L’nuey IndigeNews – Oct. 25 – 31, 2021
A Canadian Indigenous News Update from L’nuey
Kwe’ nitap – Hello friend,
the Mi’kmaq word of the week is…
“Wli Skitekmujuia’timk”
(well-ee skid-deh-goom-ooj-oo-ee-aww-dimk)
“Happy Halloween!”
IN THE NEWS
Mi’kmaw to be formally recognized as Nova Scotia’s first language – CBC News
Lennox Island First Nation acquires community’s gas station – SaltWire Network
Ottawa appeals court decision upholding cash for First Nations kids – APTN News
Commercial fishermen granted intervenor status in First Nation fishery dispute – CBC News
Sipekne’katik fisherman’s protest dumping of lobster ‘not acceptable,’ chief says – CBC News
Pope’s visit should include apology and action, says Cowessess First Nation chief – CBC Radio
Vatican says Pope Francis has agreed to visit Canada, meet with Indigenous leaders – CBC News
Compensation for Indigenous children removed from homes not justice, says AFN chief – CBC News
Making the case to raise the Canadian flag — so it can be lowered on Remembrance Day – CBC News
POLITICS & LAW
Arrest of Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief ‘So Insulting’ – The Tyee
Trial begins between Indigenous agencies and province for CFS funds – CBC News
Justin Trudeau and his week of making false or misleading comments – APTN News
Supporters of 1492 Land Back Lane show up at Toronto court hearing – APTN News
Is Marc Miller’s vow to ‘give land back’ all sizzle, no steak? These analysts say yes – APTN News
Trudeau cabinet: Bennett shuffled out, Miller moved over, Hajdu new boss at ISC – APTN News
Gitxaała First Nation sues B.C. government over automatic granting of mineral rights – CBC News
Indigenous leaders want independent criminal probes into residential schools – The Globe and Mail
Trial between Manitoba and child welfare agencies pushes for child welfare payments – APTN News
Trudeau must renew commitment to reconciliation with new cabinet: First Nation leaders – APTN News
BUSINESS, FINANCE & ECONOMICS
BC Indigenous Company Awarded Indigenous Business of the Year Award – Nation Talk
Oil and gas sector sheds light on strides made with Indigenous companies, people – CBC News
EDUCATION, HEALTH & CULTURE
COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know – CBC News
Cape Breton couple brings Mi’kmaw language to film and TV screens – CBC Listen
Winnipeg hospital says it’s investigating treatment of Métis woman – APTN News
Indigenous leaders pan ‘Quebec values’ course for not being inclusive – APTN News
How a giant floor map is helping students confront Canada’s colonial history – CBC News
BC First Nations will soon certify and regulate teachers under jurisdiction – Energetic City
Membertou to host National Aboriginal Hockey Championships for 2nd time – CBC News
Ancestral remains of six individuals returned to Dokis First Nation by U.S. museum – CTV News
Quebec’s New Culture Class Would Set Back Reconciliation, First Nations Chiefs Say – MTL Blog
Canada’s largest and oldest Indigenous organization celebrates 50 years of service – APTN News
Group of northern B.C. First Nations declare state of emergency over opioid crisis – Global News
Reconciliation: Red Indian Lake in central Newfoundland to be renamed Beothuk Lake – CTV News
ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Mining natural resources and the need for consent put InFocus – APTN News
Kahnawake’s 1st youth delegation heading to COP26 climate conference – CBC News
Highway 6 bypass in Caledonia blocked in solidarity with B.C. pipeline protest – CBC News
First Nations delegates say COP26 discussions should prioritize Indigenous knowledge – CBC News
Flooding, heat waves and drought threaten P.E.I. in the future: Climate change report – CBC News
IBM Partners With Mi’kmaq Communities, NSCC To Prepare Indigenous Youth For STEM Jobs – Huddle
Wela’lioq, Msit No’kmaq
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