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Vancouver Police sign

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Constable Steve Hanuse, Liaison Officer with the Musqueam Indian Band

Constable Steve Hanuse, who is from the ‘Namgis Nation, became the Liaison Officer with the Musqueam Indian Band in 2009. He took some time from his duties to speak with Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. about his career and its many rewards.

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Powwow dancer, Banff, Alberta, 1957.

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A Primer on the Indigenous Powwow - #1 of 3 in the Powwow Series

This is the first in a series of articles on the Indigenous powwow - a short history, the dances, drums, and songs, and the all-important protocol....

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Coast Salish Fish Trap. Photo: Richard Eriksson, Flickr

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Open Letter to Minister Valcourt from Union of BC Indian Chiefs

Honourable Bernard Valcourt Minister, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Les Terrasses de la Chaudière, North Tower 10 Wellington...

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classroom with students and teacher

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17 Ways to Promote Culturally Aware Classrooms

All Classrooms can benefit from strategies that promote equity and diversity. Educators can promote cultural awareness in their classrooms by...

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Inukshuk

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Self-Government Arrangements - 4 Examples

When we take a look at the day-to-day operations of a band we see that all the actions of the band are directed in accordance with the Indian Act....

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coins

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Myth #1: Status Indians Exempt From Federal or Provincial Taxes

In my workshops, I frequently hear statements about unfair advantages and benefits that are available to Aboriginal People in Canada but not to...

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letter writing with paper and pen

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Open Letter to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

To the TRC: When I was a little boy, I faked being sick lots so I wouldn't have to go to school, so I missed a lot of school. I did it because I...

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Guns, Germs, and Steel book cover

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Books on the History of Disease and Colonial Practices

Here are some books and short reviews for you.

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The Duty to Consult: Important Lessons from Canada’s Mining Sector

Reprinted with permission from: McInnes Cooper Lawyers | Avocats Recent developments in Ontario and Yukon are an important reminder of the practical...

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sage leaves on marble

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Indigenous Sacred Plants: Sage

This is the last in our series on Indigenous sacred plants. Sage, along with sweetgrass, red cedar and tobacco, is one of the four plants considered...

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