
  6. Ginoogaming First Nation opens temporary bridge to better connect members to region – CBC News
  7. AMC Calls for Immediate Action on Manitoba’s Alarming Child Poverty Rates – Manitoba Chiefs
  8. Carleton University provides historical context on issues about Indigenous identity – Capital Current
  9. Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Conference Board of Canada Release Report – Assembly of First Nations

Education, Health & Culture

  1. Where is Annie Mae’s Family Now? – The Cinemaholic
  2. An Indigenous Pediatrician’s Insights On Reclaiming Childhood – Forbes
  3. ACFO-ACAF EDIAR Learning Series: Heraldry in Northern Canada – ACFO ACFA
  4. Beadwork exhibition highlights talent of dozens of Indigenous artists – Global News
  5. First Nations are mobilizing in the fight against addictions and drug trafficking – Newswire
  6. Elsipogtog community in N.B. keep traditions alive through basket weaving – Global News
  7. 4 northern Manitoba First Nations getting new schools, 1 other to be renovated – CBC News
  8. Indigenous North Okanagan woman continues to work toward reconciliation – Eagle Valley News
  9. Stolen Ulkatcho First Nation plaque honours historical missing, murdered women – Coast Mountain News
  10. ATEP featured in project profiling Canada’s Indigenous teacher education programs – University of Alberta
  11. Indigenous delegates from Canada attend 10th International Indigenous Pre-conference on HIV and AIDS – CBC News

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. The turtle inspires these Indigenous advocates to give back to the land – CBC News
  2. DFO using drones to detect gear tampering in Gulf of St. Lawrence region – CBC News
  3. Indigenous representation matters when we talk about plastic – David Suzuki Foundation
  4. New report details how to involve Indigenous groups in Canadian clean energy – CBC News
  5. Peaches Spread Across North America Via Indigenous Communities – Technology Networks
  6. Delivering an award-winning $33-million water treatment plant with locally sourced labour – Colliers
  7. Study finds Indigenous people cultivated hazelnuts 7,000 years ago, challenging modern assumptions – CBC News
  8. While plastics are negotiated internationally, a First Nation breathes toxic air in Chemical Valley – National Observer
  9. Empowering Indigenous voices in STEM through the NSF Research Traineeship program – US National Science Foundation
  10. From exploitation to empowerment: how researchers can protect Indigenous peoples’ rights to own and control their data – Nature

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

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  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.
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  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.
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    • Basket by master basket weaver, Keptin Jimmy Bernard
    • L’nuey blanket
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    • $200 grocery gift card
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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.
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  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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