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Reserve housing, 1978-1988. Photo: George Mully / George Mully fonds / Library and Archives Canada / ecopy number ; Copyright: Estate of George Mully

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Myth #3: First Nations Get Free Housing on Reserves

Myth #3: First Nations get free housing on reserves. Reality: Indigenous People can apply for social housing programs offered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”). CMHC offers many programs to assist Indigenous and non-Indigenous...

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St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino

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From Oppression to Opportunity: St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino

I recently had the opportunity to golf at the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino, formerly the St. Eugene Indian Residential School, on the...

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sweetgrass braids

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Indigenous Sacred Plants: Sweetgrass

Sweetgrass is one of the four plants (tobacco, sage, red cedar and sweetgrass) considered sacred to Indigenous, Inuit and Métis Peoples. It is known...

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tug boats and logs

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Why Indigenous Engagement isn't Stakeholder Engagement

In this article, we talk about why Indigenous Engagement isn't Stakeholder Engagement. The term stakeholder is a commonly used business and...

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Canadian and Métis flags

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The Métis Flag

The Métis flag or flag of the Métis Nation features a white infinity sign on a blue background. The infinity symbol represents the mixing of two...

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ancient ceremonial club Photo: Bill McLennan

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Ancient Northwest Coast First Nations Club Returns to BC

Ancient Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nation Club on Display at the Museum of Anthropology Reprinted with permission from the Museum of Anthropology...

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Carcross Visitor Information Centre, Yukon.

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Why Does Indigenous Self-Government Matter?

Why does Indigenous self-government matter? It matters because it is one of the key building blocks for strengthening and supporting Indigenous...

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reserve land

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Myth #2: First Nations Have No Restrictions on Reserve Lands

Myth #2: First Nations have no restrictions on reserve lands. Reality: This is another myth I frequently hear in my workshops. It supports the...

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kermode bear or spirit bear

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Spirit Bear or Kermode Bear? That Is the Question.

In my travels to deliver an on-site training workshop earlier this week I was blessed to see a Spirit Bear or Kermode Bear up close and personal and...

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Chief Wahoo mascot

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Appropriate Use of Indigenous Images and Symbols

The debate over the appropriate use of Indigenous images and symbols as mascots or logos for sports teams has been going on for years, both in Canada...

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