National News
Award juror puts “shine” on non-fiction books by Indigenous authors
“It was the first time I’ve ever been a judge and I was very much so respected and was able to voice my opinions and part of that is my maturity now as an artist that I’ve been able to say, ‘I don’t like this, I think we should do this’.” — Terese Marie Mailhot
Survivors’ Flag unveiled by Truth and Reconciliation Centre
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) has unveiled a new Survivors’ Flag to mark the first official National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Foundation working to take the loneliness out of the healing journey of Sixties Scoop survivors
“When I left Winnipeg I was driving six-seven-eight hours to Saskatoon alone without any support, just raw and real, and I’m surprised my car didn't drive off the highway or into a semi.” — Dr. Jacqueline Marie Maurice
Calgary festival includes two movies from Indigenous filmmakers
“I would learn that drum dancing was once common in Labrador communities, but due to centuries of colonization, the drums fell silent.” —filmmaker Ossie Michelin
Sports
First Nations lacrosse great to be inducted posthumously into national sports hall of fame
“Receiving the Order of Sport is a moment that signifies the immense contributions each of these inductees have made to Canada through sport.” — Cheryl Bernard, president and CEO of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
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Opinions
Opinion: Remove Peoples Party candidate Renate Siekmann
Press Statement from the BC Assembly of First Nations
