L’nuey IndigeNews – June 14 – 21, 2021
A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey
Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend,
the Mi’kmaq words of the week were…
“Wli Nujj Na’kwekm!”
Meaning: Happy Father’s Day!
IN THE NEWS
COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know – CBC News
Mi’kmaw woman from Summerside writes poem about residential schools – CBC News
Mik’maq hope to protect heritage with proposed P.E.I. national park reserve – CBC News
‘A huge task’: Search will take time at former Shubenacadie residential school site – CBC News
Mount Stewart Consolidated students celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day – CBC News
POLITICS & LAW
Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society appoints first Indigenous president – CBC News
Residential Schools and Reconciliation: A Canada Day Proposal – First Peoples Law
MNA takes Alberta to court over stalled Métis consultation policy negotiation – Toronto Star
How Canada’s UNDRIP bill was strengthened to reject ‘racist’ doctrine of discovery – CTV News
Why Canada is back in court trying to quash two rulings related to First Nations kids – APTN News
Bill to align Canadian law with UN Indigenous rights declaration passes to become law – CTV News
AFN slams Ottawa for ‘heartless’ legal challenge of First Nations child compensation – Saanich News
First Nations group wants to intervene in human rights case against Vancouver police – Toronto Star
Nunavut MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq says departure from Parliament not the end of her story – CBC News
BUSINESS, FINANCE & ECONOMICS
Abegweit First Nation and Parks Canada partner for P.E.I. weddings, events – CBC News
Artist who brings stories to life with Mi’kmaq hieroglyphics launches clothing line – CBC News
Winnipeg Cree influencer featured in Sephora’s first Indigenous history month ad campaign – CBC News
EDUCATION, HEALTH & CULTURE
Want to learn Mi’kmaw? There are dozens of apps for that – CBC News
COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know – CBC News
‘Lip service’: The need for Indigenous-led language revitalization – The Charlatan
Council of Elders helping incorporate Wabanaki content into school curriculum – CBC News
How my grandfather changed my life by teaching me the ways of our ancestors – CBC News
Indigenous language commissioner, director posts created by federal government – Toronto Star
The First Commissioner and Directors of Indigenous Languages are Appointed – Canadian Heritage
‘Man camp’ threat to Mi’kmaw women unchanged since MMIWG inquiry, say advocates – CBC News
ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Online map highlights B.C.’s diverse Indigenous communities – Global News
Indigenous Leaders Say BC Is Failing on Forestry and Reconciliation – The Tyee
New slaughterhouse will make First Nation farm a cut above the rest – APTN News
Panel says Grassy Mountain coal mine in Alberta Rockies not in public interest – APTN News
How a Hudson teacher is using Minecraft to teach kids about Indigenous history – CTV News
Mi’kmaw leaders considering MMIWG safety concerns tied to N.S. energy project – CBC News
Wela’lioq, M’sit No’kmaq
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