L’nuey IndigeNews – Nov 2 – 8, 2020
Kwe’ nitap,
Hello friend,
The Mi’kmaq words of the week are…
Muualu’ki’k Sma’knisk Wejia’tu Matnttmkl
Meaning: Let us remember the soldiers who came from war
IN THE NEWS
Indigenous soldiers wore the uniform – Western Producer
Banners commemorate veterans of Eskasoni First Nation – CTV News
Cape Breton First Nation to pursue land claim for nearby village – CBC News
Mi’kmaq solidarity group rallies in front of Clearwater Market – Global News
3rd Mi’kmaw community launches moderate livelihood fishery in N.S. – CBC News
Mi’kmaw chief wants RCMP Commissioner gone, treaties honoured – APTN News
Indigenous moderate livelihood lobster fishery expands in Nova Scotia – CBC News
VIDEO: Pictou Landing First Nation to launch moderate livelihood fishery – Global News
National coalition calls for exoneration of Manitoba Métis leader Louis Riel – Global News
‘We need action now,’ says advocate for an Indigenous health centre in Montreal – CBC News
Island football coach wins national Indigenous award for work on and off the field – CBC News
Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities – Government of Canada
POLITICS & LAW
Williams Lake RCMP named in lawsuit after 2016 arrest – APTN News
NWT strikes committee to scrutinize land claims, UN declaration – Cabin Radio
Montreal launches reconciliation strategy with First Nations – Montreal Gazette
GNWT to introduce departmental Indigenous employment targets – Cabin Radio
Hundreds of women notified of class-action suit against Samson Cree – CBC News
The ‘Decolonization Bootcamp’ Uniting Cities and Indigenous Reserves – The Tyee
Fort Liard First Nation member sues chief and council over election delays – CBC News
‘A real advantage for citizens’: 5 things to know about Kwanlin Dün’s new Lands Act – CBC News
VIDEO: Mi’kmaw lawyer Naiomi Metallic on moderate livelihood fishery in Nova Scotia – APTN News
RCMP commissioner Lucki says changes in recruitment will help ease problems in force – APTN News
Statement from the CBA president on fisheries dispute in Nova Scotia – The Canadian Bar Association
BUSINESS, FINANCE & ECONOMICS
Quebec invests $15 million to improve care for Indigenous patients – National Observer
TD grants $450,000 to Capilano University’s Indigenous Digital Accelerator – Capilano Courier
Ryerson’s new fashion program for Indigenous entrepreneurs is up and running – The Eyeopener
Economic recovery during pandemic slower for Indigenous people: Statistics Canada – CTV News
Quebec invests $15 million to improve cultural security of Indigenous patients – Turtle Island News
Why This Mi’kmaw Entrepreneur Is Promoting Cultural Diversity Through His Clothing Brand – Huddle
EDUCATION, HEALTH & CULTURE
Mi’kmaw soccer players hope to inspire – Journal Pioneer
NWT launches Indigenous languages curriculum – Cabin Radio
What #JusticeforJoyce should mean for policy-makers – Policy Options
NSCC grads hope to better teach Mi’kmaw children about identity – CBC News
First Nations alliance forming against DFO herring fishery plans – Vancouver Sun
First Nation Technical Institute receives delivery of 2 Cessna 172S Skyhawks – Skies Magazine
ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Trans Mountain report on Coldwater aquifer heading to regulatory hearing – CBC News
Climate change in `triple overtime’ in the north, says regional chief – The Turtle Island News