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Métis artwork

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A Report on Métis Identity by Senate Aboriginal Peoples Committee

Ottawa (June 6, 2013) – A report on Métis identity released today by the Senate Aboriginal Peoples Committee calls on the federal government to develop a coherent and comprehensive approach to relations between Canada and the Métis through continued...

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feather

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Elijah Harper: The Man With a Feather Who Changed the Course of History

Aboriginal people are not against the right of Quebec as a distinct society within Canada. […] Of course they are a distinct society. So are the...

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Powwow dancer, Banff, Alberta, 1957.

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A Primer on the Indigenous Powwow - #1 of 3 in the Powwow Series

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....

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classroom with students and teacher

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17 Ways to Promote Culturally Aware Classrooms

All Classrooms can benefit from strategies that promote equity and diversity. Educators can promote cultural awareness in their classrooms by...

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Inukshuk

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Self-Government Arrangements - 4 Examples

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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coins

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Myth #1: Status Indians Exempt From Federal or Provincial Taxes

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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Guns, Germs, and Steel book cover

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Books on the History of Disease and Colonial Practices

Here are some books and short reviews for you.

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sage leaves on marble

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Indigenous Sacred Plants: Sage

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 Robert Joseph Sr.

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Chief Robert Joseph Sr.

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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doctor with stethoscope and chart

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9 Tips for a Culturally Competent Environment for Indigenous Patients

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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