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Government of Canada supports the revitalization of South Slavey Dene Zhatié language in Nahanni Butte
From: Canadian Heritage The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Indigenous Peoples in their efforts to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen their languages. Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced a $269,724 investment over five years, which will support the revitalization of the Dene Zhatié, or South Slavey, language in Nahanni […]
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High school diplomas available in all NWT official languages
June 19, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce that high school diplomas will soon be issued in every official language of the Northwest Territories. Starting this month, all high school diplomas issued will be trilingual: English, French, and the Indigenous language of the graduating student’s choosing. The Northwest Territories […]
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Nine Yukon artists to be featured on new Welcome to the Yukon signs
June 13, 2024 The Government of Yukon is updating the welcome signs at all nine key points of entry to the territory with new designs featuring local artists’ work. Each sign will reflect the Yukon’s inspiring landscape, vibrant culture and creativity. The Yukon welcome signs are an important part of a Yukon travel experience and […]
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NTI Launches Third Inuktuuqta! Inuktut Writing Prize
(June 19, 2024 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) In advance of National Indigenous People’s Day, NTI President Aluki Kotierk is pleased to launch the third iteration of the Inuktuuqta! Inuktut Writing Prize. Inuktuuqta! will award one Nunavut Inuit author a grand prize of $80,000 and supports to continue their writing over the year, including a residency and […]
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Inuk filmmaker Mosha Michael: “Something to look at” – Nunavut News
A new look on National Indigenous Day at first Inuk filmmaker Mosha Michael for the rerelease of his movie “Whale Hunting” by the National Film Board Raigelee Alorut has a whale of a story to tell about her brother who just happens to hold a special place in Inuit lore. Mosha Michael, the oldest of […]
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Five TikTokers to follow for National Indigenous History Month – Cabin Radio
June 12, 2024 To celebrate National Indigenous History Month, TikTok unveiled a list of Indigenous “Visionary Voices” at the start of June. On the list was Taalrumiq – Christina King – an Inuvialuit and Gwich’in fashion designer, artist, speaker, and cultural educator who grew up in Tuktoyaktuk. Taalrumiq’s content focuses on sharing her culture with […]
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Mayo, Yukon Pride parade ‘epitomizes community,’ organizer says – CBC
Jun 10, 2024 Attendees say Friday’s celebration was Mayo’s 1st Pride parade A student in Mayo, Yukon, was the driving force for a Pride parade in the community and says it’s in honour of her late aunt. The village of about 500 hosted the event on Friday with over 50 people gathering at the J.V. Clarke […]
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‘I wanted survivors to know I had not forgotten them’: Former TRC commissioner – Nunatsiaq News
Jun 10, 2024 Marie Wilson says she promised years ago to continue telling the stories of survivors of Canada’s residential school system. Through her new book coming out June 11, she is doing just that. North of Nowhere: Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner is a mix of a documentary and memoir. In addition […]
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AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Commemorates 80th Anniversary of D-Day at Juno Beach
(June 6, 2024 – Normandy, France) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is at Juno Beach today to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a historic turning point in the Second World War. The National Chief visited the site as part of a delegation that included Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, […]
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Mint drops coin by Inuk artist to celebrate Nunavut – Nunatsiaq News
Jun 5, 2024 Royal Canadian Mint marks 25th anniversary of the territory’s founding with new silver $20 coin Inuk artist Aija Komangapik’s work will appear on commemorative collector coins celebrating Nunavut’s founding. The coin is made of 99.99 per cent pure silver and marks the 25th anniversary of Nunavut’s founding, according to a Royal Canadian […]
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