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Book examining uranium mining on First Nations land wins Canada’s top history prize – ElliotLakeToday.com
November 23, 2023 Serpent River Resurgence: Confronting Uranium Mining at Elliot Lake ‘draws attention to Cold War colonialism’ It’s a book that draws attention to Cold War colonialism and the devastating impact of post-war Uranium mining around the Elliot Lake area. Serpent River Resurgence: Confronting Uranium Mining at Elliot Lake (University of Toronto Press) by […]
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Read MoreCanada’s Indigenous Areas See Higher Mobile Experience with 5G: Study – iPhone in Canada
Nov 23, 2023 Opensignal’s recent analysis reveals a notable enhancement in mobile network performance within Canada’s Indigenous Areas, primarily attributed to 5G networks. The study highlights that users in these areas are experiencing more consistent access to 5G signals, surpassing the national average. This increased connectivity is leading to faster mobile speeds, enhanced video streaming […]
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Read MoreCheck out the Indigenous Fashion Arts pop-up at The ROM – Global News
November 23, 2023 The first Indigenous Fashion Arts pop-up is underway at the Royal Ontario Museum, showcasing fashion created by indigenous designers from November 14th to February 9th. Sage Paul of Indigenous Fashion Arts joins Liem Vu for more. Read More: https://globalnews.ca/video/10110807/check-out-the-indigenous-fashion-arts-pop-up-at-the-rom/
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Read MoreSault police top Indigenous competition – Sault Star
Nov 23, 2023 Sault Ste. Marie Police Service officers and civilian staff kept moving for an Indigenous-themed competition hosted by another Northern Ontario police agency. The municipal force topped Greater Sudbury Police Service’s second annual Truth and Reconciliation Relay. Participating Sault police members contributed an average of 211.95 hours of physical activity for the relay […]
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Read MoreNorthern First Nations warned of potential scams – iHeartRadio
November 22nd 2023 Beneficiaries of the Robinson Huron Treaty are being alerted to fraudulent letters and emails requesting personal and financial information for the purpose of distributing settlement payouts. On Tuesday, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) issued a notice warning the public about the widespread circulation of the scam, which asks individuals to […]
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Read MoreBuffy Sainte-Marie pushes back against doubts over Indigenous ancestry – National Post
Nov 23, 2023 ‘This is my life — I am not a piece of paper,’ the 82-year-old said in her first public statement Buffy Sainte-Marie is pushing back on a news report that questions her Indigenous heritage, maintaining she has never lied about her identity. The iconic singer, songwriter and activist says the recent CBC […]
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Read MoreLiberal’s need to unite behind new leader and defeat Doug Ford: Letters – The Star
November 23, 2023 Liberal leader, electoral reform, government spending, health care, carbon tax, Indigenous and Palestinians and professional women’s hockey. After reading the Star’s profiles of the four contenders for the leadership, I was most impressed with the qualifications and experiences of all the candidates; so, whom do I choose? I must admit I was […]
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Read MoreDEACHMAN: We should always know why the flag is flying at half-mast – Ottawa Sun
Nov 23, 2023 Sometimes, this potent symbol marks the death of a great person. Sometimes it’s about events we’d rather not recall. But never should we be indifferent. I’m worried that I’ve developed “Flagging Half-Mast Indifference.” And I’m concerned that if it’s happening to me, it’s probably happening to others. One of FHMI’s symptoms presented […]
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Read MoreToday in Canada’s Political History: Canada starts to confront the legacy of residential schools – National News Watch
The ongoing journey of confronting Canada’s legacy of residential schooling for Indigenous children took another step forward on this date in 2005. The government of Prime Minister Paul Martin announced that residential school survivors would be receiving $2 billion in compensation. The announcement was made by Minister of Justice Irwin Cotler who said the schools […]
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Read MoreCanada’s first Indigenous Governor General speaks out about online abuse toward women – CTV News
Nov. 23, 2023 The first Indigenous Governor General in Canada’s history is speaking out about online abuse and hate. It’s a topic that’s close to Mary Simon: it’s something she’s going through and has had to make some drastic changes. History was made in 2021 when Mary Simon became the 30th Governor General. Her Excellency […]
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