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Heirloom bead work by Samson Cree Nation artist Kimberly Crane. (Local Journalism Initiave photo)

Crafting cultural legacy: Samson Cree Nation artist creates heirloom Indigenous bead work

The artistry of Kimberly Crane

 

FILE - In this March 25, 2016, file photo, the sun sets over the Badger-Two Medicine area near Browning, Mont. A Louisiana company will relinquish the last remaining oil and gas lease on land near Montana's Glacier National Park that's sacred to Native Americans in the U.S. and Canada, under a legal agreement announced Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, that would resolve a decades-long dispute. (Greg Lindstrom/Flathead Beacon via AP, File)

U.S. company gets $2.6M to relinquish oil lease on sacred Native American land

The deal would resolve a decades-long dispute over the 25-sq.-km. oil, gas lease in the mountainous area

 

(Delorna Buffalo-Makinaw photos)

Samson Cree Nation hosts another successful powwow celebration

Thousands turned out for the annual event held Aug. 11 to 13

 

Journalists work in Toronto on Monday, July 18, 2016. The Native American Journalists Association announced Friday it is <a href="https://apnews.com/article/native-american-journalists-association-indigenous-a011a451ba06f479ad6766b0eccf9a6e">changing its name</a> to the Indigenous Journalists Association in an effort to become more inclusive and strengthen ties with Indigenous journalists worldwide. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Indigenous journalist association renamed for inclusivity

The group that was founded in 1983 and now includes more than 950 members

Journalists work in Toronto on Monday, July 18, 2016. The Native American Journalists Association announced Friday it is <a href="https://apnews.com/article/native-american-journalists-association-indigenous-a011a451ba06f479ad6766b0eccf9a6e">changing its name</a> to the Indigenous Journalists Association in an effort to become more inclusive and strengthen ties with Indigenous journalists worldwide. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Rick Wilson, MLA for Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin. (file photo)

Mandate letter directs more cross-ministry collaboration for Indigenous Relations minister

By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Indigenous Relations Minister Rick…

Rick Wilson, MLA for Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin. (file photo)

Ermineskin First Nation chief says AFN has gotten ‘off focus way too much’

Charter work aims to make AFN a voice for all First Nations

The family of Caitlin Potts, a Samson Cree First Nation mother who’s been missing since 2016, stands outside Orchard Park Mall in syilx homelands on July 13. (Photo by Aaron Hemens)

Vigil held in B.C. for missing Samson Cree Nation mother

7 years after her disappearance, family of Caitlin Potts reignites calls for justice

The family of Caitlin Potts, a Samson Cree First Nation mother who’s been missing since 2016, stands outside Orchard Park Mall in syilx homelands on July 13. (Photo by Aaron Hemens)
(Black Press file photo)

Treaty 6 leaders declare drug poisoning crisis a state of emergency

Treaty 6 Grand Chief Leonard Standingontheroad:’If harm reduction isn’t available, our people will die’

(Black Press file photo)
A teepee is shown at Winnipeg's Brady Landfill just outside the city, Thursday, April 6, 2023. The City of Winnipeg says its Brady Road landfill is closed until further notice. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Searching landfill for remains of Indigenous women too complex for police: RCMP

Police believe the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran are in the landfill

A teepee is shown at Winnipeg's Brady Landfill just outside the city, Thursday, April 6, 2023. The City of Winnipeg says its Brady Road landfill is closed until further notice. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
PhD student Grant Bruno with his family. (Photo by Noella Steinhauer Photography/ualberta.ca) PhD student Grant Bruno with his family. (Photo by Noella Steinhauer Photography/ualberta.ca)

Samson Cree Nation father discusses cultural approach to autism

Bruno: ‘These children were gifted’

PhD student Grant Bruno with his family. (Photo by Noella Steinhauer Photography/ualberta.ca) PhD student Grant Bruno with his family. (Photo by Noella Steinhauer Photography/ualberta.ca)
Leah Gazan, NDP critic for women and gender equality, demands action on murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited people. (Photo by Matteo Cimellaro/Canada’s National Observer)

‘The violence pandemic continues’: MPs declare MMIWG2S a national emergency

By Matteo Cimellaro, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer WARNING: This…

Leah Gazan, NDP critic for women and gender equality, demands action on murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited people. (Photo by Matteo Cimellaro/Canada’s National Observer)
FILE - Dancers participate in the Gathering Of Nations Pow Wow at Tingley Coliseum, Friday, April 29, 2022 in Albuquerque, N.M. Tens of thousands of people are gathering in New Mexico for what organizers bill as the largest powwow in North America. The annual Gathering of Nations kicks off Friday, April 28, 2023, with a colorful procession of Native American and Indigenous dancers from around the world. (Roberto E. Rosales/The Albuquerque Journal via AP, File)

Largest powwow draws Indigenous dancers to New Mexico

This marks the 40th year for the gathering

FILE - Dancers participate in the Gathering Of Nations Pow Wow at Tingley Coliseum, Friday, April 29, 2022 in Albuquerque, N.M. Tens of thousands of people are gathering in New Mexico for what organizers bill as the largest powwow in North America. The annual Gathering of Nations kicks off Friday, April 28, 2023, with a colorful procession of Native American and Indigenous dancers from around the world. (Roberto E. Rosales/The Albuquerque Journal via AP, File)
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Maskwacis boxer Taylor Bull shares his healing journey

By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News Taylor Bull,…

(Web photo/tapology.com)
Dr. Wilton Littlechild. (Emily Jaycox/Black Press News Media file photo)

Vatican’s repudiation of Doctrine of Discovery should be considered a first step only, say First Nations leaders

By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com International Chief Dr. Wilton…

Dr. Wilton Littlechild. (Emily Jaycox/Black Press News Media file photo)
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U of C study highlights anti-Indigenous bias in health care

Cara Roan had a miscarriage in Wetaskiwin but the hospital provided her with the wrong remains

(Stock photo)
Animikii founder and CEO Jeff Ward is photographed outside the Songhees Wellness Centre in Victoria, Monday, March 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

For one tech company, Indigenous values are central to hiring, projects and strategy

Love, truth and respect guide practices at Animikii

Animikii founder and CEO Jeff Ward is photographed outside the Songhees Wellness Centre in Victoria, Monday, March 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Governor General of Canada Mary Simon speaks during a visit to Bernard Constant Community School at James Smith Cree Nation, Sask., on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Simon is using her role to help build ties between Indigenous people across the globe — an effort experts say is leveraging a colonial institution to advance reconciliation abroad and bolster centuries of collaboration. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon champions Indigenous diplomacy, seeks new ties abroad

Simon has ability to create shared space for international communities rebuilding from colonialism

Governor General of Canada Mary Simon speaks during a visit to Bernard Constant Community School at James Smith Cree Nation, Sask., on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Simon is using her role to help build ties between Indigenous people across the globe — an effort experts say is leveraging a colonial institution to advance reconciliation abroad and bolster centuries of collaboration. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
The 10 MW Awasis solar project which opened in November is seen on the Cowessess First Nation in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Cowessess First Nation

Indigenous communities leading Canada’s clean energy boom

Communities play a role in almost 20 per cent of Canada’s electricity generating infrastructure

The 10 MW Awasis solar project which opened in November is seen on the Cowessess First Nation in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Cowessess First Nation
A doctor wears a stethoscope around his neck as he tends to patients in his office in Illinois, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012. Two University of Calgary researchers weren’t surprised when their survey of Alberta doctors showed biases against Indigenous patients, but they were shocked by some of the comments. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jeff Roberson

‘Really worrisome’: Survey suggests some Alberta doctors have anti-Indigenous biases

8% of respondents said they felt unfavourable towards Indigenous patients

A doctor wears a stethoscope around his neck as he tends to patients in his office in Illinois, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012. Two University of Calgary researchers weren’t surprised when their survey of Alberta doctors showed biases against Indigenous patients, but they were shocked by some of the comments. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jeff Roberson
The Supreme Court of Canada has refused an appeal by a B.C. developer who argued a government decision rejecting his build on a creek of spiritual significance to the Cheam First Nation violated the state’s requirement to be religiously neutral. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Spiritual beliefs of Indigenous people valid grounds for gov’t decisions, Supreme Court confirms

B.C. developer’s appeal shot down at national court

  • Jan 22, 2023
The Supreme Court of Canada has refused an appeal by a B.C. developer who argued a government decision rejecting his build on a creek of spiritual significance to the Cheam First Nation violated the state’s requirement to be religiously neutral. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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