Indigenous
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Bachelor of Nsyilxcn language fluency sees first graduates cross the stageThe bachelor of Nsyilxcn language fluency celebrated its first graduates at UBC Okanagan -- the program is Canada’s first bachelor’s degree of Indigenous language fluency.Education6 hours
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‘Not a tick the box operation’: Addressing MMIWG calls for justice a work in progressThe federal government is moving towards accountability when it comes to responding to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls' (MMIWG) calls for justice.PoliticsJun 6
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‘Ribbon skirts every day’: The importance and power behind the Indigenous garmentOften considered sacred, ribbon skirts are seen as a symbol of identity, resilience and survival often connecting the wearer to culture and kinship.CanadaJun 6
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‘Our eyes and ears on the land’: Indigenous Guardians soar to 170 programs nation-wideThe Indigenous Guardians program has grown exponentially over the past decade, from 30 programs at the start to now more than 170 initiatives across the country.EnvironmentJun 2
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Fort Calgary could soon host permanent memorial to residential school survivorsOn May 31, 2021, children's shoes and stuffed animals began appearing on the steps in front of Calgary's municipal plaza as a makeshift memorial to residential school victims.FeaturesMay 31
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Education agreement aims to improve James Smith Cree Nation schoolingStudents attending the Bernard Constant Community School in the James Smith Community will benefit from the increased funding and better-defined education goals.EducationMay 30
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Protesters demand upgraded charge following Curve Lake First Nation woman’s deathAbout 200 people gathered outside Peterborough City Hall to raise awareness of Cileana Taylor case and to demand assault charges against her alleged assailant be upgraded.CrimeMay 29
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Saskatoon raises Reconciliation Flag ahead of National Indigenous History MonthDrumming and singing rang throughout Civic Square in Saskatoon Monday afternoon, with several speakers taking to the podium.CanadaMay 29
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Métis Nation of Ontario accused of recasting First Nations’ ancestors as MétisThe Métis Nation of Ontario is in hot water with First Nations Chiefs in Northwestern Ontario with many calling for their self-government agreement to be revoked.CanadaMay 27
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MMIWG2S crisis captures red carpet audience during Cannes Film FestivalThe founder of Butterflies in Spirit, Palexelsiya Lorelei Williams, was invited to Cannes Indigenous Arts and Fashion Festival to help raise awareness for MMIWG2S.PerspectivesMay 25
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