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Swkachàys Lodge Aboriginal Boutique Hotel
The story of how a hotel, art gallery and social housing organization established a sustainable cycle of positive social impact
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7 Things to Do Before Consulting with First Nations
Strategies for consulting with First Nations are as varied as the histories, cultures, traditions and world views of the over 600 First Nation...
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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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Lheidli T'enneh are First Official First Nation Host of Canada Games
The 2015 Canada Games marks a series of firsts. It is the first time in the 48-year history of the Canada Games that a First Nation has been granted...
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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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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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Aboriginal Peoples Survey (2011) - A Snapshot
When reading statistics about the Aboriginal population in Canada, keep in mind that just as there is cultural diversity, there is also great...
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Indigenous Retention Strategies and Cultural Leave
If retention of Indigenous workers is a goal for your company, then cultural leave should be addressed in your company policy. A culturally...