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Inuit boy and man checking Eskimo tag for census, Windy River, Nunavut, 1950.

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Eskimo Identification Tags Replaced Traditional Names

In Inuit tradition, a child is not considered to be a complete person until they receive an atiq or “soul name,” usually given at birth. The construction of a subject’s identity, therefore, is a complex process involving the historical customs of...

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Squamish and Whistler road sign with Indigenous names

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Why Should You Learn to Pronounce Indigenous Names?

It’s becoming more commonplace for formal meetings to begin with an acknowledgement of the traditional or treaty territory on which the meeting is...

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Fred Callihoo is depicted on his tractor. Fred Callihoo was Chief of the enfranchised Michel First Nation from 1936-1948.

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Indian Act and Enfranchisement of Indigenous Peoples

Enfranchisement of any First Nation admitted to university (1880 amendment) 99.(1) Any Indian who may be admitted to the degree of Doctor of...

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hands on laptop

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Compilation of Resources for Indigenous Consultation

When first starting work on a project that may intersect with one or more Indigenous communities there is a mountain of background information that...

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cell phone with social media

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Value of Engaging With Indigenous Communities via Social Media

Early, respectful, transparent and consistent communication with Indigenous communities is the foundation of any good engagement strategy. In order...

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statue with scales

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Aboriginal Rights, Title and the Duty to Consult - A Primer

The doctrine of Aboriginal rights exists… because of one simple fact: when Europeans arrived in North America, Aboriginal peoples were already here,...

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Working Effectively With Indigenous Peoples® - In-Person Training

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Indigenous Cultural Competency Trainer Criteria

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls-to-Action (CTAs) are galvanizing the government, corporate and private sectors in Canada to learn...

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Plains Indigenous woman on horseback, Walter Lake, Alberta, 1920-1930. Photo: Archives / Collections and Fonds - 4589638

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Snapshot of Indian Act Denial of Status for Indigenous Women

When an Indian woman marries outside the band, whether a non-treaty Indian or a white man, it is in the interest of the Department, and in her...

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totem pole

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Indigenous vs. Aboriginal

Indigenous vs. Aboriginal - what does it mean for business? We received this timely question from an onsite client and newsletter subscriber: The...

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E & N-railway

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26 Ways to Derail Your Indigenous Community Meeting

Hosting frequent community meetings to share information and milestones is an important part of your relationship building and maintenance with the...

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