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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
One Indigenous issue could topple Conservatives in Manitoba general election and install First Nations premier
“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
BONES OF CROWS film is now also a 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
True Story explores Indigenous peoples’ relationship with Canada on 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"
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Six Nations Chiefs’ bench depth leads to another Mann Cup win
“We didn’t miss a beat. We just showed how strong of a team this was.” — Duane Jacobs, president, general manager and assistant coach of the Six Nations Chiefs
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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.”
