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Canada’s first Indigenous woman to earn a PhD in astrophysics is reclaiming the cosmos – The Globe and Mail
Even before spring unfurls its earthly splendour – buds swelling on woody shrubs, the first calls of returning songbirds, young green shoots pushing through the thawing ground – Laurie Rousseau-Nepton can look up at the night sky and notice a quiet shift beginning. The great celestial canoe rises higher each evening. In the vast night […]
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Assembly blankets First Nation Lieutenant-General – Windspeaker.com
July 10, 2024 The Assembly of First Nation paid tribute to the achievements of Lieutenant-General Jocelyn (Joe) Paul, a member of the Huron-Wendat First Nation, born and raised in Wendake, Que. Paul was blanketed before assembly delegates July 9. Paul joined the military in 1991 and has risen through the ranks to become a three-star […]
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Meet 2 Innu women trailblazers in astrophysics and land guardianship – CBC
Jun 20, 2024 Laurie Rousseau-Nepton and Valérie Courtois say Indigenous knowledge needs to be recognized Laurie Rousseau-Nepton says she wants to understand the very large and the very small, and that’s why she became the first Indigenous woman in Canada to earn a PhD in astrophysics. Rousseau-Nepton received her PhD in 2017 from Université Laval in […]
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Ten Inspiring Indigenous Women, Past and Present
To mark International Women’s Day, the FNQLHSSC wishes to highlight ten Indigenous women. Whether through their sporting performances, arts or commitments, these women have left their mark on First Nations throughout Turtle Island. Widia Larivière Widia Larivière, born to an Anishinabekwe mother from Timiskaming First Nation and a Quebecois father, is the co-founder and director […]
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Government of Canada announces recipients of Canada’s Volunteer Awards
From: Employment and Social Development Canada February 28, 2024 Volunteers play an important role in helping communities prosper, thanks to their continued commitment and efforts. Through Canada’s Volunteer Awards, the Government of Canada recognizes those volunteers who go above and beyond to support their communities and their country. Today, Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children […]
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The Lieutenant-Governor of Québec Presents The First Peoples – First Nations Medal
QUÉBEC CITY, Dec. 15, 2023 – The Lieutenant Governor of Québec, The Honourable J. Michel Doyon, presented the First Peoples – First Nations Medal today. This distinction, an initiative of The Honourable J. Michel Doyon, aims to recognize the exceptional contribution of members of the First Nations and the Inuit. In addition, this recognition highlights the […]
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Media Advisory – First Peoples (First Nations) Medal Ceremony
QUÉBEC CITY, Dec. 12, 2023 – Media representatives are invited to attend the Lieutenant Governor of Québec’s First Peoples (First Nations) Medal presentation ceremony. The medal will be awarded to ten recipients from different Nations in Québec. The First Peoples Medal of the Lieutenant Governor of Québec is intended to recognize the exceptional contribution of […]
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MCA Career Fair 2023
August 28, 2023 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is hosting a Career Fair! Join us on September 21, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. Regis Recreation Center to learn more about the organization and the positions that are currently available. Various departments will be in attendance, including: Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of […]
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Montreal CBC Indigenous Pathways Application – CBC
May 10, 2023 Indigenous candidates may apply for this paid development opportunity in journalism CBC’s Indigenous Pathways to Journalism program is entering its second year. This paid, full-time, 9-month learning and development opportunity starts in September 2023 and supports First Nations, Inuit or Métis storytellers to hone their skills in CBC newsrooms. One candidate will […]
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Flight attendant from Kahnawà:ke found her new career by looking to the sky – CBC
Feb 15, 2023 Lily Dailleboust hopes to inspire others to try something completely different Lily Dailleboust is quick to share how proud she is of her home community of Kahnawà:ke. For over a year, Dailleboust has been a flight attendant for Jazz Aviation, a regional partner airline of Air Canada. While she’s away, she shows […]
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