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Decades after being forced to leave, these Labrador Inuit got to return home – CBC
Aug 13, 2024 Around 7,500 Inuit were evicted from Nutak and Hebron in the late 1950s Inside a church in Hebron with a rock in hand, Silpa Obed sat in a circle among other evictees from the community. That’s where she released all the emotions she had bottled up for decades. She said she still […]
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Arts grants recipients announced
Aug 7, 2024 More Island artists are receiving funding through Island arts grants programs. The Indigenous Arts Grants and the PEI Arts Grants programs support, assist, and encourage the growth of the artistic community in PEI. Funding is available annually to Island-based professional artists through a peer-assessed application process. There are various streams through which […]
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Indigenous people were always in Saint John — this is a reminder – CBC
Aug 04, 2024 Pair tie red cloth around posts in uptown Saint John In July, Possesom Paul of Sitansisk First Nation and Drae Aluk Stevens of Oromocto First Nation teamed up to tie pieces of red cotton around fence posts and street lamps in uptown Saint John. “It’s to to remind people that this is […]
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More funding available to foster inclusive communities
August 2, 2024 Funding is now available for Island residents and community groups to support projects that promote diversity and inclusion within the province. The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Enhancement Program (GEDI) provides grants for initiatives that encourage a greater sense of belonging and community engagement for marginalized groups in Prince Edward Island. […]
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Meet the 3 Mi’kmaw women competing to be Miss Indigenous Canada – CBC
Jul 26, 2024 Competition taking place in Six Nations, Ont., will crown winner Saturday evening From their small communities in Mi’kma’ki, to the bright lights of a national pageant stage, these three Mi’kmaw women are vying to be crowned the first-ever Miss Indigenous Canada. Twenty-six Indigenous women from communities across Canada have been selected from more than 700 […]
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Miss Indigenous Canada contestants from Maritimes – CTV News
July 24, 2024 Three women from the Maritimes are competing for the title of Miss Indigenous Canada. Read More: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2964712
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Nunavut Day Contest Winners Announced
For Immediate Release (July 19, 2024 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) In celebration of Nunavut Day, Nunavut Tungavik Inc. (NTI) hosted three online contests for children, youth and adults, as well as a CBC radio call-in contest for elders. The Elders CBC Call-in Show Contest was held on July 8th and was open to all Nunavut Inuit […]
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Fredericton, N.B., celebrates Indigenous culture with new mural – Sign Media Canada
July 8, 2024 A new mural has been unveiled in the heart of Fredericton, N.B.’s downtown core, on the side of the public library facing Officers’ Square. Created by Wolastoqiyik artist Emma Hassencahl-Perley, the mural is inspired by the Indigenous song “All My People.” This is Hassencahl-Perley’s second major work to be prominently featured in […]
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Media Advisory: Minister Dempster and Parliamentary Secretary Reid Participating in Trail of the Caribou Pilgrimage Ceremonies in France and Belgium
July 3, 2024 The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Labrador Affairs and Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, is participating in ceremonies in France and Belgium July 4-10 as part of the Trail of the Caribou Pilgrimage. The Minister will be joined by Scott Reid, MHA for St. George’s-Humber and Parliamentary Assistant to the […]
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New program to focus on greenhouse gas emission reduction and farm sustainability
July 3, 2024 FREDERICTON (GNB) – Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved farm sustainability are the goals of a new agriculture-focused funding program. “New Brunswick farmers are looking for new tools to generate revenue and help the environment,” said Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson. “Anaerobic digesters provide an innovative way to reduce waste […]
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