A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey
Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend,
the Mi’kmaq words of the week are…
“Wel-lukwen!”
(well-loog-wen)
Meaning: You’re doing a great job!
In the News
- Indigenous Veterans Day marked at ceremonies across the country – APTN News
- First Nations leaders break ground on country’s largest urban reserve – Winnipeg Sun
- Residential school records released day before archbishop testifies at Senate – CTV News
- Mi’kmaw sisters honoured by their P.E.I. town for service in Second World War – CBC News
- Feds, lawyers in First Nations child-welfare case reach $55M deal over legal fees – CityNews
- Nova Scotia Power forced to redesign stalled hydro dam repair projects — again – CBC News
- Mi’kmaq sisters’ wartime service honoured at Veterans Memorial Green in Stratford – SaltWire
- Honouring their bravery and dedication: Indigenous veterans have their special day – CBC News
- ‘Not holding anything back’ on residential school records, archbishop tells Senate – Toronto Star
Politics & Law
- Founder of Métis of Ontario says self government law should pass – APTN News
- Inuk MP urges Métis, First Nations to stand in solidarity over Bill C-53 – Windspeaker
- Sherri-Lyn Hill becomes newly elected chief for Six Nations of the Grand River – CBC News
- Bill to recognize certain Métis governments, ‘not controversial’ says MN-S president – APTN News
- Manitoba Métis leaders warn MPs against legislation recognizing Métis Nation of Ontario – CBC News
- Congress of Aboriginal Peoples accuses Inuit leader of lateral violence against Labrador group – CBC News
- 2 years after promised review of discrimination complaints, CIRNAC, ISC won’t say if it’s done – APTN News
- Feds say Indigenous staff have no right to sue over alleged racism, toxicity at oil and gas agency – CBC News
- Cows and plows: Manitoba First Nation will get $205M windfall if community supports settlement – CBC News
- Supreme Court of Canada hears Ontario’s appeal of landmark Robinson Huron treaty annuities case – CBC News
- Senate Committee provides little pushback on Catholic representatives over residential school documents – Windspeaker
- Dakota Tipi First Nation sues federal government for $475M, alleges Manitoba air base built on unceded land – CBC News
Business, Finance & Economics
- Alberta energy company worried about renewables ban – Windspeaker
- Anishinabek debuts economic opportunities forum in the Sault – Penticton Herald
- How one company plans to bridge gaps and celebrate Indigenous culture – APTN News
- NTI vice-president says international trade bans on seal products impacts communities – APTN News
- Gas bar slated to become first business at Naawi-Oodena, 2 decades after Kapyong Barracks closure – CBC News
- Plans for Naawi-Oodena, major redevelopment of former Kapyong barracks, winding through Winnipeg city hall – CBC News
Education, Health & Culture
- IN PHOTOS: Glooscap First Nation Mawio’mi mesmerizes guests – SaltWire
- New book highlights Mi’kmaq basket weaving in stunning photos – CTV News
- National conference on ending homelessness gathers in Halifax – APTN News
- Artist Kent Monkman gives his gender-fluid alter ego an origin story – CBC Listen
- Mental health app for Canadian veterans named after Sask. mass stabbing victim – National Post
- ‘‘It’s a very special place’: Debert Mi’kmawey Interpretive Trail reopens after Fiona repairs – SaltWire
- A conversation on treaty education with the MK, Nova Scotia’s Mi’kmaw school board – Penticton Herald
- Indigenous language advocates ask if universities are doing enough for language revitalization – CBC News
Environment, Science & Technology
- Sinixt want a say in Columbia River Treaty renegotiations – CBC News
- Keeping the right to hunt in the treaties | Truth & Politics – APTN News
- Environmentalists push back against Suncor’s plan to expand tarsands – APTN News
- B.C. Indigenous leaders lobby for transition from open-net salmon farms – CBC News
- First Nations from B.C. in Ottawa to lobby feds to close fish farms on west coast – APTN News
- ‘We can’t be on the ice safely’: Inuit hunters say climate change is changing their lives – APTN News