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Federal contracts given to Indigenous companies without proofThe 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...Global NationalAug 22
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The Indigenous Summer Games returns to AlbertaIt’s an event that celebrates culture, scale, and brings youth together. The Indigenous Summer Games returns to Alberta. Organizers Jake Hendy and Cheri Jubinville-Greaney explain.Global News Morning EdmontonAug 7
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Indigenous tourism growing in ManitobaThe demand for Indigenous tourism is expanding quickly, as it continues to grow in popularity in Manitoba, generating more than $47 million in government revenue.Aug 1
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Indigenous Lens program introduces youth to film industryA three-day pilot program geared towards empowering and educating Indigenous youth as future storytellers launched at Lethbridge Polytechnic last weekend. Jordan Prentice gives us a look through the lens of the Indigenous youth film training program.CanadaAug 13
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This is BC: Indigenous-owned St. Jean’s Cannery has fascinating historyCanneries once dotted the West Coast shoreline. Now there’s just one remaining. St. Jean’s Cannery is Indigenous-owned and continues a tradition launched in 1961. Jay Durant has the story on This is BC.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 15
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Indigenous community near Chilcotin River slide fears worst for salmon runThe Chilcotin River may be flowing once again, but so are concerns about fish stocks. An Indigenous community downstream fears spawning salmon will not be able to bypass the slide. As Paul Johnson reports, a slow salmon run would put their livelihood in jeopardy.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 7
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TC Energy signs $1B deal to sell minority stake in pipeline to Indigenous groupsIt is the largest Indigenous equity ownership agreement signed in Canada’s history. TC Energy is selling a minority stake in its natural gas transmission network to a consortium of Indigenous communities. Sarah Offin has more the $1-billion deal and the implications for First Nations and taxpayers.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJul 30
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Indigenous-led community hub coming to HalifaxA new community hub is coming to downtown Halifax. An Indigenous-led project plans to break the mould and create something that is long overdue. Global’s Zack Power explains.Global News at 6 HalifaxJul 18
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Indigenous group frustrated after being uninvited to Winnipeg gender equality gatheringFederal, provincial and territorial ministers of women and gender equality meeting in Winnipeg Tuesday but stealing some of the spotlight from the issues was a political battle that led to what was effectively a counter-conference in the same downtown hotel. Daisy Woelk reports.Global News at 6 WinnipegJul 23
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Kahnawake powwow celebrates Indigenous cultureThe Kahnawake powwow is in full swing. Traditional dancers, musicians, crafts people and more are displaying their skills and sharing their talents with others, Indigenous and non-Indigenous. Global’s Matilda Cerone reports.Jul 13
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Indigenous leaders hope for ‘relationship reset’ with provincesCanada’s premiers are in Halifax for this year’s Council of the Federation. The gathering often highlights the rocky relationship between provinces and territories and the federal government. But there are other interests too – as Indigenous and health-care leaders are also hoping to be heard. Heidi Petracek explains.CanadaJul 15
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Montreal airport launches partnership to encourage tourism to Indigenous destinationsAs you walk through Montreal’s Trudeau airport, you’ll notice something different. The airport has unveiled a partnership with Indigenous Tourism Quebec in an effort to promote Indigenous culture and heritage throughout the province. As Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports, they want people to consider new destinations.Jul 15
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Remembering artist and Indigenous advocate Alex JanvierOne of the country’s most well-known Indigenous artists is being remembered and celebrated. Those who worked closely with Alex Janvier, who died this week at 89, say he was an activist who made an immense impact on the art landscape. Jaclyn Kucey has more on his legacy.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJul 11
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Indigenous-led supervised consumption site planned for WinnipegThe province has pledged $727,000 in support of Manitoba’s first Indigenous-led supervised consumption site. Daisy Woelk reports.Global News at 6 WinnipegJul 12
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New tours celebrate Indigenous culture at Calgary StampedeFor the first time, interpreters will be offering daily tours at Elbow River camp. As Joelle Tomlinson reports, Treaty 7 Nations have been a part of the Calgary Stampede since the very beginning.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJul 11
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Indigenous group turns their backs on Poilievre during AFN speechDelegates to the annual meeting of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) in Montreal heard from two federal party leaders on Thursday: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh. One group in the audience stood and turned their backs as Poilievre spoke, in response to when he told a radio station in 2008...Global NationalJul 11
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Indigenous-led consumption site about support, listening to community: Manitoba addictions ministerOn Friday, Manitoba Addictions Minister Bernadette Smith said, “The site is about accessing primary health care, getting folks connected with housing services, counselling support and harm reduction — it’s not just about consumption.”Jul 12
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First Nation chiefs confront Poilievre on his priorities regarding Indigenous issuesFollowing a speech from Pierre Poilievre at the annual Assembly of First Nations (AFN) on Tuesday, multiple First Nations chiefs called out the Conservative Party leader for not acknowledging certain issues in his speech, including residential school survivors or the issue of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. He was also advised to become...CanadaJul 11
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Sask. Indigenous entrepreneur headed to Pow Wow PitchWATCH: Indigenous entrepreneurs are competing for bragging rights in a pitching competition. Trillian Reynoldson has more on a Saskatoon clothing brand owner who is hoping to win.Global News at 5 SaskatoonJul 5
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Indigenous designers showcased at Calgary fashion show: ‘So empowering’The first weekend of the Calgary Stampede brings a new chance for people to connect with Indigenous culture. As Gil Tucker shows us, it offers some twists on tradition, while focusing on some powerful messages.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJul 5