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Indigenous Relations (6)

Women in regalia at a totem raising. National Indigenous Peoples' Day 2023. Photo: Doug Young

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Cultural Competency and You

Cultural competency has become a buzzword in the Indigenous Awareness training industry and we get a lot of requests from individuals and...

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aging totem pole

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9 Indigenous Relations Best Practice Must Dos

What constitutes Indigenous relations best practices? Here are a few suggestions for consideration.

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wrong way sign in construction zone

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12 Common Mistakes in First Nation Consultation

Consultation with First Nations is a necessary part of doing business on First Nation treaty or traditional land. Most levels of government and...

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pine sapling

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First Nations' Relationship to the Land

Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain and strengthen their distinctive spiritual relationship with their traditionally owned or otherwise...

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neon sign that says laugh

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First Nation Humour

When a people can laugh at themselves and laugh at others and hold all aspects of life together without letting anybody drive them to extremes, then...

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microphone in conference room

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First Nations Protocol: Questions From a Reader

We recently received the following questions from a reader: Question: A few years ago I attended your workshop in Ottawa and bought your [Working...

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1763 Royal Proclamation

The Royal Proclamation Recognized Aboriginal Rights 250 Years Ago

The Royal Proclamation, signed by King George III on October 7, 1763, is regarded as early and powerful evidence of the recognition of Aboriginal...

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Chief Robert Joseph speaking

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First Nation Protocol - Thanking the Host First Nation, Why You Should

In this post, we share some insight on First Nation Protocol including why you should thank the host First Nation, and on the side provide an example...

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Funding supports First Nations' forestry training

VANCOUVER - Thirty eight First Nations individuals will receive forestry-specific training and work experience through a $500,000 Labour Market...

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Cree students at their desks with their teacher in a classroom, All Saints Indian Residential School, Lac La Ronge, Saskatchewan, March 1945

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Indian Residential Schools Legacy - Learn More, Read More

It is important for those who did not attend an Indian residential school to remember that the legacy of those dark halls did not end with Prime...

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