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pennies

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Lower Income - #4 of 8 Key Issues for Indigenous Peoples in Canada

Indigenous Canadians earn about 70 cents for every dollar made by non-Indigenous Canadians, according to Canada's income data. This is a very...

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Little Grand Rapids, First Nation reserve in Manitoba, Canada

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8 First Nation Reserve FAQs  - #1 of 2 First Nation Reserves Series

A First Nation reserve is a tract of land set aside under the Indian Act and treaty agreements for the exclusive use of an Indian band (First...

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stethoscope

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Poorer Health - #1 of 8 Key Issues for Indigenous Peoples in Canada

In 2015, we published an article outlining the eight key issues of primary concern for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Since then, the article has been...

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teepee at Head Smashed In, Alberta

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7 First Nation Facts You Should Know

Here are seven First Nation facts plus one fun fact to add to your storehouse of knowledge. 1) Number of Nations There are over 634 recognized First...

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typing on a laptop

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Communications with Indigenous leaders - Letter Writing Tips

When communicating cross-culturally there are certain sensitivities around the language used in the letter and expectations placed on the recipient...

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painting of man in headdress

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First Nation Cultural Images - Iconic or Stereotyping?

Photo: Shutterstock What are iconic images to some are considered stereotypical, generic, ignorant and insulting to others. When it comes to the...

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trees in Cumberland, BC

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Corby Lamb First Nations Forestry

In 2003, Corby Lamb, President, Capacity Forest Management Inc., left a senior management position with Western Forest Products Inc. to launch a...

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What are First Nation inherent rights?

For some First Nation people, inherent rights are rights bestowed upon them by the Creator who placed them on Turtle Island and provided them with...

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Parliament of Canada

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First Nation Swing Ridings

Photo: Shutterstock This is the fourth in our series First Nations and Voting. In the Indian Act and the Right to Vote, we delved into the...

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Elders Gathering

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First Nations Engagement and the BC Elders Gathering

“Honouring our ancestors through our elders & recognizing our future through our youth.”[1] For companies that want to work on traditional or...

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