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Chief Robert Joseph speaking

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First Nation Protocol - Thanking the Host First Nation, Why You Should

In this post, we share some insight on First Nation Protocol including why you should thank the host First Nation, and on the side provide an example of First Nation protocol in practice, and lastly, we have some tips at the end to get you started....

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'A Souteaux Indian Travelling with his Family in Winter near Lake Winnipeg' Credit: LAC, Acc. No. 1970-188-1756 W.H. Coverdale Collection of Canadiana

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Extinguishment of First Nation Title

The history of extinguishment of First Nation title has its roots in old or historic treaties as shown from the excerpt below from Treaty 3, between...

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totem Photo: Pexels

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Journey From Her Head to Her Heart as Honorary Witness for the TRC

Shelagh Rogers, OC, journalist, host/producer of the CBC radio program The Next Chapter and Chancellor of the University of Victoria, is an Honorary...

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South Elevation of St. Michael's Indian School, Alert Bay, British Columbia, 1949. Canada. Dept. of Indian and Northern Affairs / LAC / e011080337_s3

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Andy Wilson Letter to Survivors of Indian Residential Schools

To all my family and friends who will take part in this week's events of Truth and Reconciliation, my prayers and thoughts are with you as you begin...

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Part of the Shi-shi-etko book cover. Photo: Groundwood Books.

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10 Books About Indian Residential Schools for Young People

For parents and teachers, the topic of the Indian Residential Schools system can be a difficult one to tackle - you want to present this aspect of...

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Indigenous totem in front of Walmart and McDonalds

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First Nations and Big Retail Outlets - Signs of Respect

I was inspired to write this blog post while on a recent trip to Campbell River, BC when I noticed this Target Store logo with First Nations designs...

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Funding supports First Nations' forestry training

VANCOUVER - Thirty eight First Nations individuals will receive forestry-specific training and work experience through a $500,000 Labour Market...

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Canadian and Metis flags

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The Scrip - What Is This and How Did It Affect Métis History?

The scrip policy is not as well known as other sorry chapters in Canada’s history of relations with Aboriginal Peoples but it should be as it...

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Keepers Of The Children Reconnect With Native American Heritage

July 30, 2013 - Reno, NV -- In 2004, Laura Ramirez published what was to be an award-winning book and a great source of wisdom and support for...

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