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Métis Nation-Saskatchewan wants NexGen back to table for negotiations on uranium project in claimed territory
““The Métis are not opposed to development generally speaking, but in the case of a project such as Rook 1, with what’s on its face a massive impact on the land base, Métis interests and rights must be fully respected.” —Tom Isaac, legal counsel of MN-S
Racism and bias ‘alive and well’ in federal procurement dealings, Indigenous panelists agree
“It’s just a discourse of hope. We need it to become mandatory… Hope doesn’t pay bills.” — entrepreneur Victoria LaBillois
Indigenous airline owner one of 18 Wonder Women in DC Comics anthology
“Seeing my name there among some of the most successful and inspiring women of our time is surreal.” — Teara Fraser, founder and owner of Iskwew Air
Treaty #3 grand council elevates LGBTQ2S voice with official role within communities
“We’re going to require that the four directions in our territory will have to be represented. So we’re going to require somebody from the east, the south, west and north. And then it’s going to be amongst them…”— Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh
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North American Indigenous Games postponed indefinitely due to pandemic
“The health and safety of all our participants, volunteers and stakeholders has always been and will continue to be our top priority.” — Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons
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Grand Council chief outraged by lesser charge in trailer hitch killing
“Systemic racism is rampant in all of our institutions and systems and these senseless killings and injustices are a reminder of that.” —Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare
