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UNDRIP legislation met with applause and caution
“We recognize that significant work (is) needed to advance the bill through the legislative process, however, First Nations need to be a large part of that process to make improvements to the Act.” —Marlene Poitras, Regional Chief of Alberta
Ontario remains the battleground on Métis citizenship
“Let’s be clear, the MNO and Canada won’t allow for these types of crass political games, which disregard the Crown’s constitutional duties owing to the Powley community and other Ontario Métis communities, to happen.” —President Margaret Froh, Métis Nation of Ontario
Indigenous culinary association members create holiday feast boxes for families in need
“It allows us to keep working. It allows us to keep our employees working and it will also help out people in our community.” — Christa Bruneau-Guenther
New release of Take the Dog Sled combines classical music with Inuit throat singing
“Evie is such a remarkable human being. She shared with me so many stories. I took these stories into my consciousness and turned them over in my mind.” — Alexina Louie
Sports
Hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose passes away at age 86 from COVID-19
“We’re two months away from a vaccine. Everyone just bear down. Listen to your chiefs. Let them do what they have to do. Listen to your mayors. Listen to your premiers. Listen to the prime minister. Listen to the other party. Just listen and comply for awhile. We’re going to get a vaccine soon and we’re going to get back to normal.” — Neil Sasakamoose
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Driftpile Cree Nation lifts boycott on Town of Slave Lake
Press Statement from Chief and Council of Driftpile Cree Nation
