We are all one’: Thousands take part in Walk for Reconciliation – Ubyssey Online
Sept. 26, 2017 On Sunday, thousands crossed the Cambie Street bridge in the Walk for Reconciliation to acknowledge the legacy of Canada’s residential school system. They later convened at Strathcona…
Aboriginal education report released for Fraser-Cascade School District – BCLocalNews
Sep 25, 2017 Fraser-Cascade School District 78 has released a report that speaks to Aboriginal education within the district. It highlights the events that took place in the 2016-2017 year…
Stark differences between First Nation home and neighbouring towns sparked a lifetime of scholarship – UCalgary
Betty Bastien one of nine outstanding alumni to be celebrated at signature Alumni Weekend event Sept. 22 The setting was perfect: the hoodoos and majestic cliffs of Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park…
Georgina mayor tables motion recognizing Indigenous peoples – yorkregion.com
Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk put a Notice of Motion on the town table last week that each council meeting begin with a formal acknowledgement of Indigenous peoples. If approved, each…
Mohawks oppose ED-19 sale- Standard Freeholder
September 25, 2017 The Mohawks of Akwesasne have demanded the provincial government put a halt to any sale of the ED-19 landfill site until it consults them. In a letter…
Seventh Annual Indigenous Awareness Week brings together views on reconciliation – McGill Tribune
September 26, 2017 From Sept. 18 to 22, the Social Equity and Diversity Education’s (SEDE) Indigenous Education Program hosted the 7th Annual Indigenous Awareness Week. Members of the McGill community…
Nak’azdli joins Walk for Reconciliation – Caledonia Courier
2nd walk through the city streets is an act of support for the spirit of ‘Namwayut’ – We are all one. On Sunday Sept 24, 2017 Fort St. James First…
Council pushes for equality in casino funding – The Barrhead Leader
Sep 26, 2017 The County of Barrhead is seeking equality in charitable gaming dollars between urban and rural municipalities. Councillors voted Sept. 19 to approve a resolution aimed at establishing…
Thunder Bay reels as body of Indigenous man pulled from river – Toronto Star
The discovery of Dylan Moonias’ body came just days before the Office of the Independent Police Review Director held a public meeting in Thunder Bay Monday night to discuss allegations…
Mohawks oppose ED-19 sale- Standard Freeholder
September 25, 2017 The Mohawks of Akwesasne have demanded the provincial government put a halt to any sale of the ED-19 landfill site until it consults them. In a letter…
