National Aboriginal Day
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Halifax celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with two-day Mawita’jik PowwowThe extravaganza is hosted by the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre, and named after the Mi'kmaq words for "let us gather."CanadaJun 21, 2019
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Three Atlantic universities get $1.2M to ‘Indigenize’ their campusesTD Bank Group donated $1.2 million to Mount Saint Vincent, Acadia and Memorial universities.Jun 20, 2019
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Permanent Algonquin Anishinaabe flags at city hall ‘a start’ on reconciliation, grand chief saysFlags of the Algonquin Anishinabeg National Tribal Council and Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation will be a permanent fixture at Ottawa City Hall on Laurier Avenue.PoliticsJun 21, 2018
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2017 National Aboriginal Day brings name changes, calls for statutory holidayHundreds gathered at Regina’s Victoria Park Wednesday to celebrate indigenous culture and history for National Aboriginal Day. “It’s important to create that awareness (and) help share some of our culture and our history so that newcomers and the citizens of Regina and other places that are celebrating today can understand some of the unique aspects...CanadaJun 21, 2017
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National Aboriginal Day celebrated in Halifax"It really was about bringing everybody together."CanadaJun 21, 2017
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Over 3,000 Indigenous lands added to Google Maps, EarthGoogle has added Indigenous communities across Canada to its maps.TechJun 21, 2017
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More affordable housing units for Hamilton’s Indigenous communitySacajewea Non-Profit Housing says it plans to open a 23-unit complex on West Avenue South, near Main Street in Hamilton, Ont., in October 2018.CanadaJun 21, 2017
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Hundreds gather in Winnipeg for Canada’s largest round danceThe rain didn't dampen the spirits, or slow the steps, of hundreds of Winnipeggers who gathered Wednesday to participate in what's being called Canada's largest round dance.Jun 21, 2017
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National Aboriginal Day celebrated in Victoria Park with ‘Rock Your Roots’ walkThousands gathered in Victoria Park for the “Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation.”CanadaJun 21, 2017
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Justin Trudeau to rename National Aboriginal DayJustin Trudeau plans to change the name of National Aboriginal Day to National Indigenous Peoples Day.CanadaJun 21, 2017
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