A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey
Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend, the Mi’kmaq words of the week are…
“Wli Kesikewiku’s!”
(well-ee ges-sig-gay-wee-goos)
Meaning: Happy December (winter month)!
In the News
- First Nation chief sues AFN, national chief over corruption allegations – CBC News
- Former NCTR director says National Council for Reconciliation is vital – APTN News
- N.B. RCMP investigating death of Elsipogtog First Nation man as homicide – CBC News
- 20 QUESTIONS: Keptin John Joe Sark says his favourite place is P.E.I. – SaltWire Network
- Mi’kmaq, environmental group work to create electric-powered lobster boat – CBC News
- Procession honours Mi’kmaw musician Charlie Levi in dance, drums and song – CBC News
- Reconciliation council bill not ‘co-developed’ with Inuit, ITK president says – Nunatsiaq News
- Odanak Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin officially welcomed to the supreme court – APTN News
- UN declaration is focus of government, First Nations meetings in B.C.: grand chief – CTV News
- CHRT send government back to drawing board on Jordan’s Principle settlement – Turtle Island News
- Mi’kmaq First Nation, environmental group work on creating zero-emission lobster boat – CTV News
- Jeremy Skibicki charged with 4 counts of first-degree murder of Indigenous women in Winnipeg – APTN News
- Indigenous leaders and advocates in Winnipeg say the MMIWG crisis is a national state of emergency – CBC News
Politics & Law
- Alberta chiefs call Sovereignty Act ‘self-centred and short-sighted’ – APTN News
- Ottawa is failing in protection of Indigenous women and girls: federal minister – Global news
- Housing, health care among priorities Manitoba First Nations leaders bring to PM – Winnipeg Sun
- Anti-establishment voice to provide counterpoint opinion for AFN national chief – Windspeaker.com
- Bill on cultural safety in health coming, Quebec says, following forced sterilizations study – CBC News
- RCMP may face charges in death of Wet’suwet’en man, advocates say reform is urgent – APTN News
- ‘Unfinished business’: Members of AMC hoping new grand chief will fix the organization – APTN News
- Judge denies Saskatchewan request for publication ban during Saulteaux sisters’ bail hearing – APTN News
- B.C. police watchdog finds grounds for charges against 3 RCMP officers in killing of Indigenous man – CTV News
- New Supreme Court of Canada justice carries a heavy responsibility, but doesn’t walk alone – Windspeaker.com
- Alberta Sovereignty act a resource grab, violates Indigenous rights by its very existence, say First Nations leaders – Windspeaker.com
- Métis Nation of Alberta overwhelmingly approve Constitution in largest ratification by an Indigenous Nation in Canadian History – NationTalk
- Caring Society Briefing: Canada and Assembly of First Nations seek judicial review of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Letter-Decision on the class action Final Settlement Agreement – NationTalk
Business, Finance & Economics
- Indigenous clothing company looks to help people getting out of jail – APTN News
- Indigenous drone company eyes Mississauga First Nation for hub – Timmins Today
- Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week is back to celebrate Indigenous style – CBC News
- ‘Stonewalled’: Trans Mountain hides dealings with private security and spy firms – CBC News
- Ontario creators develop online shopping platform for authentic Indigenous art, wares – CBC News
- Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke taking Ontario government to court over online gaming – CBC News
Education, Health & Culture
- Report exposes ongoing sterilization crimes – The Eastern Door
- Scottish museum to return stolen totem pole in new year – APTN News
- See how a baby is welcomed into a First Nations community – CBC News
- Millions in federal cash will help languages in the North say leaders – APTN News
- Quebec report say forced sterilization poorly reported or documented – APTN News
- InFocus looks at the rise of Indigenous females and the issues they face – APTN News
- Young learners falling behind on literacy rates, say First Nations educators – CBC News
- Basketball team in Manitoba wasting no time getting ready for NAIG 2023 – APTN News
- ‘It’s life or death:’ Nunavik leaders look to improve search and rescue – Nunatsiaq News
- Repatriated 200-year-old Indigenous headdress to go on display in northern B.C. museum – CBC News
- Indigenous-led program unites families, diverts kids from child welfare system in 98% of cases – CBC News
- U of Sask. researcher hopes to improve public understanding of Indigenous gangs, street lifestyle – CBC News
- Trudeau announces millions in mental health support money during visit to James Smith Cree Nation – APTN News
- Government of Canada announces nearly $10 million to support Indigenous communities address substance-related harms – NationTalk
Environment, Science & Technology
- Traces of cocaine, pharmaceuticals found in B.C. river after floods – APTN News
- First Nation in western B.C. making strides toward energy sovereignty – CBC News
- 20K litres of fuel spilled after loaded tanker crashes near Nunavut gold mine – CBC News
- Thousands of plants, animals at risk of extinction in Canada: wild species report – APTN News
- Indigenous stewardship essential to prevent biodiversity loss, say First Nations conservationists – APTN News
- Why it’s so difficult for hundreds of remote communities to do away with diesel and embrace renewable energy – CBC News
- Government of Canada invests $3.8 million to support barren-ground caribou conservation in the Northwest Territories – NationTalk
- Community of La Loche and Sask Polytech celebrate collaborative initiative to create culturally responsive wellness tools using virtual reality – NationTalk