NIC launches new Indigenous Language courses online
Press Release Jul 10, 2020 Students interested in learning Kwak’wala and exploring pathways to reconciliation are invited to check out three new Indigenous education offerings from NIC. Kwak’wala Immersion 1…
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Government of Canada announces support of commemoration initiatives in Nunavik
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada July 13, 2020 – Puvirnituq, Quebec – Women and Gender Equality Canada In recent months, the daily lives of not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations, including…
NP Aerospace Opens New Canadian Facility
Press Release London, Ontario, Canada. Canadian First Nation owned global armour provider, NP Aerospace, has opened a new facility in London, Ontario and appointed a General Manager to drive future…
BMO Announces Next Steps in Eliminating Racial Injustice
Press Release TORONTO, July 13, 2020 – BMO Financial Group today announced next steps in its commitment to a society with zero barriers to inclusion by working to eliminate racial…
Funding for northern Ontario First Nations harm reduction – TimminsToday
Indigenous Services Canada says it will budget $2.5 million toward the Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s mental health and addiction program OTTAWA — The federal government is committing new funding toward harm…
Northern schools face additional challenges for reopening — and staying closed – Todayville.com
Teachers in Ontario’s northern school boards are sounding the alarm about back-to-school plans, saying the region’s vast geography and sparse population present challenges not considered in southern parts of the…
First Nations and Nova Scotia Health collaborate on COVID-19 testing – NS Health
July 10, 2020 Early on in the pandemic a formal request was made of Nova Scotia Health by Mi’kmaq First Nations communities in the province. First Nations chiefs wanted their…
Government of Canada announces investment that will help improve women’s economic security in the Mauricie region
Press Release From: Women and Gender Equality Canada Project promotes employment for women by reducing systemic barriers such as those related to transportation, access to childcare or measures for family-work-studies…
NT Government: Economic data of COVID-19 impacts to help prioritize and focus economic recovery
Press Release The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) today released data it has gathered from a March 2020 survey of Tourism operators and a broader survey of NWT businesses…
Why We Dance’ Series: Gerry Courchene – Anishinabek News
My name is Gerry Courchene and I’m a Traditional Dancer from Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba, Ojibway/Saulteaux Tribe. I’m a recovering alcoholic/drug addict and have been sober for two years now.…
