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Sitansisk Kolusuwakon, March 1 to 14, 2025 – St. Mary’s FN
Sitansisk C&C + BoD Motions, January 2025 Sitansisk C&C and SMEC/SMRS BoD held a total of 5 sessions from February 1 to 26, below are the motions made: C&C Motion 1: Private member requests. Motion carried. C&C Motion 2: To accept the agenda. Motion carried. C&C Motion 3: To approve minutes dated January 14, January […]
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How researchers can use justice-oriented approach when working with Indigenous groups – The Spec
February 20, 2025 How can lab work and research methods be made more accessible, inclusive, and equitable? Having been involved in several social movements, Dr. Max Liboiron said the training they provided, particularly in consensus-based decision-making and collective leadership, informed their approach to forming a lab. Read More: https://www.thespec.com/news/canada/how-researchers-can-use-justice-oriented-approach-when-working-with-indigenous-groups/article_99dd2567-f00a-5b25-bed6-2fbac040ad24.html
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New Inuit Artifacts added to The Rooms – NTV
February 19, 2025 Significant artifacts from Inuit Heritage have been added to the Rooms in St. John’s. The items include two Inuttitut Bibles, a traditional seal skin lashed Kamutik or sled, a historic dog sled whip and a specially-made atigik. This expansion of The Rooms’ collection represents an important step in recognizing Indigenous rights and […]
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Meet Nadine Bernard, the Entrepreneur Bridging Indigenous and… – Women of Influence
February 18, 2025 “Why am I chasing when I could just be building?” That question changed everything for Nadine Bernard. As a Mi’kmaq woman from the We’koqma’q First Nation, Nadine spent nearly two decades in diversity, equity, and inclusion and Indigenous relations roles. She had built a career within established organizations, following what seemed like […]
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This Nova Scotia Heritage Day is in honour of the legacy of Nora Bernard, a member of the Millbrook First Nation and a tireless advocate for Residential School Survivors – Waterfront Media Halifax
February 17, 2025 Nora founded an organization that paved the way for a class action lawsuit, changing the path of justice and recognition for Survivors. As part of our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the importance of this day and Nora Bernard’s contributions. Visit https://brnw.ch/21wQKB1 […]
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A gesture of understanding: Dal studio course supports faculty in decolonizing pedagogies – Dalhousie University
February 14, 2025 Do you know the difference between the Mi’kmaw words Wela’lin and Wela’lioq? As expressions of thanks, they’re among the language’s most-used words. But the distinction between them — the former used in offering thanks to an individual, the latter a group — is lost on many who aren’t fluent. Participants in a studio course […]
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Theresa Meuse appointed Special Advisor on Indigenous Affairs at MSVU – ENC
February 13, 2025 Theresa Meuse of the L’sitkuk First Nation has been appointed the new Special Advisor on Indigenous Affairs at MSVU. She will begin in the role on February 11, 2025. Supporting Indigenous student success and building meaningful relationships with Mi’kmaw, other First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities are of great importance to MSVU. […]
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Province Seeks Indigenous Input to Preserve Caribou and Cultural Ties – VOCM
Feb 11, 2025 The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture says they will be reaching out to Indigenous groups in Labrador to “secure the future” of local caribou herds and protect the “deep cultural relationship” that exists with Indigenous peoples. Last week, charges were stayed against seven members of the Innu Nation who were accused […]
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New Dalhousie collaboration supports Indigenous mental health – ENC
February 10, 2025 The Indigenous community in Halifax will have more access to culturally-safe mental health care thanks to a collaboration between the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Society – Wije’winen Health Centre and the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health Central Zone. The partnership was formalized in early 2025 with the signing […]
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What are the micro-aggressions Indigenous people in NL face and how do we fix them? – PNI Atlantic News
Feb 07, 2025 The wording used and the harm caused by signs spotted in Glenwood, NL recently lays bare a conversation surrounding micro-aggressions faced by Indigenous peoples and their prevalence in our society today. A sign spotted in Glenwood, NL, recently that has sparked outrage among some residents due to its blatant targeting of Indigenous […]
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