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3D printing technology building transitional housing for Siksika Nation
Work on the foundations has already begun and by Oct. 16 the printer will begin running on the 3D concrete layers that will be used to construct four fourplexes on the Siksika Nation.
Protest song from Willie Dunn gets a contemporary remake with archival footage in new video
“Indigenous peoples fought hard to get us to this moment, and it reminds us that we were born into a proud and joyful movement of Indigenous resistance...” — Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
Book for young adults answers the questions that author didn’t get answered as a child in care
“If nobody takes the time to explain to them, then you know, there's a lot of hurt and pain there…that could have been resolved earlier… That could have helped the child instead of carrying it.” —author Wanda John-Kehewin
Tragic death of Siksika woman leads to complaint filed with Alberta Human Rights Commission
A visibly distraught Benedict Crow Chief joined Siksika Nation Chief Ouray Crowfoot and councillors Sam Crowfoot and Lou Ann Solway today to announce that a human rights complaint had been filed…
Senator digging into delay of residential school records says there’s a ‘disconnect’ between witnesses
“I’ve heard it can take researchers months, if not years, to search across various diocese to get the answers. And we all know time is of the essence.” —Senator Brian Francis
B.C. court orders province to change mineral staking regime to include early consultation with First Nations
“I think any free miners who are trying to sneak in under business-as-usual at the last minute will need to be aware that this case is really a game changer and they're prejudicing their own interests in the long term…” — Gavin Smith, Gitxaała legal counsel
Cowichan Sweater film documents the legacy of a traditional garment and the expert knitters who make them
“There’s a lot of clothing giants, fast fashion type companies, that have knocked off the sweaters and it’s really harmed our community.” — director Mary Galloway
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Dragon boat racer and wrestler win Tom Longboat Awards as country’s top Indigenous athletes
“Connor and Trina are recognized within their sport and are inspirational role models for Indigenous athletes across the country.” —Rob Newman, president, Aboriginal Sport Circle
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OPINION—Shenanigans, misogyny, and the AFN: This is not how we are to treat each other
“Is this trauma? Internalized colonization? Intentional political manipulation? Whatever the explanation, it feels like gaslighting and a failure of leadership.”
