Manitoba Looking To Further Loosen COVID Restrictions – PortageOnline.com
14 July 2020 Manitoba’s Chief Provincial Public Health Officer says they are currently working on further loosening restrictions related to COVID-19. Dr. Brent Roussin says it probably will not be done…
Métis Nation – Saskatchewan invites everyone to ‘Virtual Back to Batoche,’ online Gathering
Press Release SASKATOON, SK, July 13, 2020 – Back to Batoche is an annual celebration which brings people together from all across North America to recognize and celebrate the Métis…
Fort McKay First Nation hoping to develop oilsands lease – Fort McMurray Today
July 13, 2020 The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is hoping to develop an incorporated oilsands lease located 20 kilometres north of the community. The First Nation has been a…
New trauma-informed land-based program launched to support Indigenous youth mental health during pandemic – Anishinabek News
TORONTO — The Mount Dennis Aboriginal Child and Family Centre is one of three centres in Toronto that recently implemented a land-based learning and knowledge program for families. The Pilot…
Study: Economic impact of COVID-19 among Indigenous people
Press Release A new study provides insights on the financial and employment impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indigenous participants in a recent crowdsourcing data collection initiative. The study also reports…
Governments announce support for Northern Manitoba food security
Press Release From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada July 13, 2020 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing up to $240,000 through…
Chris Sicotte seeks more diversity on Saskatoon council but says his Indigeneity isn’t ‘be all and end all’ – CBC
Métis candidate for Ward 3 cites a supportive relationship with businesses as a top goal Jul 14, 2020 Chris Sicotte says that shortly after he announced he was running for the…
Study what you stand for – UVic
July 13, 2020 Simone Blais’s Afro-Trinidadian and Métis roots have been a major source of inspiration and pride in her life. So when, in 2016, the University of Victoria student…
Advocate calls for legislation to address Saskatchewan’s high Indigenous suicide rate – Globalnews.ca
July 13, 2020 Tristen Durocher is walking more than 600 km to call for help. “This is a death march of the departed, grieving spirits who want us, the living,…
Manito Ahbee festival goes online with week-long virtual powwow – CBC
More than 1,000 dancers and singers competing virtually in international powwow Jul 13, 2020 People wanting to celebrate Indigenous art, culture and music this week can do so from the comfort…
