IndigeNews: Sep. 14 – 20, 2022

A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey

Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend, the Mi’kmaq word of the week is…

“Metuamukwa’sik”

Meaning: stormy weather (rain/snow); weather is getting worse

In the News

  1. Queen’s death shines spotlight on wrongs suffered by Indigenous people – Toronto Sun
  2. As families gather to bury their dead, James Smith Cree Nation struggles to heal – CBC News
  3. Prime minister, Governor General to be joined by Indigenous leaders at Queen’s funeral – CBC News
  4. New details of Jamie Sark’s death emerge as Lennox Island man pleads guilty to manslaughter – CBC News
  5. Fate of $20B compensation for First Nations children in hands of Canadian Human Rights Tribunal – CBC News
  6. Indigenous population hits 1.8M, growing at twice rate of non-Indigenous Canadians: 2021 census – CBC News

Politics & Law

  1. Quebec party hopefuls to sound off during Indigenous-specific debate – APTN News
  2. Fraudster racked up $84,000 in tools and lumber on Mi’kmaw band’s tab – SaltWire Network
  3. Atikamekw community doesn’t want to solve problems ‘on the ground’: Legault – APTN News
  4. Manitoba’s moose hunting regulations unconstitutional, First Nations leaders say – CBC News
  5. Federal minister discusses First Nation policing, healing programs after stabbings – Global News
  6. Growing calls to renegotiate Ottawa’s landmark $20B First Nations child welfare deal – CBC News
  7. First Nations in Manitoba lack adequate security measures, including police, chiefs say – CBC News
  8. Report calls for inclusion of First Nations representation in Thunder Bay police, board – APTN News
  9. First Nations leaders, critics underwhelmed by independent panel report on Thunder Bay police – CBC News
  10. Sipekne’katik and Millbrook residents question RCMP failure to issue warnings about N.S. mass shooter – CBC News
  11. Mi’kmaw lawyer says federal government wants to limit treaty rights in Marshall decision through the courts – Ku’ku’kwes News

Business, Finance & Economics

  1. Where you buy your orange shirt matters — here’s why – CBC News
  2. New reality show aims to ‘feed the spirit’ of Indigenous business – CBC News
  3. First made-in-Canada Indigenous orange shirts produced in Truro – SaltWire Network
  4. Northern Yukon First Nations oppose extension to oil and gas company’s exploration permits – CBC News
  5. Wolastoqey chiefs accuse N.B. Power of scuttling negotiations over Mactaquac dam refurbishment – CBC News
  6. Saulteaux woman has ‘a dream come true’ walking and jigging the runway at New York Fashion Week – CBC News
  7. The Canadian Institute launches forum on First Nations housing and infrastructure Atlantic in Halifax welcoming industry and community leaders – Newswire

Education, Health & Culture

  1. Ontario Northland rolls out Every Child Matters locomotive – Windspeaker
  2. McGill University unveils new space for Indigenous learning in medical school – CBC News
  3. Journalism program in Halifax sweetens the pot to recruit Mi’kmaw students | APTN News – YouTube
  4. Talking truths: Documentary about Indigenous leader’s journey debuts at FIN Atlantic Film Festival – SaltWire Network
  5. Putting in the work: Lanier Phillips Award winner Rowan White expresses Mi’kmaw culture through theatre and music – SaltWire Network
  6. Jingle dresses and mermaid tails: Cape Breton artist’s answer to internet challenge led to Indigenous inspired characters – SaltWire Network
  7. ‘She lived life from the heart’: We’koqma’q matriarch remembered as warrior for Mi’kmaq culture, people with disabilities – SaltWire Network

Environment, Science & Technology

  1. Qalipu First Nation seeks volunteers to count N.L. bats and help with research – CBC News
  2. Wetland mapping to support Indigenous-led conservation in northern B.C. – Ducks Unlimited 
  3. Vancouver Island First Nations seek to double the size of coastal Guardians program – Global News
  4. Mi’kmaw community hopes net-zero building reduces carbon footprint and saves money – CBC News
  5. Indigenous leaders hope to restore culinary and cultural bounty of ancient sea gardens on Gulf Islands – CBC News

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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