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NPCA offering an immersive journey through Indigenous teachings, sounds and stories – PelhamToday.ca
Balls Falls is the site of a walk along the ancient Forest Frolic Trail where guests will experience the sounds of the land and stories that connect to Indigenous histories Join us this fall for “Reawakening: Sounds from the Forest” at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, where guests will celebrate the harvest and honour all our […]
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Read MoreA Day To Listen – AM800 (iHeartRadio)
September 13, 2024 In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) is proud to partner once again with major media outlets and radio stations throughout Canada on A DAY TO LISTEN. The first A DAY TO LISTEN took place on June 30, […]
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Read MoreEconomic Reconciliation in Action: the Experience of Carling Sioui and Élisabeth Petit – FNEE
September 12, 2024 A Unique Program in Economic Reconciliation LEconomic Reconciliation is the focus of FNEE’s newest program, launched on February 13, 2024, at the Hélène Desmarais Building of HEC Montréal. The first cohort, which wrapped up this summer, enabled 10 Indigenous / Non-Indigenous pairs to advance their reconciliation projects further. Watch the recap video […]
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Read MoreDementia within Indigenous population to increase 273% by 2050 – CityNews
September 10, 2024 With September being World Alzheimer’s month, many Montrealers and Canadians know someone who struggles with the disease, the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada estimates that the number of people living with dementia is expected to increase to 187% by 2050. Among Indigenous populations across Canada, their numbers suggest an increase at 273%. The […]
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Read MoreFibre optic breakdown on Hudson coast caused by road maintenance – Nunatsiaq News
Sep 10, 2024 $100 credit offered to all clients affected by the break, says Kativik Regional Government representative Road maintenance on the Billy Diamond highway near Chisasibi damaged a fibre optic cable, causing a three-day internet outage in seven Hudson coast communities earlier this month. “They were installing a new guardrail section,” said Daryl Combden, […]
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Read MoreQuebec Liberal MP says her constituents are ‘very adamant’ Justin Trudeau needs to go – Atin Ito News
September 10 2024 Quebec Liberal MP Alexandra Mendes said Monday she’s heard from “dozens” of constituents over the summer telling her it’s time for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step aside after nearly nine years at the top. ‘I heard it from dozens and dozens of people — he’s no longer the right leader,’ Alexandra […]
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Read MoreNDP caucus meets to chart path beyond supply-and-confidence deal – NewsCaf
New Democrats are huddling in Montreal to strategize a new path forward ahead of the fall parliamentary session — one that doesn’t include the Liberals at their hips and ideally makes them a credible alternative to the Conservatives at the next election. The three-day caucus retreat kicking off Tuesday comes less than a week after […]
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Read MoreMiscellaneous News – First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
Scholarships, awards and grants Call for proposals for the “Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime (SIVC)” A call for proposals for the “Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime (SIVC)” initiative under the Victims Fund is now open and accepting applications for funding. The deadline to submit applications under this call is 12:00 pm PST on […]
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Read MoreBrownstein: The Death Tour’s wrestlers bring life to struggling Indigenous communities – Montreal Gazette
Sep 05, 2024 The uplifting, surprisingly touching documentary of the same name follows pro wrestlers as they engage with young audiences in remote northern towns. They call it the Death Tour — “the hardest tour there is in sports,” according to one combatant. No doubt. No four-star hotels or restaurants here. This tour featuring decidedly […]
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Read MoreConcordia to offer tuition waivers to First Nations and Inuit students from across Quebec – ENC
September 4, 2024 Starting in fall 2024, Concordia will offer a tuition waiver to First Nations and Inuit students whose communities are situated in Quebec. The waiver will include most undergraduate and graduate programs and apply to full- or part-time studies. Concrete steps toward reconciliation “Reducing financial barriers follows the recommendations of our Indigenous Directions […]
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