Mi'kmaw history easier to find with new digital archive
The Indigenous rights group L'nuey is launching a new Mi’kmaw-led digital archive to mark the 300th anniversary of the 1726 Peace and Friendship Treaty, making it easier to find and understand Mik’maw history.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-digital-archive-1726-peace-friendship-treaty-9.7223343?cmp=rss
@parismarx I don't love this guy at all!!! He is destroying any notion of cohesion in #Canadian society, threatening the safety of our #environment, undermining the functioning of our federation, ignoring #IndigenousRights and title, and handing control to his corporate pals.
Grand chief defends treaty rights, demands Alberta call off referendum question on separation
Trevor Mercredi, the grand chief of the Treaty 8 First Nations, said comments made by Alberta's premier suggest the province is shirking its duty to consult with First Nations about separation, putting Alberta 'on a course towards direct constitutional conflict' with Treaty 8 na...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/treaty-8-first-nations-letter-danielle-smith-alberta-separation-9.7223461?cmp=rss
Grand chief defends treaty rights, demands Alberta call off referendum question on separation
Trevor Mercredi, the grand chief of the Treaty 8 First Nations, said comments made by Alberta's premier suggest the province is shirking its duty to consult with First Nations about separation, putting Alberta 'on a course towards direct constitutional conflict' with Treaty 8 na...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/treaty-8-first-nations-letter-danielle-smith-alberta-separation-9.7223461?cmp=rss
Treaty 8 First Nations urge Alberta government to hit brakes on separation referendum
Chiefs from Treaty 8 First Nations in Alberta hold a news conference to discuss their open letter to Premier Danielle Smith, uging the provincial government to abandon efforts to advance separation proceedings, despite the potential impact on Indigenous and treaty rights.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7223459?cmp=rss
N.B. provincial parks offer free admission to Indigenous people
Two groups representing Indigenous people in New Brunswick have come to an agreement with the provincial government that allows them free access to seven provincial parks. Anyone who can show proof of First Nation membership with a status card or a letter of a confirmation from chief will be able to get into provinci...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/provincial-parks-free-indigenous-new-brunswickers-9.7222270?cmp=rss
Road to the Referendum: First Nation chiefs fighting Alberta separatism to preserve way of life
Sturgeon Lake is one of the Alberta First Nations at the forefront of legal battles fighting back against the push for the province to separate from Canada.
#Features #Perspectives #AlbertaLegislature #albertareferendum
https://globalnews.ca/news/11863870/alberta-first-nations-separation/
Road to the Referendum: First Nation chiefs fighting Alberta separatism to preserve way of life
Sturgeon Lake is one of the Alberta First Nations at the forefront of legal battles fighting back against the push for the province to separate from Canada.
#Features #Perspectives #AlbertaLegislature #albertareferendum
https://globalnews.ca/news/11863870/alberta-first-nations-separation/
Road to the Referendum: First Nation chiefs fighting Alberta separatism to preserve way of life
Sturgeon Lake is one of the Alberta First Nations at the forefront of legal battles fighting back against the push for the province to separate from Canada.
#Features #Perspectives #AlbertaLegislature #albertareferendum
https://globalnews.ca/news/11863870/alberta-first-nations-separation/