Jennifer Ashawasegai is an Anishinabek citizen of Henvey Inlet First Nation, where she works as a freelance writer and journalist.
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APTN Investigates: Cowboys and Pretendians
by John Murray on April 20, 2018 at 11:12 pm
Sitting in his Montreal apartment surrounded by movie memorabilia, Jeff Barnaby, a Mi'gmaw filmmaker from Listiguj, QC, is quite clear about what he expects from his cast and crew in the film industry. The post APTN Investigates: Cowboys and […]
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Two faith leaders arrested in Kinder Morgan protest
by Tina House on April 20, 2018 at 11:06 pm
People continue to protest against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion at Kinder Morgan's Westridge Dock in Burnaby, just outside Vancouver. On Friday there were two arrests - and one of them may come as a bit of a surprise. The post […]
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Dry communities in NWT not ready for legalized pot says Elder
by Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs on April 20, 2018 at 10:54 pm
An Elder who has been researching the health implications of marijuana says dry communities in the Northwest Territories (NWT) are not ready for it to be legalized. The post Dry communities in NWT not ready for legalized pot says Elder appeared […]
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Court clears way for commercial Indigenous fishery in B.C.
by Kathleen Martens on April 20, 2018 at 10:00 pm
Another legal victory has affirmed fishing rights for Indigenous peoples off Canada’s west coast. The post Court clears way for commercial Indigenous fishery in B.C. appeared first on APTN News. […]
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Trudeau government won’t rule out using force to build Kinder Morgan’s pipeline
by Nation to Nation on April 19, 2018 at 11:57 pm
"The natural resources minister threatened to use the army on British Columbians." The post Trudeau government won’t rule out using force to build Kinder Morgan’s pipeline appeared first on APTN News. […]
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Yukon First Nation marches to remember four people from community who were murdered
by Shirley McLean on April 19, 2018 at 10:46 pm
Shirley McLean APTN News The Kwanlin Dun First Nation in the Yukon held a memorial march to honour the lives of four people from the […] The post Yukon First Nation marches to remember four people from community who were murdered appeared […]
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Four Efforts To Increase #MMIW Awareness Include A Film, Website, Law And Daily Tweet
by Vincent Schilling on April 20, 2018 at 2:56 pm
New Evidence about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women is collected in the documentary 1200+, an MMIW website, and a new Washington State law The post Four Efforts To Increase #MMIW Awareness Include A Film, Website, Law And Daily Tweet appeared […]
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North Dakota “Standing Rock And The Media” Panel Features Journalists, Plus Tribal And State Voices
by Vincent Schilling on April 19, 2018 at 3:34 pm
Standing Rock and the Media is a discussion livestreamed by the University of North Dakota and features Mark Trahant and Jodi Gillette. The post North Dakota “Standing Rock And The Media” Panel Features Journalists, Plus Tribal And State […]
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Indian Country Today E-weekly Newsletter April 18, 2018
by Vincent Schilling on April 18, 2018 at 5:20 pm
Indian Country Today E-weekly Newsletter April 18, 2018 The post Indian Country Today E-weekly Newsletter April 18, 2018 appeared first on Indian Country Media Network. […]
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Who Will Be Our First Founding Member?
by Mark Trahant on April 18, 2018 at 4:53 pm
The new Indian Country Today is launching a membership drive and an auction. Top bid will be forever known as Indian Country Today’s: “First Founding Member.” The post Who Will Be Our First Founding Member? appeared first on Indian […]
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Tribal Sovereignty? Yes … But If It Doesn’t Impact Big Donors To The Democratic Party
by Mark Trahant on April 17, 2018 at 12:29 am
Sen. Moran introduced the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act. Monday night the Senate failed to get the 60 votes needed to advance the legislation. The post Tribal Sovereignty? Yes … But If It Doesn’t Impact Big Donors To The Democratic […]
