L’nuey IndigeNews + Holiday News Summary – Dec. 14, 2020 – Jan 10, 2021
Kwe’ nitap,
Hello friend,
The Mi’kmaq words of the week are…
Wli Punamujuiku’s!
Pronounced: well-ee boo-na-moo-jooey-goos
Meaning: Happy January!
IN THE NEWS
Indigenous Rights Year in Review – First Peoples Law
Four Indigenous finalists among nominees for new $5 bill – CTV News
Vaccine rollout picks up speed in First Nations across Canada – Global News
First Nations scholar says AFN stuck in old ways, needs to change – APTN News
Clearwater shareholders approve sale to Mi’kmaw bands, B.C. firm – CBC News
What’s in store for harvesting rights? InFocus looks forward to 2021 – APTN News
Broken promises, unceded land: The history behind the Land Back Lane protest – TVO
First Nations in Quebec implement stricter public health measures as COVID-19 cases climb – CBC News
HOLIDAY NEWS SUMMARY: IN THE NEWS
10 pivotal First Nations rights disputes to watch in 2021 – Macleans
Lennox Island First Nation family missing traditional powwows – CBC News
Lennox Island community building project completes first small home – CBC News
10-year-old Cote First Nation girl inspires ribbon skirt social media movement – CTV News
Four First Nations people are among 59 people named to the Order of Canada – Turtle Island News
Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities – Government of Canada
POLITICS & LAW
AFN heats up as national chief role opens up – Winnipeg Free Press
Nova Scotia Supreme Court approves sale of Clearwater Seafoods – CBC News
HOLIDAY NEWS SUMMARY: POLITICS & LAW
Lobster livelihood fishery talks hit bottom – The Coast
A Cold Rain Falls: Canada’s Proposed UNDRIP Legislation – First Peoples Law
Battle brewing over UNDRIP: A primer on government Bill C-15 – APTN News
A critical milestone on the road to reconciliation – The Canadian Bar Association
Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation goes to court to battle Fort Simpson land sale – CBC News
New Indigenous advisory council to tackle policing issues in Edmonton – CBC News
Feds should detail vaccination plan for Indigenous communities: NDP – CKPG Today
BC Privacy commissioner rejects First Nations’ COVID-19 data release complaint – BIV
First Nations say Quebec’s plan to tackle racism won’t have ‘lasting effect’ – APTN News
Treaty Six First Nations sign agreement with Alberta government – Red Deer News Now
Implementation of UNDRIP ‘long overdue’ says key figure who helped draft it – CBC News
RCMP commits to changes on how it collects, uses information about protesters – APTN News
Quebec police watchdog completes probe into RCMP-involved killing of Rodney Levi – North Shore News
BUSINESS, FINANCE & ECONOMICS
Outlook: Canada’s emerging Indigenous economy is gaining momentum – BIV
Clearwater shareholders approve sale to Mi’kmaw bands, B.C. firm – CBC News
The Trans Mountain project faces a year of challenges and opportunity – CBC News
Proposed $22B railroad through part of Yukon raising environmental concerns – APTN News
HOLIDAY NEWS SUMMARY: BUSINESS, FINANCE & ECONOMICS
Potlotek receives funding for cultural projects – Cape Breton Post
Indigenous Face Masks gets ‘incredible’ response – Timmins Today
Indigenous based online art sale gets international attention – APTN News
Dene Nation and Gwich’in Tribal Council get federal funding boost – CBC News
$5M program to help Indigenous people build financial wellness – Toronto Star
$451.2 million slated for infrastructure projects in 2021-2022: GNWT – NNSL Media
Indigenous tourism in Alberta sees opportunity in wellness, survivalist sectors – CBC News
Former Neskantaga contractor accused of cutting corners in other First Nations – Global News
N.S. to provide $750,000 for mental health support in Mi’kmaw communities – Cape Breton Post
EDUCATION, HEALTH & CULTURE
Indigenous astronomies and ‘astro-colonialism’ – CBC Radio
Reframing Indigenous stories in joy: Jesse Wente – CBC Radio
For Indigenous Peoples it’s time to look within – Now Toronto
TikTok gives Cree jingle dress dancer a new outlook on life – APTN News
Cowessess First Nation eyes spring launch of child welfare system – Global News
Why a cross-country ski program is a ‘northern light’ for Sask. First Nation – CBC News
Former AFN national chief and Cree grand chief speaks out against vaccine – APTN News
Work with communities to address vaccine hesitancy, say Indigenous leaders – CBC News
Indigenous arts community mourns loss of emerging storyteller Taran Kootenhayoo – CBC News
Indigenous Language, Community, and Legends in Post-Secondary Education – The Arctic Institute
HOLIDAY NEWS SUMMARY: EDUCATION, HEALTH & CULTURE
Burying Sir John A. Macdonald – Macleans
Indigenous Housing Solutions, Built on Empowerment – The Tyee
7-year-old teaches Mi’kmaw quillwork, a skill she learned from her mom – CBC News
‘It’s a book about hope’: Mi’kmaq author releases Between Two Worlds – Toronto Star
Health Canada greenlights ‘milestone’ Moderna vaccine for use in the North – APTN News
Trickster producers resign amid Michelle Latimer Indigenous identity questions – CBC News
VIDEO: Eskasoni kiju’s holiday dinner pick — traditional Mi’kmaq meat pie – Cape Breton Post
‘Shift in perspective:’ Indigenous place names moving Canada from colonial past – Kamloops This Week
ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Sipekne’katik lobster fishery closed for the season – CBC News
Teck, BC First Nation sign land conservation agreement – Mining.com
Indigenous flight school celebrates its first all-female crew – CTV News
2021 could mark a turning point for the logging of old growth trees in B.C. – CBC News
Want to save B.C. salmon? Bring back Indigenous fishing systems, study says – The Narwhal
Wilkinson, First Nations concerned by sale of energy leases in Alaska wildlife refuge – CTV News
Clean water for First Nations critical during the COVID-19 pandemic: Activists – Welland Tribune
HOLIDAY NEWS SUMMARY: ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
$50M forestry trust begins paying out funds – CBC News
Celebrating Indigenous Leadership in Clean Energy – Cision
Sipekne’katik lobster fishery closed for the season – CBC News
Dehcho First Nation and scientists launch climate change podcast – CBC News
Dene National Chief calls on gov’t to act on Alberta’s leaking tailings ponds – CBC News
Coastal B.C. First Nations seek bigger role in grizzly bear management – Vancouver Sun
Potlotek one of first Atlantic Indigenous communities to launch garden initiative – CBC News
Atlantic First Nations building geothermal greenhouses to address food insecurity – Toronto Star
Federal fisheries minister announces phaseout of Discovery Islands fish farms – National Observer
Area First Nations express opposition to proposed $5.6 billion petrochemical project – CKPG Today
Wela’lioq, M’sit No’kmaq
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