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I’m a global burlesque superstar. Celebrating my Indigenous culture is part of my success. – Macleans.ca
January 18, 2023 “When I told my grandmother about my dancing, she said, ‘If you’re going to do it, be the best at it’” In 1991, my parents and I moved to Kahnawake, a Mohawk community across the St. Lawrence from Montreal. I was just five, but being a military kid, I had already lived […]
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Congratulations to the CAJ Awards recipients!
MONTREAL, May 28, 2022 – The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 CAJ Awards for outstanding investigative journalism. This included presenting the McGillivray Award, recognizing the program’s best investigative journalism, to APTN News’ Brittany Guyot and Kathleen Martens. The team’s Surviving Day Schools entry used freedom-of-information and […]
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The Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec Presents The Second First Peoples (First Nations) Medal
May 20, 2022 QUÉBEC, May 19, 2022 – The Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, The Honourable J. Michel Doyon, today presented the second First People (First Nations) Medal, created in a desire for recognition and in the wake of the necessary reconciliation with Aboriginal communities. This distinction, an initiative of the Lieutenant Governor of Québec, recognizes […]
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Makivik Bestows Order of Nunavik Honours at AGM
Kuujjuaq, Nunavik – Two new Order of Nunavik recipients were honoured during Makivik’s 2022 Annual General Meeting in Kangirsuk. The Order of Nunavik Program celebrates the accomplishments of Nunavik Inuit of all ages and inspires Nunavik beneficiaries to strive to reach their goals. Johnny Peters and the late Peter Audlaluk were honoured for their lifelong […]
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Indigenous-led conservation program saves caribou herd from extinction – CBC
Apr 08, 2022 The Klinse-Za caribou herd in B.C. tripled in size over 8 years An innovative caribou conservation program led by two First Nations communities has brought one of Canada’s many dwindling caribou herds back from the brink of extinction. “It was an all out effort. We didn’t go into it half-hearted,” said Chief […]
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Lieutenant Governor of Quebec’s First Peoples: Media Invitation – Medal Presentation Ceremony
QUEBEC CITY, Dec. 15, 2021 – Media representatives are invited to attend the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec’s First Peoples (First Nations) Medal presentation ceremony. The medal will be awarded to eight recipients from different Indigenous nations in Quebec. The First Peoples Medal of the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec is intended to recognize the exceptional contribution […]
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Donna Wari:so:se Lemay Award 2021
Following an interruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic, QNW announces the return of the annual Donna Wari:so:se Lemay Award! The bursaries are made possible by a friend and ally of Quebec Native Women (QNW). The objective is to highlight the contribution of QNW staff in their work to improve the conditions of Indigenous women and […]
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MCK congratulates Kahnawake actress Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs on upcoming Emmy Awards appearance
(Kahnawake – 15, Seskehkó:wa/September 2021) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to congratulate Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs on her upcoming appearance on the prestigious Emmy Awards program this weekend. Her appearance as a presenter (either handing out trophies or making introductions) was announced by CBS and the Emmys organization on Monday. Her selection was in the […]
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MCK congratulates Arnold Lazare for National Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year award
(Kahnawake – 14, Seskehkó:wa/September 2021) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to congratulate Arnold Lazare on being named Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year 2021 by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. This prestigious award recognizes excellence in the fire sector and was presented at Fire Rescue Canada 2021. Arnold has been a member of […]
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2021 First Peoples Medal – Inuit Nation: Public call for nominations
QUÉBEC CITY, April 13, 2021 -Anyone residing in Québec is invited to submit nominations for the 2021 First Peoples Medal – Inuit Nation nominees. The registration period is underway and will end on Friday, May 7, 2021. This distinction, an initiative of the Honourable J. Michel Doyon, is intended to recognize the exceptional contribution of […]
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