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Michel Band society looks for scattered descendants as it pushes to re-establish First Nation
The Michel Callihoo Nation Society wants the Canadian government to establish a new band for descendants of the former Treaty 6 First Nation.
$11 earrings on Temu shock Algonquin beader who says they're her design
Melody Markle says she was shocked to find what looked like a copy of her chickadee earrings for sale on Temu for just $11. Advocates say it's a common experience for Indigenous artists.
Free period products headed to northern and remote communities
Nearly three-quarters of Indigenous people in remote and northern communities say they have issues accessing menstrual products. An Indigenous-led organization just received $2.4 million in funding to address the problem.
Library classes aim to make beading accessible in Maskwacis
Beadwork is often and rightly expensive, according to Maria Buffalo. So she's teaching free workshops at the Maskwacis library to increase access to the craft.
'We've come so far:' Indigenous stars talk representationand role models
Two actors who never expected stardom talk about what it's like to appear in some of the year's most popular shows featuring Indigenous actors.
Excavation planned at suspected burial site near Blue Quills residential school at Saddle Lake
Based on parish records, investigators believe 335 children died at the school while it was based in Saddle Lake Cree Nation.
Reclaiming blanket designs: 2 approaches to healing
Stephanie Crowchild, a Tsuut'ina designer, is taking blankets from Hudson's Bay and Pendleton companies with histories entwined with harm of Indigenous people and trying to find healing turning them into coats.
New Maskwacis early learning centre honours educator, residential school survivor Theresa Wildcat
The Theresa C. Wildcat Early Learning Centre in Maskwacis, Alta., is a place to nurture imagination and growth while also fulfilling treaty rights to education, according to speakers at the grand opening on Friday.
Blood Tribe's 1st Ironman triathlete says physical activity is a 'form of healing'
Troy Manyfingers, 51, has been trying to finish an Ironman triathlon since 2014. Now after completing a race in Arizona in November he's being celebrated in the community and has a parking space labelled 'Ironman.'
Cree kids become recording artists talking about mental health, friendship and culture
A group of 16 Cree kids aged 10 to 14 wrote and recorded their own songs thanks to an initiative to use music to promote mental health.
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