Residential schools had complete control over Indigenous children’s lives: report
‘These are important truths that Canada and the churches must accept,’ says Kimberly Murray.
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Reclaiming culture: On the land, community and classroom in Sipekne’katik
Reclaiming Culture On the land, community and classroom in Sipekne’katik July 2, 2024 A cultural reclamation is underway in the Mi’kmaw community of Sipekne’katik in what we now call Nova Scotia. The First Nation is situated just eight kilometres from the site of the former Shubenacadie Indian Residential School. The Indian day schools operated on… Continue reading Reclaiming culture: On the land, community and classroom in Sipekne’katik
Resolutions on child welfare barred from AFN assembly as chiefs raise concerns
The Assembly of First Nations is not allowing resolutions on child welfare at its coming…
‘Pivotal moment’: Trudeau and Tsilhqotʼin nation celebrate anniversary of land ruling
Chief Joe Alphonse of the Tsilhqot’in First Nation says the 2014 court ruling that resulted…
‘We lost our hero’: Family remembers Red River Métis music legend Ray St. Germain
The legendary Métis musician and on-air personality, Ray St. Germain, has passed away a month…
Canada Post issues stamp to honour work of Christi Belcourt
Belcourt’s stamp unveiled at a ceremony at Wabano Centre Aboriginal Health in Ottawa
First Nations, Ottawa, B.C., announce $335M for protection off Great Bear coast
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is working with 17 First Nations in British…
‘It’s a healing ceremony’: Kwanlin Dün citizen brings back custom of Indigenous tattooing
Traditional Indigenous tattooer Anne Spice is using the ancient art to help her ancestral community heal and reconnect with their culture
Tungasuvvigat Inuit fill Ottawa park for National Indigenous Peoples Day
Annie Pootoogook Park in Ottawa filled up quickly on National Indigenous Peoples Day to showcase…
