IndigeNews: October 10 – 15, 2023

A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend,

the Mi’kmaq word of the week is…

“Weju’sik”
(weh-joo-zig)

Meaning: windy 💨

In the News

  1. Discover Mi’kmaq petroglyphs from the last millennia – The Weather Network
  2. Supreme Court majority rules against federal impact assessment law – APTN News
  3. Abegweit First Nation chief’s full speech at Murray Harbour council meeting – CTV News
  4. P.E.I. village votes to investigate councillor who displayed anti-Indigenous sign – CTV News
  5. Federal government, Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq sign housing agreement – CTV News
  6. More than 50 Indigenous fish harvesters in the Maritimes face charges or on trial – CBC News
  7. 3rd-party investigation on sign questioning unmarked Indigenous graves set to go ahead – CBC News
  8. It’s been 10 years since RCMP raided N.B. anti-fracking encampment, but memories linger – CBC News
  9. WONDER AND AWE: Mi’kmaw birch bark canoe builder keeping traditions alive at Kejimkujik, N.S. – SaltWire
  10. ‘A dirty stain’: Murray Harbour leadership hopes P.E.I. minister will remove councillor, launches investigation into code of conduct breach – SaltWire

Politics & Law

  1. Kanesatake grand chief refuses call to step down – Penticton Herald
  2. Ottawa fighting to avoid paying $80M in First Nations child welfare legal fees – CBC News
  3. Treaties with Metis could be negotiated after self-government bill passes: minister – CTV News
  4. Louis Riel to receive honorary title as Manitoba’s 1st premier, Wab Kinew promises – CBC News
  5. CSIS warning Inuit leaders about covert foreign investment in Arctic, documents show – CBC News
  6. Feds must deliver ‘concrete actions’ to fix emergency response on First Nations: AG – Rossland News
  7. Bloc Quebécois stands with Algonquin Nation against proposed nuclear waste site – National Observer
  8. Former Indigenous Relations minister was warned against signing 2019 MOU with Labrador group – CBC News
  9. Supreme Court hears arguments on time limitations to bring claims of treaty obligation breaches – Windspeaker
  10. National Research Council breached constitutional duties in failed property sale, Manitoba Métis claim – CBC News
  11. Innu Nation comes to Ottawa to fight against recognition of NunatuKavut Community Council in Labrador – APTN News
  12. Former B.C. mining exec fined $30K for environmental violations — but First Nation says damage costs far more – CBC News
  13. Northern and Indigenous partners gather for the 4th annual Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee meeting – Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
  14. Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq and Government of Canada sign historic Framework Agreement, a milestone in delivering housing and infrastructure services in Mi’kmaw communities – Indigenous Services Canada

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Canada Boosts Indigenous Firms with Clean Energy Infrastructure – Mirage News
  2. Sault Ste. Marie airport to receive $660,000 boost from Canadian government – Aviation Source
  3. After tour of fire devastation in N.W.T., Trudeau promises new homes for Yellowknife – APTN News
  4. Failure to invest in Indigenous youth aging out of care could cost economy billions, report says – CBC News
  5. Government of Canada greening operations and supporting Indigenous businesses through clean electricity infrastructure in Canada – Public Services and Procurement Canada

Education, Health & Culture

  1. PHOTO: Celtic Colours visitors get hand drum making lessons – SaltWire
  2. Fund launched to revitalize endangered Wolastoqey language – CTV News
  3. ‘We know who we are’: Métis voices at the forefront of new journal – APTN News
  4. MMA gym in Listuguj celebrating 11 years of emotional and physical fitness – APTN News
  5. Indigenous students to benefit from country’s largest scholastic bursary fund – Windspeaker
  6. University of Toronto implements tuition-free initiative for 9 First Nations near its campuses – CBC News
  7. Indigenous writers, moderators will bring “difficult conversations” to Vancouver Writers Fest – Windspeaker
  8. Greater Vancouver homeless count shows intergenerational impact of residential schools, support workers say – CBC News
  9. ‘It’s a different game than we play’: Two Cape Breton Mi’kmaw youth selected to join ‘United Prep’ basketball program – SaltWire

Environment, Science & Technology

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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