Author Archives: Lynda Powless

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By John Chilibeck Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Chief George Ginnish says he’s seen too many of his people thrown in…

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Edmonton Policy On Dismantling Encampments Causes Continual Trauma To Indigenous People

January 18, 2024 453 views

By Kinnukana Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In the midst of extreme cold temperatures in Alberta, the City of Edmonton is…

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University of Alberta Indigenous association hosts talk on how to confront residential school denialism

January 18, 2024 427 views

By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Benjamin Kucher, president of the Indigenous Graduate Students’ Association (ISGA) at the University of…

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Federal government announces $8.2 million in housing funding for Membertou First Nation

January 18, 2024 451 views

By Mitchell Ferguson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MEMBERTOU- New housing is coming for residents of Membertou. In an announcement on…

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Krawczyk Family Foundation kicks in for environment court challenges

January 18, 2024 360 views

By Marc Lalonde Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A massive donation from a non-profit foundation will “breathe new life” into environmental…

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to Nunavut for signing on transfer of powers

January 18, 2024 342 views

By Stephanie Taylor THE CANADIAN PRESS IQALUIT, Nunavut- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Nunavut today to participate in…

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Work On Ojibwe Translation Of `Star Wars: A New Hope’ Begins In Early 2024

January 17, 2024 397 views

By Jeremy Appel Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An Ojibwe version of Star Wars: A New Hope could be coming soon…

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Don’t blame us, Hajdu says of Chretien era effort to soften UN’s Indigenous language

January 17, 2024 405 views

By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA-The current federal Liberal government is trying to distance itself from the one that…

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Cree School Board launches Department of Higher Learning

January 17, 2024 364 views

By Patrick Quinn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As more options become available in the region for the growing number of…

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Human rights complaint filed over Manitoba election ad against landfill search

January 17, 2024 350 views

By Brittany Hobson THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG- The daughter of a slain First Nations woman has filed a human rights…

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Chretien era effort to soften UN’s Indigenous language a ‘stain’ on Canada: Hajdu

January 17, 2024 354 views

By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA-The current federal Liberal government tried to distance itself Tuesday from the Jean Chretien-led…

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Manon Jeannotte becomes Quebec’s first Indigenous Lieutenant Governor

January 17, 2024 329 views

By Patrick Quinn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter First Nations groups across Quebec applauded the nomination of Manon Jeannotte as the…

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Homelessness and housing emergency resolution passed by Edmonton city council

January 17, 2024 350 views

EDMONTON- Council of Alberta’s capital city passed a motion Tuesday declaring a homelessness and housing emergency, but the vote wasn’t…

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New highway signs in Cape Breton dedicated to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

January 17, 2024 348 views

By Mitchell Ferguson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WE’KOQMA’Q- In a tribute to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls…

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What are sacred forests?

January 17, 2024 280 views

By Deepa Bharath THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KOTAGIRI, India (AP)- Sacred forests and groves are primeval woodlands that different faith communities…

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‘People are dying’: Edmonton council meeting hears call for homelessness emergency

January 16, 2024 371 views

EDMONTON- The mayor of Alberta’s capital introduced a motion calling for an emergency to be declared over homelessness and housing…

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Man running shirtless with baseball bat charged after kicking police dog

January 16, 2024 311 views

OHSWEKEN,- A local man is facing an assault charge after Six Nations Police received complaints about a suspicious person on…

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Two communities in the running for storage of nuclear waste

January 16, 2024 373 views

By Jacqueline St. Pierre Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is slated to close negotiations on…

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‘Hurry please’: Details of stabbing rampage heard on Day 2 of Saskatchewan inquest

January 16, 2024 320 views

This combination of photos shows stabbing victims, from top left, Bonnie Burns, Carol Burns, Christian Head, Lydia Gloria Burns, and…

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New Indigenous Justice Centres will empower First Nations, says Squamish Nation’s Wilson Williams

January 16, 2024 369 views

By Mina Kerr-Lazenby Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Five new centres offering First Nations communities culturally safe, Indigenous-led legal support will…

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Author Archives: Lynda Powless

Too many ‘tragic ends’: First Nations call for public inquiry into justice system

Edmonton Policy On Dismantling Encampments Causes Continual Trauma To Indigenous People

University of Alberta Indigenous association hosts talk on how to confront residential school denialism

Federal government announces $8.2 million in housing funding for Membertou First Nation

Krawczyk Family Foundation kicks in for environment court challenges

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to Nunavut for signing on transfer of powers

Work On Ojibwe Translation Of `Star Wars: A New Hope’ Begins In Early 2024

Don’t blame us, Hajdu says of Chretien era effort to soften UN’s Indigenous language

Cree School Board launches Department of Higher Learning

Human rights complaint filed over Manitoba election ad against landfill search

Chretien era effort to soften UN’s Indigenous language a ‘stain’ on Canada: Hajdu

Manon Jeannotte becomes Quebec’s first Indigenous Lieutenant Governor

Homelessness and housing emergency resolution passed by Edmonton city council

New highway signs in Cape Breton dedicated to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

What are sacred forests?

‘People are dying’: Edmonton council meeting hears call for homelessness emergency

Man running shirtless with baseball bat charged after kicking police dog

Two communities in the running for storage of nuclear waste

‘Hurry please’: Details of stabbing rampage heard on Day 2 of Saskatchewan inquest

New Indigenous Justice Centres will empower First Nations, says Squamish Nation’s Wilson Williams

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