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Debut novel ‘Bad Cree’ has Sucker Creek Nation author living a dream
“I think we need more books that are truthful in all of its complexities of characters, complexities of plots and scenarios but that are also infused with joy, and I think that Jessica struck that balance perfectly.” — agent Stephanie Sinclair
Urgent, tangible Indigenous language agenda set for legislation implementation in Canada
“Our government is all in. We imagine a future in which First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada feel empowered to learn, speak, and live in their languages.” —Steven Guilbeault, minister of Canadian Heritage
Time to change the channel from fossil fuels and give space, investment to renewable energy
“If we wait for government, then we’ll be waiting forever. We have more than enough partners in this world and there’s more than enough capital in this world…” — Shannin Metatawabin, the CEO of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association
Indigenous peoples outpacing Canadians in climate action, says co-chair of clean energy social enterprise
“There is the good, the bad and the ugly in terms of supporting Indigenous clean energy initiatives or energy efficiency initiatives. I’d love to see a report card of who’s doing what and who is doing it well.” — Kim Scott, a co-chair of the Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise
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Pro partners with Canadian Junior Golf Association to further Indigenous participation in sport
“We’ve already got some feedback from (other) provinces that want us to go there. I think we can start as early as next year with the expansion.” — Steve Tooshkening
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Norway House Cree Nation Statement on COVID-19 Vaccines
“We will continue to practice all the fundamentals that have worked for us. Wear your mask! Stay six feet apart! Wash your hands! Stay home when you are sick!” — Chief Larson Anderson
