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This is the first in a series of articles on the Indigenous powwow - a short history, the dances, drums, and songs, and the all-important protocol. What is a powwow? A powwow is a celebration of dance, drums and songs - they are a tradition, a...
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All Classrooms can benefit from strategies that promote equity and diversity. Educators can promote cultural awareness in their classrooms by...
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When we take a look at the day-to-day operations of a band we see that all the actions of the band are directed in accordance with the Indian Act....
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In my workshops, I frequently hear statements about unfair advantages and benefits that are available to Aboriginal People in Canada but not to...
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Here are some books and short reviews for you.
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This is the last in our series on Indigenous sacred plants. Sage, along with sweetgrass, red cedar and tobacco, is one of the four plants considered...
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Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, O.B.C., is a hereditary chief of the Gwawaenuk First Nation who upholds a life dedicated to bridging the differences brought...
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Fixing the way in which healthcare is delivered to Indigenous people is a massive, complex undertaking on the national scale. However, on a smaller...
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In Manitoba, Louis Riel Day is the third Monday in February and is a provincial holiday (first celebrated in 2008) - this date does not coincide with...
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I would like to talk to you about contact, discovery and the New World. Specifically, I would like to answer the age-old question, "Did Christopher...