5 things to know for Thursday, November 17, 2022 – CTV News
Nov. 17, 2022 Human remains found in a B.C. park have been identified as those of a woman killed more than 30 years ago, Canadians have lost more than $131…
PLATO Panel Talks: Introducing the PLATO Training Program pt. 2 – PLATO
We are excited to be back this week with part 2 of PLATO Panel Talks: Introducing the PLATO Training Program. In this episode, our host Mike is chatting with two…
Senate committee examines the federal government’s responsibilities to Indigenous Peoples – APTN News
A Senate committee is examining the federal government’s constitutional and legal responsibilities to Indigenous Peoples. Today’s main witness was Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed. Read More: https://www.aptnnews.ca/videos/senate-committee-examines-the-federal-governments-responsibilities-to-indigenous-peoples/…
New Saugeen Shores Council Holds Inaugural Meeting, Approves Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Policy – Bayshore Broadcasting
Nov 16, 2022 Saugeen Shores’ new municipal council held its inaugural meeting Tuesday night. The meeting itself was light on other agenda items other than members of council making their…
Province to boost Indigenous representation in new employment plan – Human Resources Director
16 Nov 2022 The government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) has rolled out an action plan to boost Indigenous representation in the public sector. The Indigenous Employment Plan (IEP) outlines short-,…
Indigenous Leaders: Restoring the treaty relationship is the path to prosperity – SooToday.com
Randi Ray looks to advance partnerships between Indigenous people and corporate Canada Randi Ray believes it’s time to reset the relationship, between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, between First Nation communities…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has Cherokee roots, but the records don’t back that up – APTN News
Nov 16, 2022 Smith alleges her ‘great-great-grandmother’ was Cherokee With her Wild Rose Party under attack for allegations of racism and bigotry towards the LGBTQ community, Danielle Smith held a…
Canada spends more on responding to climate emergencies in First Nations than preventing them, auditor general says – National Observer
November 16th 2022 Climate emergencies are increasing for remote Indigenous communities, yet the federal government is still more reactive than preventive when responding to them, according to a report by…
New certification to focus on large infrastructure projects in Indigenous communities – Anishinabek News
November 16, 2022 OTTAWA – Indigenous communities across Canada are expected to benefit from a new finance certification program announced this past week. Details for the program were officially released…
Wake The Giant gets $50,000 Canada Post Community Foundation grant – TBNewsWatch.com
The grant is available to organizations that offer programming anchored in the principles of truth and reconciliation THUNDER BAY — Canada Post has awarded its inaugural Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation…
