L’nuey IndigeNews – Apr. 26 – May 2, 2021
A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey
Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend,
the Mi’kmaq words of the week are…
“Wli Etqoljewiku’s”
(well-ee ed-hole-jah-wee-goos)
Meaning: Happy May!
IN THE NEWS
Project aims to conserve vital Mi’kmaw food sources – CBC News
COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know – CBC News
UN peacekeepers won’t monitor Sipekne’katik fishery, says expert – CBC News
P.E.I. First Nations continuing talks, consultation on Mi’kmaw fishery – CBC News
Mi’kmaw research group learns more about salmon life cycle using tracking devices – CBC News
‘Great champion of Indigenous Peoples,’ B.C. judge, politician, Thomas Berger dies – Coast Reporter
Controversial bench statue of Sir John A. in Charlottetown hit by vandals again – SaltWire Network
POLITICS & LAW
‘We lost our why.’ Chiefs debate future of Dene Nation – Cabin Radio
N.B. could set precedent in First Nations tax deals, says expert – CBC News
Supreme Court ruling could help Indigenous people on Maine border – CBC News
Northerners remember Thomas Berger, a champion of Indigenous rights – CBC News
Elected chief of Six Nations tries to unify sides ahead of land claim fight – APTN News
Unsafe, unnecessary, and unlawful: First Nation makes last stand against Site C – Ricochet
Treaty rights at centre of trial of 4 Mi’kmaw fishermen set to begin next month – CBC News
Indigenous law being steadily rebuilt in Canada, says UVic prof Val Napoleon – Saanich News
Minister thumbs her nose at judge, First Nations over aquaculture decision – Sea West News
Six Nations elected chief stresses unity, reiterates call for moratorium on development- CBC News
Hiawatha First Nation prepares to vote on law to take control over how its lands are used – CBC News
BUSINESS, FINANCE & ECONOMICS
Federal budget fell short on infrastructure, Indigenous leaders say – CBC News
Anishnaabe youth crafts his own woodworking business to save for university – CBC News
Communities across the N.W.T. are taking the housing crisis into their own hands – CBC News
First Nations, coal companies asking Alberta for better consultation on mines – Coast Reporter
Federal government announces substantial funding for Northern housing – Mortgage Broker News
Feds looking to rebuild economy with female Indigenous entrepreneurs in Budget 2021 – City News
Federal budget lacked a plan to combat violence against Indigenous women, advocates say – CBC News
EDUCATION, HEALTH & CULTURE
Nunavut, Ottawa still quarrelling over non-insured health benefits – Nunavut News
Anishinaabe language strategy in Ontario teaching language to everyone – APTN News
Cultural collaboration gives Ikea shoppers a glimpse inside a Mi’kmaw home – CBC News
Meet the people putting Indigenous culture at the heart of addictions treatment – CBC News
ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Red Indian Lake name change not a done deal after all – CBC News
New technology means no tailings for Nechalacho Rare Earths Mine in N.W.T. – APTN News
New fellowship advocates for First Nation youth in Yukon to fight climate crisis – APTN News
Mi’kmaq artist captures life — and the changing coastlines — on P.E.I. – The Weather Network
Waabnoong Bemjiwang uses technology for precise infrastructure strategy – Anishinabek News
B.C. First Nation joins calls for Ottawa to step in on review of Alberta coal project – Global News
Wela’lioq, M’sit No’kmaq
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