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01:59 | June 27, 2024
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First Nations seek return of land housing well-known B.C. potato farm
02:01 | June 26, 2024
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First Nation blasts B.C. government over gondola proposal delays
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Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis
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Why Algonquin Grand Chief Constant Pinesi’s route is being retraced from Oka to Ottawa
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Opposition to northwest treaty agreement
02:03 | June 24, 2024
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Cowichan Tribes sign historic agreement to restore jurisdiction over child services
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Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival wraps up fourth year in Peterborough
02:04 | June 24, 2024
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The Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival wraps up 3 days of performances in Peterborough
02:04 | June 24, 2024
Federal contracts given to Indigenous companies without proof
Description
August 22, 2024
The federal government spends at least $33 billion per year on contracts for goods and services, with five per cent of that money going toward Indigenous-owned businesses, touted as a form of reconciliation. But as Melissa Ridgen reports, a joint investigation by Global News and researchers from the First Nations University of Canada has discovered the program hasn't always required bidders to prove they are actually First Nations, Inuit or Métis.
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Federal contracts given to Indigenous companies without proof03:00 | August 22, 2024
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This is BC: Indigenous-owned St. Jean’s Cannery has fascinating history02:05 | August 15, 2024
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Family, tradition shine at fastpitch’s biggest event02:23 | August 14, 2024
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Tina Fontaine: Winnipeg honours life, legacy for 10-year anniversary of death02:07 | August 10, 2024
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New Hope in a new language02:37 | August 8, 2024
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Indigenous community near Chilcotin River slide fears worst for salmon run01:58 | August 7, 2024
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First Nations initiating emergency salmon task force after Chilcotin dam breach02:10 | August 6, 2024
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Indigenous tourism growing in Manitoba00:50 | August 1, 2024
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Ontario road trip: Manitoulin Island, the ‘crown jewel of the Great Lakes’02:26 | July 27, 2024
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Canada imposes cap on residential school searches02:03 | July 24, 2024
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Indigenous-led community hub coming to Halifax01:38 | July 18, 2024
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Kingston’s own Hammer Thrower Jillian Weir speaks about her success in the sport and the OLG’s campaign “Quest for Gold”04:18 | July 18, 2024
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Montreal airport launches partnership to encourage tourism to Indigenous destinations01:35 | July 15, 2024
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Kahnawake powwow celebrates Indigenous culture02:04 | July 13, 2024
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Heiltsuk Nation celebrates ‘powerful, emotional’ return of historic chief’s seat02:11 | July 12, 2024
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Indigenous group turns their backs on Poilievre during AFN speech02:05 | July 11, 2024
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Jeremy Skibicki guilty of ‘mercilessly graphic’ murder, judge finds02:17 | July 11, 2024
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Frosty reception for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at first in-person appearance before Assembly of First Nations02:12 | July 11, 2024
-
Poilievre critiques government’s ‘paternalistic’ system at AFN general assembly01:22 | July 11, 2024
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First Nation chiefs confront Poilievre on his priorities regarding Indigenous issues05:06 | July 11, 2024
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Indigenous designers showcased at Calgary fashion show: ‘So empowering’01:48 | July 5, 2024
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This is BC: Haisla Nation Hereditary Chief breaking barriers as sports broadcaster02:04 | June 30, 2024
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Several B.C. guide outfitters say government backtracking on compensation for land01:59 | June 27, 2024
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First Nations seek return of land housing well-known B.C. potato farm02:01 | June 26, 2024
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First Nation blasts B.C. government over gondola proposal delays01:56 | June 26, 2024
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Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Why Algonquin Grand Chief Constant Pinesi’s route is being retraced from Oka to Ottawa02:01 | June 26, 2024
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Opposition to northwest treaty agreement02:03 | June 24, 2024
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Cowichan Tribes sign historic agreement to restore jurisdiction over child services02:10 | June 24, 2024
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Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival wraps up fourth year in Peterborough02:04 | June 24, 2024
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The Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival wraps up 3 days of performances in Peterborough02:04 | June 24, 2024
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Federal contracts given to Indigenous companies without proof03:00 | August 22, 2024
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This is BC: Indigenous-owned St. Jean’s Cannery has fascinating history02:05 | August 15, 2024
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Family, tradition shine at fastpitch’s biggest event02:23 | August 14, 2024
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Tina Fontaine: Winnipeg honours life, legacy for 10-year anniversary of death02:07 | August 10, 2024
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New Hope in a new language02:37 | August 8, 2024
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Indigenous community near Chilcotin River slide fears worst for salmon run01:58 | August 7, 2024
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Indigenous tourism growing in Manitoba00:50 | August 1, 2024
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Ontario road trip: Manitoulin Island, the ‘crown jewel of the Great Lakes’02:26 | July 27, 2024
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Canada imposes cap on residential school searches02:03 | July 24, 2024
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Indigenous-led community hub coming to Halifax01:38 | July 18, 2024
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Kingston’s own Hammer Thrower Jillian Weir speaks about her success in the sport and the OLG’s campaign “Quest for Gold”04:18 | July 18, 2024
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Kahnawake powwow celebrates Indigenous culture02:04 | July 13, 2024
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Frosty reception for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at first in-person appearance before Assembly of First Nations02:12 | July 11, 2024
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Poilievre critiques government’s ‘paternalistic’ system at AFN general assembly01:22 | July 11, 2024
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Indigenous designers showcased at Calgary fashion show: ‘So empowering’01:48 | July 5, 2024
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This is BC: Haisla Nation Hereditary Chief breaking barriers as sports broadcaster02:04 | June 30, 2024
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Several B.C. guide outfitters say government backtracking on compensation for land01:59 | June 27, 2024
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First Nations seek return of land housing well-known B.C. potato farm02:01 | June 26, 2024
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Opposition to northwest treaty agreement02:03 | June 24, 2024
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Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival wraps up fourth year in Peterborough02:04 | June 24, 2024
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The Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival wraps up 3 days of performances in Peterborough02:04 | June 24, 2024
Federal contracts given to Indigenous companies without proof
Description
August 22, 2024
The federal government spends at least $33 billion per year on contracts for goods and services, with five per cent of that money going toward Indigenous-owned businesses, touted as a form of reconciliation. But as Melissa Ridgen reports, a joint investigation by Global News and researchers from the First Nations University of Canada has discovered the program hasn't always required bidders to prove they are actually First Nations, Inuit or Métis.
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