IndigeNews: Nov. 28 – Dec. 4, 2022

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

  1. First Nation chief sues AFN, national chief over corruption allegations – CBC News
  2. Former NCTR director says National Council for Reconciliation is vital – APTN News
  3. N.B. RCMP investigating death of Elsipogtog First Nation man as homicide – CBC News
  4. 20 QUESTIONS: Keptin John Joe Sark says his favourite place is P.E.I. – SaltWire Network
  5. Mi’kmaq, environmental group work to create electric-powered lobster boat – CBC News
  6. Procession honours Mi’kmaw musician Charlie Levi in dance, drums and song – CBC News
  7. Reconciliation council bill not ‘co-developed’ with Inuit, ITK president says – Nunatsiaq News
  8. Odanak Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin officially welcomed to the supreme court – APTN News
  9. UN declaration is focus of government, First Nations meetings in B.C.: grand chief – CTV News
  10. CHRT send government back to drawing board on Jordan’s Principle settlement – Turtle Island News
  11. Mi’kmaq First Nation, environmental group work on creating zero-emission lobster boat – CTV News
  12. Jeremy Skibicki charged with 4 counts of first-degree murder of Indigenous women in Winnipeg – APTN News
  13. Indigenous leaders and advocates in Winnipeg say the MMIWG crisis is a national state of emergency – CBC News

Politics & Law

  1. Alberta chiefs call Sovereignty Act ‘self-centred and short-sighted’ – APTN News
  2. Ottawa is failing in protection of Indigenous women and girls: federal minister – Global news
  3. Housing, health care among priorities Manitoba First Nations leaders bring to PM – Winnipeg Sun
  4. Anti-establishment voice to provide counterpoint opinion for AFN national chief – Windspeaker.com
  5. Bill on cultural safety in health coming, Quebec says, following forced sterilizations study – CBC News
  6. RCMP may face charges in death of Wet’suwet’en man, advocates say reform is urgent – APTN News
  7. ‘Unfinished business’: Members of AMC hoping new grand chief will fix the organization – APTN News
  8. Judge denies Saskatchewan request for publication ban during Saulteaux sisters’ bail hearing – APTN News
  9. B.C. police watchdog finds grounds for charges against 3 RCMP officers in killing of Indigenous man – CTV News
  10. New Supreme Court of Canada justice carries a heavy responsibility, but doesn’t walk alone – Windspeaker.com
  11. Alberta Sovereignty act a resource grab, violates Indigenous rights by its very existence, say First Nations leaders – Windspeaker.com
  12. Métis Nation of Alberta overwhelmingly approve Constitution in largest ratification by an Indigenous Nation in Canadian History – NationTalk
  13. 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

  1. Indigenous clothing company looks to help people getting out of jail – APTN News
  2. Indigenous drone company eyes Mississauga First Nation for hub – Timmins Today
  3. Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week is back to celebrate Indigenous style – CBC News
  4. ‘Stonewalled’: Trans Mountain hides dealings with private security and spy firms – CBC News
  5. Ontario creators develop online shopping platform for authentic Indigenous art, wares – CBC News
  6. Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke taking Ontario government to court over online gaming – CBC News

Education, Health & Culture

  1. Report exposes ongoing sterilization crimes – The Eastern Door
  2. Scottish museum to return stolen totem pole in new year – APTN News
  3. See how a baby is welcomed into a First Nations community – CBC News
  4. Millions in federal cash will help languages in the North say leaders – APTN News
  5. Quebec report say forced sterilization poorly reported or documented – APTN News
  6. InFocus looks at the rise of Indigenous females and the issues they face – APTN News
  7. Young learners falling behind on literacy rates, say First Nations educators – CBC News
  8. Basketball team in Manitoba wasting no time getting ready for NAIG 2023 – APTN News
  9. ‘It’s life or death:’ Nunavik leaders look to improve search and rescue – Nunatsiaq News
  10. Repatriated 200-year-old Indigenous headdress to go on display in northern B.C. museum – CBC News
  11. Indigenous-led program unites families, diverts kids from child welfare system in 98% of cases – CBC News
  12. U of Sask. researcher hopes to improve public understanding of Indigenous gangs, street lifestyle – CBC News
  13. Trudeau announces millions in mental health support money during visit to James Smith Cree Nation – APTN News
  14. Government of Canada announces nearly $10 million to support Indigenous communities address substance-related harms – NationTalk

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. Traces of cocaine, pharmaceuticals found in B.C. river after floods – APTN News
  2. First Nation in western B.C. making strides toward energy sovereignty – CBC News
  3. 20K litres of fuel spilled after loaded tanker crashes near Nunavut gold mine – CBC News
  4. Thousands of plants, animals at risk of extinction in Canada: wild species report – APTN News
  5. Indigenous stewardship essential to prevent biodiversity loss, say First Nations conservationists – APTN News
  6. Why it’s so difficult for hundreds of remote communities to do away with diesel and embrace renewable energy  – CBC News
  7. Government of Canada invests $3.8 million to support barren-ground caribou conservation in the Northwest Territories – NationTalk
  8. Community of La Loche and Sask Polytech celebrate collaborative initiative to create culturally responsive wellness tools using virtual reality – NationTalk

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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