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Squamish and Whistler road sign with Indigenous names

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Why Should You Learn to Pronounce Indigenous Names?

It’s becoming more commonplace for formal meetings to begin with an acknowledgement of the traditional or treaty territory on which the meeting is being held. It’s good to see this really positive development on the increase because doing so signals...

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Fred Callihoo is depicted on his tractor. Fred Callihoo was Chief of the enfranchised Michel First Nation from 1936-1948.

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Indian Act and Enfranchisement of Indigenous Peoples

Enfranchisement of any First Nation admitted to university (1880 amendment) 99.(1) Any Indian who may be admitted to the degree of Doctor of...

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hands on laptop

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Compilation of Resources for Indigenous Consultation

When first starting work on a project that may intersect with one or more Indigenous communities there is a mountain of background information that...

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cell phone with social media

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Value of Engaging With Indigenous Communities via Social Media

Early, respectful, transparent and consistent communication with Indigenous communities is the foundation of any good engagement strategy. In order...

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Working Effectively With Indigenous Peoples® - In-Person Training

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Indigenous Cultural Competency Trainer Criteria

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls-to-Action (CTAs) are galvanizing the government, corporate and private sectors in Canada to learn...

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Plains Indigenous woman on horseback, Walter Lake, Alberta, 1920-1930. Photo: Archives / Collections and Fonds - 4589638

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Snapshot of Indian Act Denial of Status for Indigenous Women

When an Indian woman marries outside the band, whether a non-treaty Indian or a white man, it is in the interest of the Department, and in her...

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totem pole

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Indigenous vs. Aboriginal

Indigenous vs. Aboriginal - what does it mean for business? We received this timely question from an onsite client and newsletter subscriber: The...

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E & N-railway

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26 Ways to Derail Your Indigenous Community Meeting

Hosting frequent community meetings to share information and milestones is an important part of your relationship building and maintenance with the...

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name tags and pens

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Indigenous Peoples Terminology: Guidelines for Usage

We’ve talked about the definition of Indigenous Peoples and the constitutional significance of Indigenous or Aboriginal. In this article, we drill...

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books

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What is the Definition of Indigenous Peoples?

We’ve talked about the constitutional implications of Indigenous or Aboriginal so now want to tackle the definition of Indigenous Peoples in Canada...

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