Cree

• Blackfoot language taught through new app

  Using oral tradition, which is an important part of Blackfoot culture, Eldon Yellowhorn's voice provides the pronunciation of words through an app.

  Features

  Jul 7
• Positive response from 1st Indigenous language apps launched by MLTC

  A community-driven project in Saskatchewan is working to preserve Indigenous languages by using mobile apps.

  Canada

  Jun 28
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• Ontario trucker convicted of killing Edmonton woman in hotel wants mistrial

  In February, a jury convicted 52-year-old Barton, who is from Mississauga, Ont., of manslaughter in the 2011 death of Cindy Gladue.

  Canada

  Jun 1
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• Calgary Indigenous artist nominated for national photography award

  Brittney Bear Hat is nominated for the New Generation Photography Award.

  Features

  Feb 23
• New Indigenous radio station The Raven launches in Edmonton: ‘It was emotional’

  The Raven will join Edmonton-based CFWE FM and Calgary-based CJWE FM as part of the Windspeaker Radio group.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• Meadow Lake Tribal Council creating apps to teach Cree, Dene languages

  The Meadow Lake Tribal Council has created a new app to teach the Cree language.

  Canada

  Jan 22
• Vaccination campaign gets underway in nine Cree communities in northern Quebec

  Remote Cree communities are vulnerable to COVID-19 outbreaks due to overcrowded housing conditions and a limited number of local health-care workers, according to health officials.

  Health

  Jan 17
• Downtown Edmonton contemporary arts centre showcases — and is led by — Indigenous artists

  The centre was refurbished to meet the unique needs of an Indigenous-led space.

  Features

  Oct 12, 2020
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• Aspiring Alberta teacher develops Cree language resources

  Recent U of A grad Renee Ouellette decided to share her Cree student teaching resources by turning them into a side hustle.

  Education

  Oct 11, 2020
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• Q and A with retired Saskatchewan Senator Lillian Dyck

  Lillian Dyck announced her retirement Monday on her 75th birthday, after working as a senator for the past 15 years.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2020