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Manito Ahbee Festival 2022: MKO Grand Chief Enters Pow Wow Circle as Traditional Dancer
“I was so happy to have the opportunity to do that,” shared Grand Chief Garrison Settee in reference to his first time entering the pow wow circle as a traditional dancer. “I grew up with Pentecostal teachings and I didn’t grow up in a traditional family. Now I am embracing my identity while holding onto […]
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MNBC: Nakaatchihtow Arts and Culture Project Grant
Through the generosity of MNBC’s Nakaatchihtow Arts and Culture granting program, Métis artist Jesse Campbell and Métis Project Coordinator Mia Yule are pleased to present the âniskômohcikewina mural project. With an intention of supporting reclamation and recognition of Métis cultural identity, and knowledge sharing through mentorship, this project installed culturally based murals at 3 schools […]
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Manitoba parents want changes to allow traditional Indigenous names on birth certificates – CTV News
May 19, 2022 A new bill brought forward by Manitoba’s NDP would allow parents to give their children traditional Indigenous names. Ian Bushie, the NDP’s Indigenous Affairs critic, brought forward the bill, which would make changes to Vital Statistics to allow traditional Indigenous names. “I believe this is important, because naming you child is an […]
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AMC Observes International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 17, 2022 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) issues this statement today to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Conceived in 2004 and observed yearly on May 17, this day celebrates gender and sexual diversity and condemns the stigma, violence, and discrimination that 2SLGBTQ+ continue to […]
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APTN Indigenous Day Live returns to in-person celebrations
May 17, 2022 TREATY 1 TERRITORY, Winnipeg, Man. – Welcome the summer solstice and National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) with APTN Indigenous Day Live 2022 (IDL). For the first time since 2019, this year’s free event marks the return to an in-person celebration at The Forks in Winnipeg, Man., on Saturday, June 18. New this year, […]
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Library and Archives Canada supports Prairie communities in preserving their documentary heritage
From: Library and Archives Canada News release May 17, 2022 Library and Archives Canada (LAC) will fund eight projects submitted by local organizations in the Prairie provinces under the Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP). Since 2015, LAC has been providing $1.5 million annually to support projects that promote awareness of local heritage organizations, preserve their […]
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Indigenous comedians share how laughter is integral to their lives – CBC
May 13, 2022 Winnipeg Comedy Festival performers come together to share some insight, and laughs Have you ever heard a laugh that instantly makes you smile and laugh, too? It’s probably an Indigenous auntie! Women and two-spirit comedians performed together to provoke that laughter as part of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival last week. A few […]
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Indigenous influencers spin their magic on InFocus – APTN News
Indigenous influencers are on every medium across social media. Jump on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook you’ll see comedians, magicians and singers producing videos to entertain or educate. Many, including Sherry McKay, Brett Mooswa and Kairyn Potts, have parlayed their TikTok fame into full-time work with big things on the horizon. On this edition of […]
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Canada supports the Sagkeeng First Nation residential schools missing children initiative
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Taking care: We recognize this news release may contain information that is difficult for many and that our efforts to honour Survivors and families may act as an unwelcome reminder for those who have suffered hardships through generations of government policies that were harmful to Indigenous Peoples. A […]
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8th white bison born to herd at Sioux Valley Dakota Nation – CBC
May 04, 2022 Herd attracts visitors, ‘offers people hope,’ says caretaker With a new white bison calf joining the herd in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, community members say it’s a sign to get back to living in balance with nature. The calf born on April 16 is the eighth white bison to be born on the […]
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