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Snapshot of Indian Act Denial of Status for Indigenous Women
When an Indian woman marries outside the band, whether a non-treaty Indian or a white man, it is in the interest of the Department, and in her...
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Indigenous Peoples Terminology: Guidelines for Usage
We’ve talked about the definition of Indigenous Peoples and the constitutional significance of Indigenous or Aboriginal. In this article, we drill...
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National Aboriginal Day or National Indigenous Day
The implications of choosing Indigenous are significant. In October 2015, Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau used the term Indigenous in his...
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Indigenous Cultural Competency Self-Assessment Checklist
There’s a growing interest in Indigenous cultural competency in Canada and it’s very heartening to witness this change in attitude in government, the...
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Uncivil Dialogue and Indigenous Peoples
Uncivil dialogue in Canada is alive and well, if only as indicated by the nature of the statements and conversations that take place in the comments...
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First Nation Cultural Images - Iconic or Stereotyping?
What are iconic images to some are considered stereotypical, generic, ignorant and insulting to others. When it comes to the masses, stereotypical...
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Use These Culturally Offensive Phrases & Questions at Your Own Risk
Have you ever been in the socially awkward situation of being around someone who says something that is inappropriate and culturally offensive? Have...
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What to call ceremonial wear?
There was a really great item in the news in early September about President Obama. While on a trip to Alaska, he joined some young Alaskan native...
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What Does Indigenous Awareness Mean?
Indigenous awareness is a broad term – I know because my onsite and public workshops are dedicated to helping people understand the full extent of...
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What is Residential School Syndrome?
There has been some discussion in the media recently about those who attended residential school having post-traumatic stress disorder, sometimes...