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Indigenous Women’s Pop-Up Market Draws Steady Long-Weekend Foot Traffic In Moncton – Huddle.Today
“We wanted to travel around the province and this was our next stop,” said Natasha Martin-Mitchell, development officer for indigenous women entrepreneurs. Martin-Mitchell said the first event was held at the Fredericton Inn in March. She said another pop-up shop is planned for Bathurst in September–and another in Edmundston, in December. The pop-up shop events […]
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Read MoreSamqwan/Samaqan+Sage Newsletter • PSpring 2022 (Issue 6) – AFNWA
Leading progress, innovation, and a long-term solution for water and wastewater management for Atlantic First Nations communities. The Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (AFNWA) is a not-for-profit, pan-Wabanaki Territory water utility that is owned and operated by First Nations, for First Nations. Our goal is to provide clean drinking water and safe wastewater services to […]
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Read MoreTitanic expedition a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these Indigenous artists from N.L. – CBC
May 25, 2022 Alex Antle and Nelson White will use the ocean voyage to inspire their art A pair of Indigenous artists from Newfoundland and Labrador are going to sail to the site of one of the most famous maritime disasters in history and interpret the experience through their art. Alex Antle and Nelson White […]
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Read MoreWe’koqma’q First Nation Reaches Agreement With DFO On Moderate Livelihood Fishing – Huddle.Today
DFO has reached an understanding with We’koqma’q First Nation so their members can fish and sell their lobster catches. It comes after amendments to the Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Plan supported by a DFO-issued authorization. The Potlotek First Nation agreed to follow the plan after amendments last month. The amended plan has harvesters fish during the […]
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Read MoreModerate livelihood fishery launched by First Nation in Cape Breton – Global News
May 24, 2022 A Nova Scotia First Nation has launched a moderate livelihood lobster fishery in Cape Breton with approval from the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The department issued a statement Friday saying it came to an understanding with the We’koqma’q First Nation that authorizes fishers in the community to harvest and sell […]
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Read More$2-Million Investment Advances PLATO Testing’s Mission To Become Majority Indigenous-Owned – Huddle.Today
FREDERICTON–PLATO Testing is getting ready for a busy couple of months. The country’s only Indigenous-led and staffed technology services company has secured a $2-million investment from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, a venture capital firm based in Vancouver that invests in companies making positive social and environmental impacts. According to PLATO founder Keith MacIntosh, the funding […]
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Read MoreEskasoni boy with rare disease gets wish granted for trip to Disney World – CBC
May 23, 2022 9-year-old Francis jij Googoo is going blind from rare Bardet-Beidl syndrome Liam Googoo, 7, always looks out for his older brother. Francis jij Googoo, 9, from Eskasoni First Nation in Nova Scotia has autism and is non-verbal so Liam will make sure kids on the playground don’t tease Francis, and he helps […]
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Read MoreChantel Moore inquest: Chiefs demand systemic racism inquiry – CTV News
May 20, 2022 FREDERICTON – The results of the recent coroner’s inquest into the police killing of an Indigenous woman in New Brunswick demonstrate the urgent need for an Indigenous-led inquiry into systemic racism, according to the six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation. The findings and recommendations of the coroner’s jury didn’t address the serious […]
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Read MoreEducation and empathy: Teaching the truth of Canada’s Indigenous peoples – Government of Prince Edward Island
May 20, 2022 For many, learning is a lifelong process – even for educators. That’s just one reason government established the Indigenous Education Advisory Committee – or IEAC – last year. “Teachers have to learn how to teach students about Indigenous issues,” says Jack Headley, a Social Studies and Innovation Leader with the Department of […]
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Read MoreFamily of Chantel Moore grieving, but hopeful as coroner’s inquest declares homicide – CBC
May 19, 2022 Jury recommends improved police practices, training and outreach to First Nations The mother of Chantel Moore says it hasn’t been an easy process, but she feels like a step has been taken toward positive change following the conclusion Thursday of a coroner’s inquest into her daughter’s death. Inquest jurors acknowledged the “loss […]
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