MB Government: COVID-19 Bulletin #140
Press Release July 24, 2020 Public health officials are advising that potential exposure to COVID-19 may have occurred from a case that visited the Dakota Tipi Gaming Centre while symptomatic…
Richmond art exhibit focuses on Indigenous and Black identities – Richmond News
July 26, 2020 Richmond Art Gallery has re-opened its doors with its first exhibit addressing Indigenous and Black identities. The exhibition, Labour’s trace, is a duo-artist exhibition highlighting Karin Jones…
First Nation producer hopes to see more sunshine to improve crop performance – BattlefordsNOW
Jul 26, 2020 Similar to many other communities, Red Pheasant Cree Nation hopes to see more dry weather ahead so crops can recover from a long period of heavy rains…
Learning language through whispers: Indigenous youth launch ASMR campaign – CBC
Native Montreal Youth Council launched Indigenous Whispers in response to COVID-19 isolation Jul 26, 2020 Inspired by the concept of ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response), a group of Indigenous youth…
Curve Lake First Nation removes checkpoint, state of emergency still in effect – mykawartha.com
First Nation remains in Phase 2 of its reopening plan The checkpoint in Curve Lake First Nation is down, but the state of emergency for the community remains in effect.…
Media Advisory of Press Conference: Bill 22 Stands to Increase the Opioid Crisis and Youth Deaths; Bill 22 Must be Withdrawn
Press Release July 24, 2020 WHAT: The Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Health Justice, and BC Civil Liberties Association are hosting a press conference urging the provincial government to withdraw…
Retired dean recognized by UM for distinguished service – UM Today
July 26, 2020 — Dr. Karin Wittenberg has been appointed Dean Emerita, a recognition awarded by the University of Manitoba for her distinguished service as Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural…
This Labrador artist creates breathtakingly realistic paintings inspired by his hometown – CBC
Meet Inuit artist Bronson Jacque in our fifth episode of Drawn to It Jul 26, 2020 Bronson Jacque’s hometown of Postville, Labrador, is a constant source of inspiration for the…
Statement on passage of Bill 197 and changes to the Environmental Assessment Act
Press Release July 24, 2020 Fort Albany First Nation is deeply troubled at the rapid and potentially illegal passage of Bill 197 (COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2019) by the Government…
New community roundtable to tackle racism in B.C. schools
Press Release July 24, 2020 VICTORIA – A new Community Roundtable on Anti-Racism in education has been created to support the development of an anti-racism action plan and to strengthen…
