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7 Posts to Read on National Indigenous Veterans Day
First commemorated in 1994, National Indigenous Veterans Day, November 8th, is a day to remember and recognize Indigenous contributions to military...
Famous Indigenous People
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Honourary Chief J. Wilton “Willie” Littlechild
Anyone aware of the work, life, and growing legacy of J. Wilton Littlechild will know that he is a significant leader in international Indigenous law...
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Tommy George Prince Military Medal and Silver Star Recipient
The story of Thomas "Tommy" George Prince, Canada’s most decorated Indigenous soldier, is inspiring and tragic. It also underscores the inequality...
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Responses From Some Indigenous Leaders on the Historic Papal Apology
For many survivors of residential schools and their families, the Papal apology was all they hoped to hear, for others, it did not go far enough....
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Indigenous War Heroes - More Than a Few Good Men
When we think of Indigenous war heroes Tommy George Prince immediately and justifiably jumps to mind. But, there are many other Indigenous heroes who...
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The Day I Met Joe Gosnell
First and foremost, on behalf of myself and my father, Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, O.B.C., O.C, I want to give my condolences to the Gosnell family and...
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Celebrate 21 Indigenous Athletes for National Indigenous Peoples Day
Indigenous athletes often face tremendous difficulties beyond the rigours of training for their sport. They are frequently from geographically and...
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Frank Calder: The Man Who Moved the Mountain
This is another installment in our series on the people behind the transformational court cases that affect Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please...
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Canada’s Complicated History with First Nation Totem Poles
Canada has a complicated history with the totem pole. Totems have been misunderstood, coveted, stolen, quashed, copied, and celebrated. The first...
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National Indigenous Peoples Day 21+ Important Indigenous People to Celebrate
To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 we have compiled a list of 21+ important Indigenous people from all walks of life. It is a...