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Indian Residential Schools: Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays

I wrote this article because I frequently see postings on Facebook asking people to “like” the “Merry Christmas” greeting and denounce the “Happy Holiday” greeting. At this time of year, it is important to realize and recognize that Christmas is not...

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The Haida Leader Guujaaw - Great Job and Best Wishes

Well, it is a time of change for the Council of the Haida Nation. I recently learned that Guujaaw, who was first elected in 2000, will no longer be...

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colourful sky over Calgary, Alberta

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Clayton Norris, MBA, CAFM, Vice President, Aboriginal Services, MNP

Clayton Norris, MBA, CAFM, is the Vice President of MNP’s Aboriginal Services. He leads the MNP Aboriginal Services team, which currently provides...

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children at school

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Restorative Practice Circles in the Classroom

Restorative Practice Circles are based upon the First Nations tradition of Talking Circles. First Nations, Metis & Inuit cultures are built upon oral...

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Tecumseh

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Tecumseh, Shawnee War Chief (1768-1813)

Tecumseh, Shawnee War Chief was a charismatic leader, an orator and a respected war chief of the Shawnee Indians of Ohio. His vision for a...

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Williams Lake. Photo: Christine Alder, Flickr

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DeDe DeRose, BC's First Superintendent of Aboriginal Achievement

DeDe DeRose is Secwepempc and a member of the Esketemc First Nation near Williams Lake. She graduated from the Native Indian Teacher’s Education Bed...

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Big Brothers Big Sisters partners with DreamCatcher Mentoring for pilot project

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada partners with DreamCatcher Mentoring for pilot project to expand mentoring services to northern communities.

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red hardhat on a worksite

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Business Case for Creating Inclusive Worksites for Aboriginal Workers

Kelly J. Lendsay, President & CEO, Aboriginal Human Resource Council, is a social entrepreneur who is internationally recognized as one of Canada’s...

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construction worker walking on frame

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Dean Homewood: Aboriginal Liaison, Labourers Union

Dean has been the Aboriginal Liaison for the Construction & Specialized Workers Union Local 1611 for five years. Prior to becoming a Business...

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Burial Grounds Here sign, Marpole midden

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First Nation Middens - Some FAQs

Middens are the heaps of shells, bones, utensils and artifacts that accumulated sometimes over thousands of years of Aboriginal Peoples' occupation...

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