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Judge quashes $421K invoice that blocked First Nation councillor from re-election
Coun. Samantha Whalen says she was given a $421,000 invoice from the rest of the First Nation’s leadership in January to stop her from running for a third council term. The First Nation’s election regulations prevent candidates from owing money to the First Nation or any band-owned entities.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/northern-alberta-first-nation-legal-challenge-9.7220496?cmp=rss

CBC Manitoba 1d ago

Woman, 22, dead after hit and run in Birdtail Sioux First Nation on Friday
A 22-year-old woman died after she was found critically injured on a roadway as police were searching for a dangerous driver in a southwestern Manitoba First Nation on Friday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/hit-and-run-birdtail-sioux-9.7219104?cmp=rss

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Gif's Artidote 2d ago

.. here's another old interview with #GaborMaté in which he makes more connections to #capitalism blaming & shaming ppl with #trauma related conditions & how #FirstNation ppl treat drug addicts, alcoholics & ppl suffering suicidal tendencies; with love, empathy & care.

https://youtu.be/OvSL6RZCkyI?

#press #news #IndependentMedia #DemocracyNow #MentalHealth

"The Myth of Normal": Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture

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poison punk 2d ago

here's another old interview with #GaborMaté in which he makes more connections to #capitalism blaming & shaming ppl with trauma related conditions & how #FirstNation ppl treat drug addicts, alcoholics & ppl suffering suicidal tendencies; with love, empathy & care.

https://youtu.be/OvSL6RZCkyI?

"The Myth of Normal": Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture

YouTube

Audubon Ballroon (he/him)2d ago

Meadowlarks released in 2025 set in Canada

"Four siblings, torn apart by the Sixties Scoop, reunite for one week."

Heartbreaking but important to watch.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35537918

(1/6)

#canadianhistory #firstnation #movie #greatmovie #cree #Wetsuweten

Ocean Playground News 2d ago

Source: CBC #news #newfoundlandandlabrador

Damien Hancock died 27 years ago but the tragedy forged a bond between two Labrador communities
A cross stands in David Inlet, erected in remembrance of Damien Hancock who died 27 years ago. And in his hometown of Forteau, the community raises the Mushuau Innu #firstnation flag every year.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/forteau-natuashish-flag-9.7211148?cmp=rss

Damien Hancock died 27 years ago but the tragedy forged a bond between two Labrador communities | CBC News

A cross stands in David Inlet, erected in remembrance of Damien Hancock who died 27 years ago. And in his hometown of Forteau, the community raises the Mushuau Innu First Nation flag every year.

CBC

CBC Manitoba 4d ago

Norway House declares state of emergency as wildfire burns in northern First Nation
Norway House Cree Nation has declared a state of emergency as crews battled a wildfire in the northern Manitoba First Nation Friday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/norway-house-wildfire-state-of-emergency-9.7217779?cmp=rss