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TD Special Report PDF

Debunking Myths Surrounding Canada's Aboriginal Population

Debunking Myths Surrounding Canada's Aboriginal Population was released by TD Economics on June 18, 2012. In the Special Report by TD Economics, the authors take aim at issues like Aboriginal people paying taxes, post-secondary education, living in...

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agency 1 lands

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Bands Call for Return of Agency #1 Lands

Rainy Lake has always been important to the Anishinaabe of this region,” says Chief Janice Henderson of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation. “The district...

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Print of the Battle of Batoche during the North-West Rebellion, based on sketches by Sergeant Grundy and others, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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Louis Riel Jr and the Northwest Rebellion of 1885

The Northwest Rebellion of 1885 began with Louis Riel, Jr. returning with his wife, two small children and a few supporters to seize the church at...

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Map showing lines of route between Lake Superior and Red River Settlement, 1870. Photo: Library and Archives Canada, 4156084.

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Louis Riel, Senior and Junior, Their Roles in the Métis Nation

In 1801, a group of Métis settled at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, where Winnipeg stands today. They were referred to as...

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Reserve housing, 1978-1988. Photo: George Mully / George Mully fonds / Library and Archives Canada / ecopy number ; Copyright: Estate of George Mully

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Myth #3: First Nations Get Free Housing on Reserves

Myth #3: First Nations get free housing on reserves. Reality: Indigenous People can apply for social housing programs offered by the Canada Mortgage...

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St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino

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From Oppression to Opportunity: St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino

I recently had the opportunity to golf at the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino, formerly the St. Eugene Indian Residential School, on the...

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sweetgrass braids

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Indigenous Sacred Plants: Sweetgrass

Sweetgrass is one of the four plants (tobacco, sage, red cedar and sweetgrass) considered sacred to Indigenous, Inuit and Métis Peoples. It is known...

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Commemorative Medal Honours First Nation and Métis Contributions to War of 1812

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, May 22, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, is proud...

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bison

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Historic Treaty No.6 Summit

Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (Canada) have always had a unique relationship with the British Monarchy through the Treaties that were agreed to...

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tug boats and logs

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Why Indigenous Engagement isn't Stakeholder Engagement

In this article, we talk about why Indigenous Engagement isn't Stakeholder Engagement. The term stakeholder is a commonly used business and...

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