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After almost 2 years in the making we’re excited to announce our brand new book #DataBack! Download your copy here! 👉 bit.ly/3VBJN4o 📚
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Great to be in @CityofBhamWA today with @WAStateCommerce Michelle Gladstone-Wade. 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 continue to work together to advance inclusive trade to the benefit of our communities, and support for Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs. #TeamCanadaUSA #DeputyArun
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This month's NCTR Dialogues features our very own Karen Ashbury, Research and Access Coordinator, and Hunter Clemons, Access and Privacy Coordinator. Join us as we discuss how Survivors and their families can access their residential school records. #nctr_um
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One of the world’s biggest tech conferences is showcasing the tech expertise of #Indigenous entrepreneurs. Indigenous Peoples who are interested in attending the Collision Conference @CollisionHQ (Toronto, June 17-20, 2024), can register free here 👉🏾lnkd.in/gAw-V-ds
#CollisionConf 2024 trailer 🎥 See you in June, Toronto.
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Reconciliation and Relations with #Indigenous Peoples. Canadians are almost twice as likely to say that governments have not gone far enough to advance #reconciliation and 7 in 10 recognize that they have a role as individuals in advancing reconciliation. environicsinstitute.org/proj…
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This is what needs to be protected, the lungs of the earth, the coastlines and rivers. Home to so many, like the woodland caribou. Melting permafrost is eroding the river banks of the Winisk River.
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Opinion: Omushkego communities along with Fort Severn and Weenisk First Nations are moving to protect the entire coastline of Washaybeyoh (Hudson Bay) and Weeneebeg (James Bay). For the health of the planet, the world needs to get behind this effort. ⁦ theglobeandmail.com/opinion/…
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We are honoured to announce the distinguished Keynote Speakers for our upcoming plenary session, 'Storytellers in Dialogue,' where we'll share stories that have shaped Indigenous communities across generations. For details and to register, visit: ihhg.ca/
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Why Indigenous people are fighting for data sovereignty Read more: cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/why-…
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Want to learn more about the history & legacy of the residential school system in Canada? Register for our upcoming webinar on April 11th. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the details on how to join the webinar. buff.ly/3PKpDEH #nctr_um
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All confidential records relating to claims of abuse made by former Indian Residential school students will be destroyed on Sep 19, 2027. You can choose what happens to these records. You can obtain more information online at myrecordsmychoice.ca/
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Exciting news! The Indigneous Friends Association (IFA) is gearing up to release its Spring 2024 Edition Newsletter this week. Explore the latest developments and dive into the most recent advancements at the IFA.
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Deadline to submit your questions for the Hon. Murray Sinclair is March 28th, 2024 downiewenjack.ca/dwflive/sub… #Reconciliation #TRC #ReconciliACTION #DoSomething
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Our Sexual Health Medicine Bundle is back! It contains an HIV self-test kit, Indigenous medicines (sage, sweetgrass, tobacco, cedar, lavender, Labrador tea, bear grease and Devil’s club salve), sexual health supplies, & additional resources. Order yours: cbrc.net/medicinebundle
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Access to safe drinking water continues to be an issue in Canada and around the world. Today on #WorldWaterDay, remember the fundamental role water has for all life on earth.
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For #WomensHistoryMonth, Tlingit Athabascan artist, @CrystalWorl (she/her) showcases Elizabeth Peratrovich, a Tlingit civil rights activist whose leadership shaped the future for anti-discrimination rights nationally. #NativeWomen #NativePower
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