Cheechoo proud as four Weengushk students convocate – Brock News
June 11, 2019 As an Indigenous woman, breaking into the film industry wasn’t easy for Brock University Chancellor Shirley Cheechoo. But through the Weengushk Film Institute she started on Manitoulin…
Mother of Jordan Lafond, FSIN want independent oversight of probes when people die dealing with police – Star Phoenix
June 11, 2019 SASKATOON — Indigenous groups want Saskatchewan to establish an independent civilian-led authority to oversee investigations when people die or are hurt in dealings with police. The Federation…
Elliot Lake and Serpent River First Nation move forward on waterfront development – My Algoma Manitoulin Now
This is us opening the door and saying let’s carry on in partnership, says Mayor Marchisella Elliot Lake council is seeking a closer relationship with its neighbour Serpent River First…
Gary Lai: Increasing Aboriginal employment in B.C. starts with education and career support – The Province
OPINION: The government should work with schools, the private sector and wealthy investors to encourage entrepreneurship within Indigenous communities Economic reconciliation and integration is an important objective for government-Indigenous relations…
Logo for NAIG 2020 unveiled – Two Row Times
June 12, 2019 HALIFAX — The North American Indigenous Games are set to hit the East Coast next July, and Wednesday, June 5 was the unveiling of the official logo…
Edward Cornwallis task force hears clashing views – CBC
Some call for controversial governor to have more recognition, others say less Jun 12, 2019 Halifax’s task force looking into how to commemorate Edward Cornwallis heard conflicting recommendations from the…
Some already back in Pikangikum First Nation – The Chronicle Journal
About 375 Pikangikum First Nation forest-fire evacuees who have spent the better part of two weeks waiting it out in Thunder Bay hotels may be able to return home early…
Editorial: Overreaction on Parliament Hill – The Telegram
In the best light, it might simply have been overzealous security officials and stringent rules. But it looks like yet another unforced error, and downright hideous optics. After no one…
Netflix Joins imagineNATIVE, ISO and Wapikoni Mobile in Partnership Programs – NetNewsLedger
June 11, 2019 Banff, AB – Entertainment – At the 2019 Banff World Media Festival, Netflix joined imagineNATIVE, The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) and Wapikoni Mobile to announce a suite…
Sask. First Nations prepared to call for blockade at proposed road site where artifacts discovered – CBC
Gravel road construction in western Sask. on hold until July 1, while project is reviewed Jun 12, 2019 A controversial road project west of Biggar, Sask., could face a First…
