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‘Extraordinary’ motion at chiefs gathering removes Poitras as regional chief
Alberta chiefs have supported a motion to remove Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Marlene Poitras from the position.
Environmental source of deadly blastomyces yet to be discovered
“To me it could have been just the perfect storm through climate change raising those temperatures creating such an environment for this to thrive.” —Councillor Wayne Neegan, Constance Lake First Nation
Film about Indigenous women fleeing violence a hard sell to producers, so filmmaker produced it herself
“What hit me the most is seeing the other Indigenous crew crying like that. Because it becomes your normal. You come desensitized when this is indeed your past. It shouldn't be normal, but I think for a lot of us, it is kind of normalized in a sad way.” — Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin
Quebec First Nations want to be full partners in sustainable economic development
“We are not against economic development. We want to be a part, a stakeholder in economic development, taking into account our aspirations, our values, our challenges.” — Chief Gilbert Dominique of Pekuakamiulnuasht Takuhikan.
Sports
CFL alumni association creates new Indigenous Champions Award
“You want to be a positive role model. You want to steer kids in the right direction. I hope I’m doing that with my teaching and my coaching.” — Justin Shakell
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Lest We Forget
On November 11th we stand at attention in silence in front of monuments and pillars in recognition of the names collected on those stones.
