https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/rss.xml Windspeaker.com is Canada's source for Indigenous news, issues and culture. en https://windspeaker.com/node/11610 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:34:53 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/collaboration-between-northern-first-nations-metis-leads-pipeline-partnership “We want to use the money to invest in our kids, to get them the best education they can, send them to university and invest in our future.” —Ron Quintal, president of the Fort McKay Métis Nation Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/11609 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:12:03 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/new-wagamese-book-published-posthumously-would-make-author-very-happy-says “There is a hunger for Richard's words which did not end with his life. They inspire endlessly. Richard always had a great connection with his readers.” — agent Chris Casuccio Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/11607 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:52:47 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/speak-and-speak-out-says-one-time-indian-cabinet-wilson-raybould “The nature of our politics is so partisan now. The best ideas, no matter where they come from, are not necessarily listened to if they don’t fit the idea of the leader or the idea of the unelected people that exist within the prime minister’s office.” — Jody Wilson-Raybould Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/11606 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:18:57 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/university-unveils-tree-protection-zone-art-installation-indigenous-artists Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/11605 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:12:20 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/opinion/opinion-remove-peoples-party-candidate-renate-siekmann Press Statement from the BC Assembly of First Nations Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/11597 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:26:21 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/conservatives-score-low-ndp-score-high-nwac-election-priorities “(The NDP) could find themselves in a position of power to influence and change legislation and make it more appealing to Canadians, and more favourable… I see them as a bridge builder.” — Lynne Groulx Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/11596 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:56:43 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/obomsawins-legendary-career-recognized-tiff-tribute-award “And there came a point when I was a young girl and I realized how bad the system of education was. That’s the time I revolted. I didn’t know what to do.” — Alanis Obomsawin Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/11595 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:32:55 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/sports/cree-hockey-player-selected-male-recipient-prestigious-longboat-award “It’s a tremendous honour. It’s such a great feeling to be recognized as an Indigenous athlete.” — Conner Roulette Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/11594 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:17:11 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/indigenous-journalist-says-questions-more-important-answers-english-leader “I think that was important to have an Indigenous woman in the debate asking those questions. The symbolism of that was very powerful and, of course, she knows the issues inside out. I just think she did an amazing job. She was fantastic.” — National Chief RoseAnne Archibald Deb Steel https://windspeaker.com/node/11593 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:56:30 -0400 https://mail.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/indigenous-construction-companies-saskatchewan-now-have-collective-voice “We felt there was a lack of consistency and clarity on how much value we provide back to the market. The conversations started to evolve from there.” — John Desjarlais, chair of the Indigenous Owned Construction Companies Group Deb Steel