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Cree Nation Response to Indian Residential Schools
JUNE 14, 2021 This morning, leadership from the Cree Nation Government, Cree Nation of Chisasibi, Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay, and Cree School Board have presented their position on the fight against the legacy of damage caused by the Indian Residential School experience in Canada. Grand Chief Dr Abel Bosum […]
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Can justice in Kamloops come through the International Criminal Court? – IRPP
A request for an ICC investigation is appealing for some, but the risk is that it brings distraction and false hope. Earlier this month, a small group of Canadian lawyers submitted to the incoming chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) a request that he open a preliminary examination on a proprio motu (one’s […]
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MCK: State of Emergency set to expire on June 21st
(Kahnawake – 14, Ohiarí:ha/June 2021) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is pleased to announce that it has passed a Mohawk Council Executive Directive (‘MCED’) at today’s duly-convened Council meeting that will see the conclusion of the State of Emergency that has been effect in the community since April 21, 2020. The MCED (‘the Declaration of […]
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MCK becomes strategic partner to Hydro-Québec on energy transmission initiative to supply power to New York City
(Kahnawake – 14 Ohiarí:ha/June 2021) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (“MCK”) is pleased to announce that it has reached a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Hydro-Québec to partner on the Hertel-New York Interconnection Project to transmit green renewable energy to New York City in the event that Hydro-Québec wins the energy supply contract. This is […]
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Champlain Hudson Power Express – A Partnership between the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke and Hydro-Québec
Kahnawà:ke and Montréal, 14 June, 2021 – A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke and Hydro-Québec, laying the foundations for a unique partnership concerning the Hertel-New York transmission line to be constructed in Québec that will connect with the Champlain Hudson Power Express on the New York side of […]
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Why the first river in Canada to become a legal person signals a boon for Indigenous Rights – The Narwal
The Muteshekau Shipu (Magpie River) runs nearly 300 kilometres in Québec’s Côte-Nord region. The river is culturally significant for the Innu and it is popular with white water paddlers and rafters. Despite efforts to protect the river, Muteshekau Shipu continues to be threatened by potential new hydroelectric dam development. But, in February, the Innu Council […]
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A New Tool for Current and Future Entrepreneurs in Nunavik
Kuujjuaq, Nunavik (June 11, 2021) – The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (KI) and the École des entrepreneurs du Québec collaborated to produce a free training tool that will help new entrepreneurs gain insight to starting a business. In total, 17 seminars were created by the KRG Regional and Local Development Department (RLDD) and […]
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Indigenous history on public display must be framed as a living, breathing thing – CBC
Jun 11, 2021 The exhibits I grew up with helped give me the confidence to learn more about myself I visited Oka National Park one chilly day last November, partially to take in the beautiful Quebec countryside, but also with the hope of learning about some local Indigenous history. What I read on the signage […]
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Resolute Announces $1/share Special Dividend and $50 million in Lumber Investments
US $ Declared special cash dividend of $1.00 per share Announced $50 million in additional lumber projects Reduced debt by $180 million in Q2 MONTRÉAL, June 10, 2021 0.– Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share of common stock, payable on July 7 for holders of record at […]
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Virtual Scarf ceremony celebrates Indigenous graduates, honours victims of Residential Schools – McGill Reporter
June 10, 2021 “It was a beautiful, eloquent day” Today’s Virtual Scarf Conferral Ceremony was a joyous celebration of the 60 First Nations, Inuit and Métis students who have completed certificates and degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, from across McGill’s Schools and Faculties. Graduating students each received ceremonial scarves. Created by […]
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