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  1. “As I move forward happily with the sound of this amazing engine propelling me down the road, all my troubles, all my daily worries or challenges are left behind…” #Indigenous #FirstNations #motorcyles

    By Xavier KataquapitThis wave of cold weather reminds me that I do not have a lot of motorcycle riding time left and that summer will soon be turning into fall. Students are heading back to school and...

    My iron horse keeps me balanced

    By Xavier KataquapitThis wave of cold weather reminds me that I do not have a lot of motorcycle riding time left and that summer will soon be turning into fall. Students are heading back to school and...

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  2. “In 1957, our people were forcibly relocated by the Department of Indian Affairs from our homes near the Hayes River and from our homes and villages on the Machichi, Mistikokan and Kaskattama Rivers.” #Indigenous #FirstNations #Norwway #Canada #Manitoba

    The Chief and Council of the York Factory First Nation today offered condolences to the family and communities of the late Steffen Skjottelvik, an adventurer from Norway who is believed to have perish...

    First Nation bear guide assisted search for adventurer thought to have perished crossing Hayes River

    The Chief and Council of the York Factory First Nation today offered condolences to the family and communities of the late Steffen Skjottelvik, an adventurer from Norway who is believed to have perish...

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  3. “I want to be supporting on-ice officials (and) off-ice officials and see what we can do to support and promote the advantages of being involved in hockey.” #Indigenous #FirstNations #sports #hockey #OHF

    The board of directors for the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) will once again have Indigenous representation.That’s because earlier this month, Gayle Payette, who served on the OHF board from 2022 th...

    First Nations woman rejoins Ontario Hockey Federation board of directors

    The board of directors for the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) will once again have Indigenous representation.That’s because earlier this month, Gayle Payette, who served on the OHF board from 2022 th...

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  4. “We might move from one place to another, but if we have really lived in a particular place, long and well, then that place comes with us wherever we might move.” #Indigenous #FirstNations #poetry #books

    Something for the Dark, Randy Lundy’s latest collection of poetry, is a powerful offering both to the reader and to the dark.“I am gifting something to the dark for whatever the dark has given to me. ...

    Poet’s reciprocity with the dark for its gifts completes trilogy

    Something for the Dark, Randy Lundy’s latest collection of poetry, is a powerful offering both to the reader and to the dark.“I am gifting something to the dark for whatever the dark has given to me. ...

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  5. This search has raised serious concerns about search and rescue operations in the Far North. We are seeing more and more activity on the land in and around our communities, and it appears that bureaucracy is getting in the way of safety. #Indigenous #FirstNations #Ontario #Manitoba

    The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council has issued the following statement regarding the discovery yesterday of Norwegian adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik, who was found deceased on the banks ...

    NAN joins communities mourning passing of Norwegian adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik

    The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council has issued the following statement regarding the discovery yesterday of Norwegian adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik, who was found deceased on the banks ...

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  6. “We all have different passions. We all have different strengths... And there's also a teaching where you don't teach everyone the same thing so that we have a reliance on one another.”

    #Indigenous #FirstNations #culture #environment #youth

    Sylvia Plain is a firm believer in mixing things up a bit.Besides being a veteran policy analyst, who has worked for First Nations throughout Ontario, Plain has another gig she’s proud of.Since 2014, ...

    Details of canoe building program shared at Chiefs of Ontario wellness conference

    Sylvia Plain is a firm believer in mixing things up a bit.Besides being a veteran policy analyst, who has worked for First Nations throughout Ontario, Plain has another gig she’s proud of.Since 2014, ...

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  7. Steffen Skjottelvik, 29, set out on July 25 from Fort Severn #FirstNation intending to trek over 300 km to York Factory by Aug. 15. He arrived in Nanuk camp, about 40 km from York Factory, on Aug. 13. Skjottelvik did not arrive in York Factory as planned. #Indigenous #Norway #Ontario #Manitoba

    Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, has issued the following statement regarding the disappearance of Steffen Skjottelvik, a Norwegian adventurer...

    NAN calls on federal government to support community-led search for missing adventurer

    Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, has issued the following statement regarding the disappearance of Steffen Skjottelvik, a Norwegian adventurer...

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  8. Most notable is a high-risk tension crack that appeared on the slope above Nagwentled (Farwell Canyon) following the breakout #flood. There is a high risk that the tension crack will fail in the short term, resulting in a rockslide... #Indigenous #FirstNations #fisheries #salmon #landslide

    One year after the Tŝilhqox (Chilcotin River) landslide, the Tŝilhqot’in Nation is warning that the most serious impacts on salmon and the river system may still be ahead.On July 30, 2024, a landslide...

    Tŝilhqot’in Nation warns salmon are still at risk from 2024 Tŝilhqox landslide

    One year after the Tŝilhqox (Chilcotin River) landslide, the Tŝilhqot’in Nation is warning that the most serious impacts on salmon and the river system may still be ahead.On July 30, 2024, a landslide...

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  9. “I think victims of sexual assault, we don't focus on them as much and the trauma they faced…. With Redlights I felt that I had something to say about Starlight Tours, and I said it. And then I was ready to say something else...”

    #Indigenous #FirstNations #film #TIFF #Toronto

    Eva Thomas’ dream has become a reality.In a 2023 interview with Windspeaker.com, Thomas discussed her directorial short film debut called Redlights, which had its world premiere at the Toronto Interna...

    Feature film from First Nations director will have world premiere at Toronto festival

    Eva Thomas’ dream has become a reality.In a 2023 interview with Windspeaker.com, Thomas discussed her directorial short film debut called Redlights, which had its world premiere at the Toronto Interna...

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