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Author: Deena Goodrunning

Deena Goodrunning is a Plains Cree, Stoney Nakoda and Saulteaux writer based in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton). She is from Sunchild First Nation but has relatives in Paul Band First Nation and Hinton, AB.

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Through teaching and translation, Dorothy Thunder breathes life into nêhiyawêwin

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April 16, 2026

The U of A instructor has worked for decades to pass on and preserve the Cree language — bringing healing and belonging to her many students

Through teaching and translation, Dorothy Thunder breathes life into nêhiyawêwin

syilx Okanagan Nation declares watershed emergency: ‘We’re in a crisis right now’

Katzie First Nation guardians and partners celebrate restoration of important ‘B.C.’ marsh

syilx leader calls drought forecast ‘worrisome for the months to come’

Legacy of smǝlqmíx Elder cewel’na Leon Louis honoured at syilx water gathering

Through generations, my family at Grassy Narrows has been harmed by mercury pollution

Inquest continues into ‘Winnipeg’ police shooting death of Eishia Hudson, 16

Híɫzaqv leaders take RCMP to court, say police discriminate against the nation’s laws

Lawyer for only RCMP officer convicted in Dale Culver’s death requests obstruction case be dropped

Inquest jury urges RCMP to review detention policies after Secwe̓pemc man died in custody

RCMP officer in Dale Culver case attempted to obstruct justice and lied in court, judge rules