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At the UN, Mohawk leader calls for UNDRIP watchdogs to ensure standards are met
Worldwide, Indigenous leaders say colonial governments aren’t meeting human rights criteria outlined in the declaration — Kenneth Deer says independent oversight is needed
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Okanagan Indian Band unveils Canoe Bay sign, sharing syilx knowledge
A ceremony on Sept. 30 will honour the new sign and growing relationships that brought it to fruition — between syilx community, City of Vernon and regional government.
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Indigenous journalism students have until Oct. 3 to apply for Jack Webster scholarship
The foundation is offering $2000 awards to full-time students at eligible B.C. schools.
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‘When you laugh, all your sadness goes away’ comedy night on Sept 30
syilx performing artist Madeline Terbasket will perform in an evening comedy show, planned for those who attended the residential “schools” on Sept 30 ‘National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.’
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Robert Riley Saunders pleads guilty to three of 13 charges
‘Ideally, he would be charged for every single account of child abuse that’s happened,’ says Alex, an Indigenous youth who says they were in Saunders’ care when he was employed by the B.C. government as a social worker.
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Barbecue and ball hockey to commemorate Truth and Reconciliation Day in Nanaimo
The Salish Storm Hockey Association, a nonprofit that encourages Indigenous children to play hockey, is planning a full day of events for Sept 30.
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Similkameen artist carves pictographs into outdoor class to ‘indigenize’ the school
‘I want Indigenous students to recognize their identity and culture is values, so they can feel comfortable,’ says Míwlnaʔ, teacher at Similkameen Elementary School.
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