Indigenous Heritage
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‘This is my life’: Buffy Sainte Marie pushes against doubts over Indigenous ancestryBuffy Sainte-Marie is pushing back on a news report that questions her Indigenous heritage, maintaining she has never lied about her identity.EntertainmentNov 23, 2023
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‘It will cost people their jobs’: Thunder Bay top cop says racism won’t be toleratedThunder Bay police Chief Darcy Fleury said being a target of racism, especially when he was younger, has informed how he identifies and addresses discrimination.CanadaOct 11, 2023
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What are ‘pretendians’ and how are they causing ‘severe harm’ to Indigenous communities?'Pretendians' have made headlines in recent years in Canada, and experts say it's important for the general public to understand who they are and who they're impacting.CanadaMar 9, 2023
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Alberta chief critical of Premier Danielle Smith’s claim of Indigenous rootsA First Nations leader in Alberta is questioning Premier Danielle Smith's claim of Indigenous heritage.CanadaNov 18, 2022
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National Indigenous Peoples Day events return to Regina after 2 yearsAfter two years of COVID restrictions, Regina residents gathered to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in person with various events held throughout the city.CanadaJun 21, 2022
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Local artist breathes new life into murals in Athens, Ont. with Indigenous elementsMurals in Athens, Ont., have succumbed to weather and time's wear and tear, so a local artist took it upon himself to breathe new life into them, with some Indigenous elements.CanadaJun 21, 2021
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Queen’s rejects anonymous report alleging some faculty, staff faking Indigenous heritageQueen's University says it has played no part in a document circulating online claiming some of its staff and faculty are falsifying their Indigenous heritage.CanadaJun 11, 2021
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Halifax Thunderbirds star takes classroom reading program onlineSince September, Kyle Jackson has been reading 'Akhwatsirenhó:wa – My Big Family,' a compilation of lacrosse stories, which teach students about the origins of lacrosse.EducationFeb 26, 2021
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‘Mic Mac’ street names called colonial, outdated as HRM council asks for reportA Halifax councilor says the city has an opportunity to rename streets and landmarks with honour to the Mi'kmaq.CanadaNov 17, 2020
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Name of Kingston’s third river crossing could reflect Indigenous historyKingston city council will be asked to consider naming the new third bridge crossing to reflect the area's Indigenous heritage.NewsJul 4, 2020
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