Author Archives: Lynda Powless

`We’re still losing kids’: Young panelists discuss intergenerational trauma at Iqaluit conference

February 7, 2024 489 views

By Jeff Pelletier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A panel of young adults spoke of how intergenerational trauma from residential schools…

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Tangible bones store intangible culture, memories and stories

February 7, 2024 528 views

By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Until federal politicians start “valuing people in their own homes”, intangible cultural heritage…

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Makivvik election sees sharp drop off in voter turnout

February 7, 2024 478 views

By Cedric Gallant Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Pita Aatami won the Makivvik Corp. presidential election in a landslide last week,…

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White House renews calls on Congress to extend internet subsidy program

February 7, 2024 528 views

By Kavish Harjai THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The White House is pressing Congress to extend a subsidy program that helps one…

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Peace Gallery North presents double solo art exhibit in February

February 7, 2024 454 views

By Edward Hitchins Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Peace Gallery North is displaying the work of two Peace region Artists through…

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Who’s really to blame in the James Smith tragedy?

February 7, 2024 382 views

By Ryan Kiedrowski Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A nation once again turned it’s eyes toward east-central Saskatchewan as details about…

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Gwich’in Tribal Council hopes to bring language nests to other communities

February 7, 2024 444 views

By Tom Taylor Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tr’iinin Tsal Ginjik Ge’tr’oonahtan, the Gwich’in Tribal Council’s language nest, has been a…

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‘I’m so sick of this happening’: Advocate calls for national fire strategy

February 7, 2024 442 views

By Amanda Rabski-McColl Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Peawanuck woman is calling for a national Indigenous fire strategy after another…

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Indigenous language hub seeking new funding after feds renwal rejection

February 7, 2024 472 views

By Sidney Coles Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After losing its biggest funder Canadian Heritage last year, the Victoria Native Friendship…

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One month left to submit a claim under the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement

February 7, 2024 451 views

TORONTO, Feb. 07, 2024— Eligible First Nations communities and individuals have until March 7, 2024, to submit a claim under…

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New AFN chief looks to turn page with Pierre Poilievre from Harper era tensions

February 5, 2024 552 views

By Alessia Passafiume and Stephanie Taylor THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is…

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Boom in southern Quebec mining claims, including under people’s homes, causes anxiety

February 5, 2024 513 views

By Jacob Serebrin THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL- When Ellen Rice-Hogan discovered that someone had bought a mining claim under her…

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Pledge made to reduce underwater noise levels

February 5, 2024 568 views

By Kira Wronska Dorward Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Inuit Circumpolar Council vice-chair Lisa Qiluqqi Koperqualuk is applauding the International Maritime…

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South Dakota tribe bans governor from reservation over US Mexico border remarks

February 5, 2024 606 views

By Trisha Ahmed THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A South Dakota tribe has banned Republican Gov. Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge…

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CAP passionate to help Indigenous inmates

February 5, 2024 505 views

By Julia Archelene Magsombol Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Kim Beaudin, national vice-chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP), is…

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Exhibition showcases remarkable life of George Clutesi, who safeguarded Nuu chah nulth culture

February 5, 2024 509 views

By Amy Romer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the Potlatch Ban, c?i?aa?at? (Tseshaht) artist George Clutesi would give his paintings…

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Two dead, three injured after house fire on Weenusk First Nation in northern Ontario

February 5, 2024 564 views

PEAWANUCK, Ont.- The leader of an organization representing 49 First Nations says he is mourning after two people died in…

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Tribal sovereignty among the top issues facing Oklahoma governor and Legislature

February 5, 2024 502 views

By Sean Murphy THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)-Tribal sovereignty is expected to again be a top issue facing lawmakers…

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$12 million in Inuit post secondary education funds approved

February 5, 2024 581 views

By Kira Wronska Dorward Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An increase of $12 million in funding support for training and post-secondary…

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Hay River wants input on the future of the former NFTI farmland

February 5, 2024 487 views

By Simona Rosenfield Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A survey is asking northerners what they want to see next for Hay…

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