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Self-Identification - Why ask? Why Answer?
What does self-identification mean? Self-identification refers to the voluntary, confidential, self-described declaration of Indigenous identity.
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Debunking Myths Surrounding Canada's Aboriginal Population
Debunking Myths Surrounding Canada's Aboriginal Population was released by TD Economics on June 18, 2012. In the Special Report by TD Economics, the...
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Bands Call for Return of Agency #1 Lands
Rainy Lake has always been important to the Anishinaabe of this region,” says Chief Janice Henderson of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation. “The district...
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Louis Riel Jr and the Northwest Rebellion of 1885
The Northwest Rebellion of 1885 began with Louis Riel, Jr. returning with his wife, two small children and a few supporters to seize the church at...
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Louis Riel, Senior and Junior, Their Roles in the Métis Nation
In 1801, a group of Métis settled at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, where Winnipeg stands today. They were referred to as...
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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...
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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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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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Commemorative Medal Honours First Nation and Métis Contributions to War of 1812
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, May 22, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, is proud...
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Historic Treaty No.6 Summit
Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (Canada) have always had a unique relationship with the British Monarchy through the Treaties that were agreed to...