Windspeaker.com https://www.windspeaker.com/news/rss.xml Windspeaker.com is Canada's source for Indigenous news, issues and culture. en https://windspeaker.com/node/13090 Indigenous communities shape UVic’s future Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:24:40 -0400 https://www.windspeaker.com/news/sponsored-content/indigenous-communities-shape-uvics-future Renewed Indigenous Plan proposes a fundamental rethinking of the post-secondary institution. Sandi Crowfoot https://windspeaker.com/node/13087 Tragic death of Siksika woman leads to complaint filed with Alberta Human Rights Commission Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:08:01 -0400 https://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/tragic-death-siksika-woman-leads-complaint-filed-alberta-human-rights Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13086 Senator digging into delay of residential school records says there’s a ‘disconnect’ between witnesses Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:59:46 -0400 https://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/senator-digging-delay-residential-school-records-says-theres-disconnect “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 Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13085 B.C. court orders province to change mineral staking regime to include early consultation with First Nations Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:22:32 -0400 https://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/bc-court-orders-province-change-mineral-staking-regime-include-early “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 Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13084 Cowichan Sweater film documents the legacy of a traditional garment and the expert knitters who make them Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:19:35 -0400 https://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/cowichan-sweater-film-documents-legacy-traditional-garment-and-expert “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 Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13083 One Indigenous issue could topple Conservatives in Manitoba general election and install First Nations premier Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:21:11 -0400 https://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/one-indigenous-issue-could-topple-conservatives-manitoba-general-election-and “Voting in provincial elections allows First Nations to influence policies impacting education, impacting the healthcare system, housing, resource management, resource sharing and shaping their daily life.” —Grand Chief Cathy Merrick Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13082 BONES OF CROWS film is now also a five-part mini-series Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:51:28 -0400 https://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/bones-crows-film-now-also-five-part-mini-series “I hope everybody walks away and thinks what do I know about Canadian history. And do I know enough. The answer is probably no.” — Grace Dove, who plays Aline Spears in BONES OF CROWS Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13081 True Story explores Indigenous peoples’ relationship with Canada on History Channel Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:45:16 -0400 https://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/true-story-explores-indigenous-peoples-relationship-canada-history-channel “Each of our knowledge keepers weighs in and tries to answer the question ‘Is true reconciliation possible?’ Of course, there’s varying answers because it’s very complex.” —"True Story Part Two" director Dinae Robinson" Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13080 Signals exhibit at VIFF shows how media matriarchs are building an Indigenized tech eco-system Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:14:00 -0400 https://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/signals-exhibit-viff-shows-how-media-matriarchs-are-building-indigenized-tech “If you're driven, and you really feel this is something that's important to you, then IM4 will try to provide the opportunity.” — IM4 creative director Loretta Todd Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/13078 Sandmaier to take helm of new Otipemisiwak Métis Government in Alberta Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:55:32 -0400 https://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/sandmaier-take-helm-new-otipemisiwak-metis-government-alberta “We have a lot of young people that put their name forward that are very smart and wanting to move the nation forward. So I'm just fine with the way things have turned out with the election.” — Andrea Sandmaier, new president of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government in Alberta Deb Steel