Archive for September 2021
What can we expect from our leaders on Indigenous issues?
By Gerry Chidiac | TroyMedia The parties’ records over the last 13 years are revealing If Canadians are as concerned as they claim about the increasing number of unmarked graves found near former residential schools, the 2021 federal election will be pivotal. Each of the major political parties displays a clear track record exposing their views…
Read MoreReport makes 13 calls to action to support Indigenous youth mental health | CBC
By Lauren Bird | CBC First Nations call on province to improve mental health services in Indigenous communities First Nations leaders are calling on the government of New Brunswick to improve mental health and suicide prevention services for youth in their communities. In its report called No Child Left Behind, The First Nation Advisory Council…
Read MoreHow a GM president forged a relationship with the chief and people of Star Blanket Cree Nation | CBC Listen
When a GM plant opened in Regina back in the 1920s, the people of Star Blanket Cree Nation were among those who took part in the ceremony, forging a relationship that lasted years. Automotive journalist and author Dale Edward Johnson recently discovered more about the headdress’s journey. Listen Here https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-66-the-morning-edition-sask/clip/15849876-how-gm-president-forged-relationship-chief-people-star More on this: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/chief-red-dog-star-blanket-cree-nation-general-motors-canada-1.6066934
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