Windspeaker.com https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/rss.xml Windspeaker.com is Canada's source for Indigenous news, issues and culture. en https://windspeaker.com/node/10755 Alberta flood payment applications closing Fri, 29 May 2020 13:05:40 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/alberta-flood-payment-applications-closing Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/10754 Canada commits COVID-19 ‘surge’ dollars for outbreaks in Indigenous communities, if needed Fri, 29 May 2020 11:34:22 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/canada-commits-covid-19-surge-dollars-outbreaks-indigenous-communities-if “We must remain vigilant. The threat of a second wave is very real.” Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/10752 Leader fears MMIWG report has been 'shelved' as delay on national action plan announced Thu, 28 May 2020 10:18:16 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/opinion/leader-fears-mmiwg-report-has-been-shelved-delay-national-action-plan-announced "It seems as soon as the immediate media attention ceased, the Report was ‘shelved’, just like we feared." Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/10751 Wetaskiwin RCMP seeking assistance to locate Keyshawn Mackinaw Thu, 28 May 2020 09:58:05 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/wetaskiwin-rcmp-seeking-assistance-locate-keyshawn-mackinaw Keyshawn was last seen in Wetaskiwin on May 15. Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/10750 Wetaskiwin RCMP seeking assistance locating missing female Dakota Bull Thu, 28 May 2020 09:40:35 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/wetaskiwin-rcmp-seeking-assistance-locating-missing-female-dakota-bull Last seen May 26 when Dakota left her home to see a friend and she has not been seen or heard from since. Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/10746 Manitoba Hydro, Nations come to agreement over Keeyask Generating Station construction Mon, 25 May 2020 11:10:29 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/opinion/manitoba-hydro-nations-come-agreement-over-keeyask-generating-station-construction Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/10744 COVID-19 Response: Canada to provide $75 M in support for Indigenous peoples living in urban centres, off reserve Thu, 21 May 2020 12:17:50 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/covid-19-response-canada-provide-75-m-support-indigenous-peoples-living-urban “For Indigenous peoples living off reserve, in urban centres, or separated from their communities, it can be even more challenging to access the help they need.” — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/10743 First Nations communities to near critical point Thu, 21 May 2020 11:32:10 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/opinion/first-nations-communities-near-critical-point “Our people are growing worried about our ability to continue in the efforts to protect, feed, and provide for our seniors, and young in particular. The time has come to live up to those promises made.” —Grand Chief Joel Abram Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/10739 OPINION: Manitoba Hydro risks the safety of northerners, says tribal council chair Wed, 20 May 2020 09:00:19 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/opinion/opinion-manitoba-hydro-risks-safety-northerners-says-tribal-council-chair "Most of those who placate industry by bending rules and circumventing public health orders, do not reside in the north." — Chief Eric Redhead of the Shamattawa First Nation Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/10738 Peace Regional RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing man Sat, 16 May 2020 17:15:04 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/peace-regional-rcmp-seek-public-assistance-locating-missing-man There is a concern for his safety and well-being. Deb Steel