Mary Ellen Turpel-Laford removed from Order of Canada after Indigenous ID questions
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, a high-profile former judge embroiled in a controversy surrounding her claims to…
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Tom Jackson, Ovide Mercredi selected for Order of Canada honours
On Thursday, two well-known First Nation personalities were receiving Order of Canada honours at Rideau…
Mi’kmaq academic, legal rights advocate receive Order of Canada
A Mi’kmaq scholar and advocate for Indigenous legal rights were among the new recipients of…
Nunavut language commissioner taking notes on how national counterpart reacted to Simon’s appointment
Nunavut’s Language Commissioner Karliin Aariak cheering for new governor general.
Leaders criticize language complaints against Mary Simon, express pride in installation
Natan Obed said it was ‘disheartening’ to hear outrage over new governor general’s ability to speak French
‘Long overdue’: Inuit leaders react to Simon governor general appointment
She’s the first Indigenous person — and the first Inuk — to become Canada’s governor…
Mary Simon says being named first Indigenous governor general ‘historic’ event
Simon has also been an ambassador and head of the Inuit Circumpolar Council.
Indigenous governor general could educate world on true history of Canada: Audette
A former commissioner of the MMIWG national inquiry says an Indigenous governor general would have…
Past promises to Indigenous people resurface in pandemic-focused throne speech
Ottawa pledges to reform RCMP, implement UNDRIP and act on MMIWG as feds brace for next COVID-19 wave