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WEBThe Associated Press 12/09/2024 11:13 APIWTXA VILLAGE, Brazil (AP) — It was just before dawn when the Ashaninka people, wearing…. Manitoba grand chief’s death marked with ceremonies, mourners attend legislature. Canadian Press Grand Chief Cathy Merrick was remembered Wednesday as a leader who …
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WEBStatement from Ministers Vandal, Anandasangaree, and Hajdu on the passing of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick. September 7, 202467 views. OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 6, 2024 – Today, Ministers Vandal, Anandasangaree, and Hajdu issued the following statement: “We are deeply saddened…. National News. ticker.
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WEBSix Nations resident released on conditions after charged with child pornography. SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER- A Six Nations resident facing child pornography charges has been released with conditions. The 58-year-old …. Vote on $47.8B First Nations child welfare deal delayed due to chiefs’ concerns.
Next phase of benzene removal at INEOS to start in October
WEB3 days ago · By Melissa Roushorne, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter e next phase of the removal process of benzene from the INEOS Styrolution plant is set to begin shortly and with that a community meeting took place Wednesday to discuss measures and concerns within the community. “We wanted to communicate the plan B of the plan that INEOS had provided to the Aamjiwnaang First Nation,” says Chief ...
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WEBTURTLE ISLAND NEWS is Canada’s only national native weekly newspaper, published every week at the Grand River Territory of the Six Nations in southern Ontario, complimented by our growing online version, the only national native news online-daily of its kind in Canada. We are a politically independent media and publishing company owned and operated by Aboriginal People. Turtle Island News is ...
Grays Bay road and port could be $1B project, proponent estimates
WEB3 days ago · By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nunatsiaq News The estimated cost of the proposed Grays Bay road and port project, which would connect resource-rich western Nunavut to the rest of Canada, has nearly doubled according to its proponent. Brendan Bell, CEO of West Kitikmeot Resources Corp., provided a new cost figure to Nunatsiaq News after signing a memorandum of ...
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WEBHoliday Wishes from all of us at Turtle Island News. Public safety minister asks RCMP for clarity over Indigenous blockade strategy. OTTAWA- The federal public safety minister’s office says they have spoken to the RCMP over concerns about language reportedly used…. On Tuesday, December 17th, 2019, Six Nations Police executed a search ...
Desjarlais ousted as Chief of Blueberry River First Nations
WEB3 days ago · By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Judy Desjarlais has been removed as Chief of Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN). A statement issued on the First Nations’ website stated the removal came at noon on Tuesday, September 17th, saying the decision “was not taken lightly.” Councillor Sherry Dominic of the BRFN council commented on the release ...
Robinson Huron Treaty after 174 years - The Turtle Island News
WEB4 days ago · By Jacqueline St. Pierre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EDITOR’s NOTE: Robinson-Huron Treaty celebrated the 174th anniversary of its signing last weekend at an event hosted by the Sudbury-area First Nations. This series will examine and present the highlights of the large gathering. LIVELY—In a momentous event held at the Anderson Farm Museum, the 174th anniversary of the Robinson ...