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building construction with cranes and birds

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9 Tips for Doing Business With First Nations

The time has come and we see action on the horizon in terms of change coming politically, legally and economically for Indigenous Peoples. Improving First Nations economic development potential is desirable not only for the First Nation but also for...

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plastic cowboys and Indian toys

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The Enduring Nature of First Nation Stereotypes

Canada is a country whose citizens pride themselves on their diversity and promotion of pluralism yet turn a blind eye to the continued stereotypical...

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Kamloops Residential School. Photo: Bob Joseph.

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What Is the Root Cause of Indigenous Education Issues

Fifty-eight percent of young adults living on reserve in Canada have not completed high school, according to the 2011 National Household Survey...

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Musqueam street signs

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What Are Urban Reserves? - #2 of 2 First Nation Reserves

This is the second installment in our series on First Nation reserves. The first part provided some FAQs on reserves whereas this article will...

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bird hunter

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Can Indigenous Peoples Hunt in National Parks?

This is a commonly asked question so we did some research to find the answer and found all sorts of interesting information about the history of...

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St. Michael's Residential School graffiti

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St. Michael's Indian Residential School Decommissioning Ceremony

On February 18th, 2015 survivors, honoured guests and dignitaries will come together to witness the symbolic decommission of the St. Michael's Indian...

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BC First Nations

There is common misconception that BC First Nations are all the same. When you take a look at this map of BC First Nations Language Families, that...

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Two Ojibway women from Flying Post First Nation during Treaty 9 payment ceremony at New Brunswick House, Ontario, July 1906.

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Matrimonial Real Property Act

How long do you think First Nations have been fighting against the inequitable treatment of First Nation women by federal government laws and...

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fallen totem

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First Nation Community Engagement

Things have definitely changed when it comes to First Nation Community Engagement. The Tsilhqot’in decision has moved the bar much higher in terms of...

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First Nation Talking Stick Symbolism

In a previous article we wrote about the Talking Stick and associated protocol. Here we are going to explore some of the symbolism represented in the...

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