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'Morgan’s remains were found as part of a humanitarian search and recovery mission, initiated by the Manitoba government at the request of the families of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran'
No Other Land, directed by a four-person Israeli-Palestinian collective, has won the Oscar for Best Documentary. But no one in the U.S. wanted to distribute it.
Another winter storm for Montreal: Up to 40 cm of snow expected Sunday and Monday
“Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.”
1/ The records I obtained indicate that CMHC kept some applicants in the dark about why proposals were rejected. At times, employees discussed how much information to provide, including in 2023, when CMHC temporarily stopped selecting on-reserve projects.
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Schools closed and flights delayed as major snowstorm hits Montreal https://www.montrealgazette.com/news/weather-news/article752818.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky
Event with Robin Wall Kimmerer is now virtual so sign up to watch this Friday evening! westvanlibrary.ca/event/an-eve... #ecology #indigenousstem @forestry.ubc.ca
Singing the praises of the earth in gratitude for the life it gives, has to be baked into the consciousness of society.
Indigenous values must be central to water governance. A new study highlights successful frameworks, barriers of colonization, and the need for nation-to-nation approaches.
💧 Water is life & interconnected
💧 Existing models show the way
💧 Indigenous leadership is key
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Principles, barriers, and challenges of Indigenous water governance around the world.
In Environmental Science & Policy Volume 164, February 2025.
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Economic growth in the form of resource extraction can’t happen without Indigenous consultation — and it’s unclear how the provincial government hopes to fast-track that part of the process, writes @michellecyca.com
"Our Indigenous Justice Centres will help navigate the criminal justice system and child welfare systems that were never designed for us, [...] They will reclaim space for our legal (traditions)." Boyd Peters, vice-chair of B.C. First Nations Justice Council @ https://buff.ly/3QxoUa9
This week's must-read roundup has arrived early (and was still tough to narrow down). Here are some articles you won't want to miss, along with ways to support Native people this weekend and my final thoughts for the week.
I’m excited to announce that today is the launch of The Hatchet, a podcast and newsletter focused on power and money in Canada. Listen to our first episode, subscribe and support! open.substack.com/pub/hatchetm...
I have pre-ordered this book on Audible and can’t wait. The only thing better than this book being narrated by Julia Whelan is that it’s narrated by the the author.
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New program will help Nunavik education workers get college certificates https://montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/new-program-will-help-nunavik-education-workers-get-college-certificates?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky
STORMWATCH: A mixed bag of precipitation is in store for Montreal, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Tuesday, snowfall amounts ranging from 2-5cms are expected to fall, with a risk of freezing rain and rain. Tune in to CJAD 800 for continuing coverage.
On Nov. 8, as Irene Alec walked along downtown Burns Lake, she stooped to pick up a green cloth shopping bag that was lying in the road and placed it on the sidewalk.
Moments later, she found herself handcuffed in the back of an RCMP vehicle.
New Zealand’s parliament was interrupted by Maori politicians who performed a haka to protest against a vote on a contentious new bill affecting Indigenous Maori rights.
REM trains to start rolling west and north in fall of 2025 montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
“the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 2SLGBTQQIA+ Council strongly condemned legislation being advanced by the Government of Alberta that imposes restrictions that deny the rights of transgender youth”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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FYI for any fine folks on the job hunt, CBC Indigenous
is hiring a reporter in Winnipeg. (Posting up until Nov. 19).
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Niigaan Sinclair is one of three Indigenous recipients of this year’s Governor General's Literary Awards.
He is back on our Truth & Politics panel this week along with Jennifer Laewetz to discuss the book and the significance of the awards.
