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Documentary wins award prior to its world premiere in Vancouver
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It took about four times longer for director Kim O’Bomsawin than she had originally planned to complete her latest film. But as it turned out, O’Bomsawin, a member of Abenaki First Nation is more than happy now with the delays she experienced while filming Ninan Auassat: We, the Children. The...
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Koostachin’s latest film to premiere at Vancouver International Film Festival
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Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin is rather disappointed that a novel she was working on about 15 years ago never got published. But while her novel from yesteryear was not properly completed, Koostachin, who is also a filmmaker has taken the gist of it and turned into a movie she co-wrote and directed...
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Legendary Obomsawin to appear at Vancouver International Film Festival
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Abenaki filmmaker and musician Alanis Obomsawin will take the stage as part of the Live portion of the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) on Oct. 4. The 92-year-old will be performing portions of her Bush Lady album originally released in 1988 and re-released in 2018.
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Documentary about repatriation efforts of masks premiered at TIFF
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Neil Diamond’s latest film is one that he kind of stumbled into. Diamond, a member of the Cree Nation of Waskaganish in Quebec, created the movie Red Fever, which sees him travelling to various countries to learn why people are fascinated with the stereotypical image of Natives. Red Fever had...
on Sep 26
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Online book about legendary artist Carl Beam is released
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An open-access online art book about trailblazer artist Carl Beam has been released. The book, which became available on Sept. 18, is part of a series titled The Canadian Online Art Book Project and was released by the Art Institute Canada and Beam’s daughter Anong Migwans Beam. The project is...
on Sep 25
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Dancer balances his love for Tap with his desire to learn his familial heritage
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It’s the rhythms that linger. The tap dancing, the traditional dancing and even the waving of the grass in the fields. But behind the dance rhythms are the questions of self-identification, self-realization and a question of what it means to live a decolonized life. The documentary, Restorative...
on Sep 23
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Host society for 2027 North American Indigenous Games appoints its CEO
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The host society for the next North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) has named its CEO. Lowa Beebe, who is a leading advocate, strategist and advisor in Indigenous governance, public relations and cultural awareness, was chosen to spearhead the 2027 NAIG, which will for the most part be held in...
on Sep 23
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Voices of the Land Coordinator
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on Sep 18
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Play about a fictional residential school running in Toronto
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Richard Comeau got quite a bit more than he bargained for when he agreed to help workshop a play four years ago. The setting for that play, co-written by Metis playwright Jani Lauzon and Kaitlyn Riordan, who is non-Indigenous, is titled 1939. Comeau is now appearing in his third run of the play,...
on Sep 18
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First Nations woman on winning team for latest season of The Amazing Race Canada
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An Indigenous woman is on the winning team for this year’s series The Amazing Race Canada. Taylor McPherson, a member of Miawpukek First Nation in Newfoundland and Labrador, and her teammate Katie Mulkay crossed the finish line first in the final episode of the series aired on Sept. 10....
on Sep 13
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Six Nations Chiefs capture eighth Mann Cup championship
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The Six Nations Chiefs’ management has a knack for finding and signing some of the world’s best box lacrosse players. Case in point is Eli McLaughlin, who is from Surrey, B.C. The Chiefs convinced McLaughlin to sign with their club for the 2024 season. The move paid off handsomely as McLaughlin...
on Sep 12
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Short from award-winning filmmaker to screen at Vancouver Queer Film Festival
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Hayley Morin has already received an accolade and praise for her latest film. And Morin, a filmmaker from Enoch Cree Nation in Alberta, will get some more attention for her latest work titled ‘i’ll tell you when i’m ready.’ The film will be shown on Sept. 11, the opening night of the Vancouver...
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Animated film has world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
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Some complementary exchanges with an award-winning writer several years ago has paid off for Métis filmmaker Amanda Strong. Strong’s latest work, titled Inkwo for When the Starving Return, had its world premiere at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). TIFF began on Sept. 5 and...
on Sep 11
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First Nations actor Faye Naveau performs at Tamarack Festival
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Faye Naveau, an actor, artist and performer has a vision that revolves around the creation of an Indigenous theatre reality that features a venue, programming and a place where First Nation people can showcase their art in all forms. Naveau, who is from Mattagami First Nation in Ontario, has a...
on Sep 10
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Ten individuals receive B.C. provincial awards for their athletic efforts
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Meadow Arcand-Squakin is certainly doing her bit to help promote lacrosse for female players. The 21-year-old, who is a member of Upper Similkameen Indian Band in British Columbia, recently finished off her final season of junior eligibility in the Penticton Minor Lacrosse Association. While...
on Sep 9
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Mohawk professor receives prestigious accolade from Royal Society of Canada
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An Indigenous professor at Thompson Rivers University has been recognized for his lengthy scholarship achievements. It was announced on Sept. 3 that Dr. Rod McCormick is one of 104 new Fellows who will be honoured this year by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). RSC Fellows are recognized by...
on Sep 5
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Former NHL stars to compete in Every Child Matters Hockey Game in Kamloops
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Jeremy Boston is a firm believer in dreaming big. Boston, a director with the Orange Jersey Project, helped organize the inaugural Every Child Matters Hockey Game in Williams Lake, B.C. last year. About 500 people attended that contest, which featured a couple of former National Hockey League...
on Sep 4
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Head Start Educational Assistant
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Summary: To work under the direct instruction of a teacher/senior staff, qualified professionals, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support child’s access to learning and development. To provide general support to the student and assist in the management the classroom environment....
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Director, Indigenous and Diversity Engagement
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Director, Indigenous and Diversity Engagement Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.
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Policy Lead, MMIWG2S+ / Responsable des politiques, FFADA2E+
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(2) Day Care Worker - Early Childhood Educator (1 Year Term – Maternity/Parental Leave)
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Position Title: Director of Operations Reporting To: Chief and Council Deadline for Applications: September 06, 2024, or until a suitable candidate is selected. JOB DESCRIPTION:
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Pen-like creation aims to help people learn their languages
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K'odi dłu' Taay.dala 'Yuuans, Jesse Taylor (Haida, Kwakwaka’wakw) is hoping to have as many people as possible learn their language with the First-ory language stylus he has developed. The stylus he created is a pen-like tool that hovers over images in books or cards and “reads” the content. The...
on Aug 28
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Graphic recorder wins provincial Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
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The COVID-19 pandemic forced Mo Dawson to find new ways to make some money. That career change – going from an out-of-work cook to a graphic recorder – has paid off for the Victoria resident. His company, Mo Dawson Creative, has captured this year’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award through...
on Aug 28
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By Xavier Kataquapit Windspeaker.com There is this new duck on the lake here at my far north wilderness camp. I am sure that Shee-sheep, the Cree word for ‘duck’ is a mallard and so I decided to call her Daisy. She seems to be frantically searching the lake for something. I am guessing that...
on Aug 28
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Final season of sprint car racing series to begin airing in September
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Laura Milliken got quite a bit more than she bargained for when she took on a work project a few years ago. Milliken, a member of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation in southwestern Ontario, created and produced Friday Night Thunder, a series that features Indigenous sprint car racers that has...
on Aug 27
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Veteran First Nations advisor shares knowledge at tech conference
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Having worked as a First Nations advisor for the past 30 years, Michael Jacobs has garnered his share of experiences. And Jacobs, a member of Curve Lake First Nation in Ontario, does not mind doling out some valuable advice from the wealth of knowledge he has acquired over the years. For...
on Aug 26
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Academy enables youth and police to get better understanding of each other
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The majority of students across the country are preparing to go back to school. But for about 25 Indigenous students in Alberta, Aug. 23 is actually their graduation day. They are graduating from the latest running of the Oskayak Police Academy in Edmonton. This marks the 10th anniversary of the...
on Aug 23
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By Xavier Kataquapit Windspeaker.com I have been working in media as an Indigenous journalist, columnist and videographer for more than a quarter century at this point. This has been such an incredible experience and continues to be for so many reasons. Perhaps the biggest reason I love this...
on Aug 15
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Miesha and the Spanks bring healing through songwriting
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Miesha Louie is a mixed Secwépemc singer/guitarist, the high-powered frontwoman of the duo Miesha and The Spanks. Louie’s special brand of honest songwriting brings together post-punk, dreams, garage rock and healing. Louie writes most of the lyrics, collaborating on arrangement and...
on Aug 15
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Métis podcaster giving a voice to underrepresented communities
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Métis journalist Matthew Harrison is giving a voice to underrepresented communities through his podcast From the Heart of Canada. Harrison’s in-depth journalistic approach is part of the Winnipeg-based community television and radio broadcaster U Multicultural’s expanding audio and radio...
on Aug 14
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Documentary details wrestling tour of First Nations in northern Manitoba
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A documentary about a series of wrestling events in Indigenous communities throughout northern Manitoba is now being screened at various theatres across Canada. The film is titled The Death Tour. The wrestling trip, which starts in Winnipeg each year, lasts a couple of weeks.
on Aug 14
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Michelle Sound's art creates spaces to see ourselves
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Multidisciplinary visual artist Michelle Sound (Cree and Métis) brings drum making, caribou hair tufting, photography, painting and beading to her art making, carving a path deeply rooted in her personal heritage and experiences.
on Aug 12
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Picturesque MontHill golf course once again hosts Indigenous Ontario Championship
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For the third consecutive year Indigenous golfers are teeing it up at the MontHill Golf and Country Club to decide provincial bragging rights. The Indigenous Ontario Championship, which has 117 players this year, kicked off on Aug. 12 at the MontHill facility, considered one of the top golf...
on Aug 12
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First Nations youth take part in sacred lance run ahead of Tony Cote Summer Games
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Indigenous youth from across Saskatchewan will participate in this year’s Tony Cote Summer Games which begin on Aug. 10. But 10 athletes from the James Smith Cree Nation are expected to be rather tired before the Games even begin. That’s because they are participating in a 400-kilometre sacred...
on Aug 9
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Métis hockey netminder retires to begin coaching career with Junior A club in British Columbia
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Michael McNiven still aspires to become a regular in the National Hockey League (NHL). But the 27-year-old, who appeared in just one NHL contest with the Montreal Canadiens during his seven-year pro playing career, is hoping he’ll eventually advance to the world’s premier hockey circuit as a...
on Aug 9
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Inuk photographer and Ojibwe artist included in new Ottawa exhibit
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A pair of Indigenous artists are among those whose work is on display in the newest exhibit at the National Gallery of Canada located in Ottawa. The exhibit is titled HOME: A Space of Sharing and Strength. The exhibit opened on Aug. 2 and will run until Dec. 15. The exhibit explores the idea...
on Aug 8
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Medicine Hat transmitter named after veteran AMMSA board member
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The Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) continues to honour some of its long-serving board members. The latest honouree is Dr. Chester Cunningham. At an AMMSA board meeting on Aug. 2, Cunningham was recognized by the organization as it named and dedicated its new Medicine Hat...
on Aug 7
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New pilot training program launched in Saskatchewan
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The Saskatchewan government is investing more than $1 million into a new program that will help train Indigenous pilots in the province. Details of the initiative, called the Dziret'ái Pilot Training Program, were announced in the northern Saskatchewan hamlet of Stony Rapids on Aug. 1. A total...
on Aug 7
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Jason Kenney receives highest honour from Kainai Nation in Alberta
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Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney has been awarded the highest honour available from Kainai Nation, which is also known as the Blood Tribe. Kenney was inducted into the First Nation’s Chieftainship during a ceremony held on July 29. Kenney, who served as Alberta’s premier from 2019 to 2022,...
on Aug 6
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Executive Director, First Nations and Métis Health Saskatchewan Health Authority
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The Saskatchewan Health Authority acknowledges Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis people, which includes Treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10.
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Indigenous Relations & Initiatives Specialist (Full Time)
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Indigenous Relations & Initiatives Specialist (Full Time) ABOUT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY:
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Indigenous Relations Advisor/ Conseiller en relations avec les Autochtones; conseillère en relations avec les Autochtones Combine your knowledge of Indigenous history, culture, and natural resource management with your excellent interpersonal skills in this position with the Ministry of Natural...
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Program Associate and Elder / Knowledge Keeper Helper
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Program Associate and Elder / Knowledge Keeper Helper Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.
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Kattawapiskak Keekehwin Gathering 2024
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Amazing Race Canada competitors include three First Nations members
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The Amazing Race Canada is midway through the series but the competition isn’t slowing down. The CTV series started with 11 teams including two with Indigenous participants. Former pro basketball player Michael Linklater and his son Amari, members of Thunderchild First Nation in Saskatchewan,...
on Jul 31
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One of the world's oldest sacred shrines could return to remote Indigenous settlement in B.C.
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Members of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations Whalers’ Shrine Repatriation Committee travelled to New York recently in an effort to try to bring back one of the world’s most sacred structures. Committee members went to the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) to formally meet with the...
on Jul 31