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GNWT ‘extends timeline’ of Indigenous languages action plan – Cabin Radio
February 7, 2023 The plan, first published in 2018, was due for renewal in this financial year. Instead, the territorial government said on Tuesday the existing plan will be extended until the end of 2024-25. Doing so provides “more time to complete the remaining actions and deliverables,” the territory stated, and allows the GNWT to […]
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Call for Proposals – Childrearing Community Funding Initiatives
27 January 2023 The Department of Family Services is accepting proposals for projects in 2023-2024 that aim to rebuild and strengthen Inuit traditional childrearing teachings and practices, and that help in reducing poverty. Non-profit organizations, societies and municipal organizations can apply for funding for projects that include, but are not limited to: revitalizing the wisdom […]
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Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq – Inuktut Language Month to Take Place in April 2023
25 January 2023 The Department of Culture and Heritage is announcing that Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq – Inuktut Language Month will take place in April 2023. Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq has historically been held during the month of February, however, moving forward, it will now be held in April. Recognizing the celebratory nature of this initiative, Inuktut Language Month […]
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Delicious! exhibit opening and food tastings
January 19, 2023 The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is pleased to announce a new photography exhibit celebrating northern food. Delicious! features archival photographs from the NWT Archive spanning over 80 years and demonstrates the many ways that northerners gather, prepare and enjoy many types of food. Exhibit opening Join us at the […]
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Ilitaqsiniq project aiming high at 11th annual Arctic Inspiration Prize – Nunavut News
January 15, 2023 Ilitaqsiniq’s (Nunavut Literacy Council) Pilimmaksaijuliriniq Project is one of two finalists in the $1-million category of the 2022 Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP). The winners will be announced during the AIP’s 11th annual awards ceremony in Ottawa on Feb. 8 alongside the Northern Lights Business and Cultural Showcase. The Pilimmaksaijuliriniq Project is an […]
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Indigenous entrepreneur, designer champions sustainable fashion – Newmarket Today
January 10, 2023 Brenda Dragon, founder of Aurora Heat, will give a virtual presentation as part of the CFUW Aurora/Newmarket speaker series Indigenous entrepreneur and designer Brenda Dragon will share her work replacing single-use products and fast fashion in an upcoming speaker series with CFUW Aurora/Newmarket. Dragon is the founder of Aurora Heat in Fort […]
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UNESCO highlighting importance of Indigenous languages in 10-year plan – CBC
Dec 23, 2022 UNESCO held conference this month on its action plan on decade of Indigenous languages For Alice Rigney, speaking her Dene language connects her to her ancestors and to the land. Growing up in Jackfish Lake on the Athabasca River, Rigney said most people around her spoke either Dene or Cree languages. Now, “we’re […]
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It’s time for Christmas Games in Nunavut – Nunatsiaq News
Dec 23, 2022 Annual contests, celebrations kick off around the territory after 2-year hiatus As Nunavummiut begin to gather with family and friends for the holidays, there’s one event on many people’s minds. After two years of cancellations, it’s time for Christmas Games. The COVID-19 pandemic meant the games couldn’t take place in most communities […]
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Plans Underway for 50th Anniversary Celebration of Together Today for our Children Tomorrow
Programming Highlights: Exhibits: Throughout the week, the community can stop by to explore exhibits from the CYFN’s extensive archives collections that will be located throughout the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. Workshops: Guests can participate in a variety of programming and activities offered daily throughout celebration week, including: Community Art Project led by a Yukon First […]
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NWT groups receive $7M in Indigenous language support – Cabin Radio
November 28, 2022 As an example, Ottawa said, the Yellowknives Dene First Nation will receive an unspecified sum “to deliver language and culture classes and camps, as well as develop lesson plans, books, videos and reference documents.” In a press release, Chief Edward Sangris of Dettah said the funding represented an opportunity to advocate for […]
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