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Jean Taillet Interview with Allan Bonner
Author, Jean Taillet, is talking about her new book and sharing with us a missing chapter in Canada’s Indigenous peoples’ history : the story of the Métis Nation.
Read MoreIncluding Indigenous perspectives in conservation planning
How Indigenous and Western knowledge can be equal partners in conservation solutions. By Bev Betkowski | Troy Media Protecting the world’s increasingly fragile environments through land and wildlife management, using the thoughtful approach of Indigenous knowledge, is an idea close to Jared Gonet’s heart. As a citizen of the Taku River…
Read MoreHigh school teacher, Gerry Chidiac discussing education with Allan Bonner
Gerry Chidiac is a high school teacher from Prince George, BC. He’s been educating the youth for the past 30 years. He specialized in genocide studies, languages, and working with at-risk students. Today, he shares with us his pride in the education provided to indigenous and non-indigenous students. For more content like this, visit our…
Read MoreJob Posting
Job Title: Fisheries Technician Location: St. Stephen Duration: 12 weeks Job Type: Seasonal Position at 37.5 hrs/week Job Description: We are looking for a Fisheries Technician who will be working with the Fisheries Department on fish tracking and migration projects. This position will be conducted in the field as well as in an office setting.…
Read MoreAs N.S. moves to recognize Mi’kmaw language, Indigenous language speakers in N.B. weigh in
Mi’kmaw, Wolastoqey and Peskotomuhkati language revitalization efforts would welcome provincial help By Oscar Baker III | CBC News The tabling of legislation in Nova Scotia to recognize Mi’kmaw as the province’s first language earlier this month has Indigenous people in New Brunswick wondering what language recognition could look like in their area. The Mi’kmaw Language…
Read MoreIndigenous Language Club fosters connections to culture and history
By Kalyna Hennig Epp | Troy Media Indigenous students engage in the spirit of kinship, learn ancestral languages and enrich lives. Danni Okemaw remembers playing outside with her cousins when her mom asked her to stop and watch the television. Danni Okemaw It was 2008 and Stephen Harper, then prime minister of Canada, was publicly apologizing…
Read MoreRematriation project’ hopes to return vintage Indigenous wares to their home communities
Red River Métis beader raises more than $6,000 to purchase items to gift back. By Renée Lilley | CBC News. Beautifully beaded cultural pieces will return to Indigenous homes and communities, all thanks to a Manitoba Métis beadwork artist who hopes her “rematriation” project helps families reclaim part of their…
Read MoreIndigenous women entrepreneurs celebrate culture through commerce in Alberta
‘It’s about allowing people the opportunity to get a glimpse of who we are’ By Clare Bonnyman | CBC News For Mallory Yawnghwe, this is a big moment for Indigenous business. “We are at the very beginning of creating a movement that is going to bring good fortune to our communities, to really celebrate Indigenous…
Read MoreDespite objections, regional government narrowly approves Surrey’s plan to expand industrial lands
Board votes 69-65 to develop rural land over protests from environmentalists, Semiahmoo First Nation By Jesse Johnston| CBC News The regional government in Metro Vancouver has narrowly approved the City of Surrey’s plan to turn rural lands into an industrial park, despite objections from the Semiahmoo First Nation and environmentalists. A…
Read MoreBrent Suttie: Ministers Island, A pre-historic site
Brent Suttie, Archaeologist in New Brunswick talks about the evidence found on the island of Chamcook, Minister’s Island in New Brunswick above and below ground that Indigenous people had lived on the land 2500 years ago. These people are known as the Passamaquoddy (Peskotomuhkati) Nation. The island is a National Historic Site of Canada and…
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