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Algonquin artist in residence seeks to blur borders of Diefenbunker maps – CBC
Jul 23, 2021 Mairi Brascoupé says beadwork, like cartography, is a way to preserve and tell history As the new artist in residence at Ottawa’s Diefenbunker Museum, Mairi Brascoupé is blending Cold War-era maps and beadwork to explore the idea of “place” during times of change. Brascoupé, a member of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, wants to […]
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Soar Against Stigma Campaign launches to champion messages of kindness, acceptance, culture, and compassion for Indigenous communities – Anishinabek News
July 22, 2021 TORONTO— Today more than ever, First Nations people suffer in silence with the ongoing battle against stigmas that affect their lives and mental health daily. Three Indigenous Health organizations: First Peoples Wellness Circle, Thunderbird Partnership Foundation, and the First Nations Health Managers Association have partnered with NationTalk to create the Soar Above […]
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Government of Canada honours Indigenous rights advocate with historic designation
From: Parks Canada Mid-19th century Mississauga woman, Nahnebahwequay, recognized as a person of national historic significance. July 21, 2021 Gatineau, Quebec Parks Canada Agency Nahnebahwequay (1824-1865) was a Mississauga advocate who fought against colonial policies that drove Indigenous people from their lands. Recognized for her oratory skills, […]
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The Walk of Sorrow brings awareness, healing and hope – Anishinabek News
July 20, 2021 THUNDER BAY — The Walk of Sorrow walkers from Saskatchewan have been stopping at former Indian Residential School sites along their journey to Ottawa, where they plan to speak about the injustices done to Indigenous children and families. “We stop at the residential school sites along the way and we stop at […]
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Algoma U., city, sponsor indigenous art project – Sault This Week
Gathering Place display represents seven head clans of Ojibwe Jul 20, 2021 Algoma University students in partnership with the City of Sault Ste. Marie are creating a public arts project entitled “Gathering Place”. The project involves two phases that included proposal writing and presentation along with project development and installation said Instructor Annie King of […]
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Canada and Ontario invest over $9.4 million in the Woodland Cultural Centre
From: Infrastructure Canada Brantford, Ontario, July 19, 2021—The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada, Ontario, and the City of Branford. Investments in Ontario’s infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to create jobs, economic growth, and make our communities more sustainable and resilient. Today, the Honourable Catherine […]
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She Is Wise Magazine launches 4th Edition highlighting Indigenous Men Championing Indigenous Women
She Is Wise Magazine launches 4th Edition highlighting Indigenous Men Championing Indigenous Women The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)’s She Is Wise magazine continues to be an empowering voice for Indigenous women in print and online. Our magazine is a platform that actively supports ONWA’s on-going work celebrating Indigenous women’s accomplishments and successes and tireless […]
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CRRF: Mohawk Residential School Virtual Tour
The Woodland Cultural Centre was established in October 1972 under the direction of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians upon the closure of the Mohawk Institute Residential School. Woodland Cultural Centre serves to preserve and promote Indigenous history, art, language, and culture. The recent ‘discoveries’ of the children of residential schools are news to […]
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Rembrandt in Amsterdam: Creativity and Competition opens at the National Gallery of Canada
July 15, 2021 Explore Rembrandt’s extraordinary career in the context of the lively art market of Amsterdam, bringing his paintings, drawings and prints into dialogue with stellar works by 20 other artists who were his friends, followers and rivals Admire works never shown in Canada before, including The Blinding of Samson, from the Städel Museum, […]
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City of Peterborough: Michael Belmore commissioned for The Nogojiwanong Project
July 13, 2021 The Nogojiwanong Project is a collaboration undertaken in the spirit of kinship between local First Nations, Indigenous peoples, and the City of Peterborough in recognition of the 200th anniversary of Rice Lake Treaty No. 20 – the agreement between the Michi Saagiig peoples and the British Crown that made it possible for […]
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