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Living my truth as an Indigenous storyteller’: Journalist Nicole McCormick shares her story – 680 News
Jun 26, 2020 June is National Indigenous History Month. It is a time for all Canadians — Indigenous, non-Indigenous and newcomers — to reflect upon and learn the history, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strength of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. Throughout the month of June, we will profile Indigenous people, and share their stories […]
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Indigenous youth in need of employment supports: Report – Canadian HR Reporter
Jun 25, 2020 More than 350,000 young Indigenous people will come of employment age in less than six years, and they could boost the country’s economy by $27.7 billion per year if they are given the right employment supports, according to a report from the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and the Diversity Institute […]
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The Daily Friday, June 26, 2020
Distributions of household economic accounts for income, consumption, saving and wealth of Canadian households, 2019 Baby boomers hold the most wealth at almost $1.2 million on average, but the gap between this group and younger generations is narrowing. Continue reading Weekly update: Canadian Economic Dashboard and COVID-19 The “Canadian Economic Dashboard and COVID-19” presents selected […]
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Wiikwemkoong student selected to receive Hydro One scholarship – Manitoulin Expositor
June 26, 2020 ONTARIO—A Manitoulin Island student has been selected for a 2020 Leonard St. (Tony) Mandamin Scholarship Award from Hydro One. Amy Shawanda, a member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, is one of this year’s award winners. Ms. Shawanda attends Trent University and is studying for her PhD in Indigenous Studies. Hydro One is committed […]
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Dunlop out as co-chair of Indigenous Women’s Advisory Council – OrilliaMatters
Simcoe North MPP steps back to allow Indigenous woman to fill role on new council Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop is no longer co-chair of the province’s new Indigenous Women’s Advisory Council. The decision was made after news of her appointment drew criticism about a non-Indigenous person having that role. “We heard from our partners and […]
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Corporate Canada must be more accountable in the journey to reconciliation with Indigenous people – The Globe and Mail
Ken Fredeen is general counsel emeritus and senior partner of Deloitte Indigenous. Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons is National Advisor/kā-nīkānīt of Deloitte Indigenous. Alexandra Biron is manager of Deloitte Indigenous. As part of professional services firm Deloitte Canada, Deloitte Indigenous works collaboratively with Indigenous communities and businesses to further enable them to prosper and grow. A glance […]
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Author, journalist Waubgeshig Rice reflects on National Indigenous History Month – 680 News
June is National Indigenous History Month. Author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice talks about what being Indigenous means to him. Read More: https://www.680news.com/video/2020/06/25/author-journalist-waubgeshig-rice-reflects-on-national-indigenous-history-month/
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Indigenous Learning Fund open for proposals and possibilities – Western News
June 25, 2020 Creative ideas to grow Indigenous teaching and learning across campus will get a boost from a new Indigenous Learning Fund, university officials announced. The funding offers an opportunity for various groups to make their mark in building an inclusive, culturally safe campus. “This investment is part of the university’s overall commitment to […]
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Feds introducing new regulations to prevent workplace harassment, violence – Benefits Canada
June 25, 2020 The federal government is introducing new regulations to protect employees from harassment and violence in the workplace. The regulations, which take effect on Jan. 1, 2021, outline the necessary elements of a workplace harassment and violence prevention policy and the procedures employers are required to have in place to respond to any incidents. They apply […]
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Canada confronts racism in police in wake of indigenous deaths – National Post
Jun 24, 2020 TORONTO, June 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As Americans protest the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other black people at the hands of police, Canadians are facing a reckoning of their own. Since April, six indigenous people have been fatally shot by police, including a woman killed during a “wellness […]
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