First Nations

Members of Lake St. Martin First Nation continue return to rebuilt community with completion of 190 homes

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Friday, August 24, 2018
Americas, Lake St. Martin, Jane Philpott, First Nations

Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, the federal Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Eileen Clarke, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Relations, Province of Manitoba , and Lake St. Martin First Nation marked the completion of 190 homes in the newly rebuilt Lake St. Martin community.

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  • Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, the federal Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Eileen Clarke, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Relations, Province of Manitoba , and Lake St. Martin First Nation marked the completion of 190 homes in the newly rebuilt Lake St. Martin community.
  • "Members of Lake St. Martin First Nation have demonstrated remarkable strength and resiliency in their efforts to rebuild their community following the devastating flood of 2011.
  • "Working together with our federal and First Nations partners, our government is proud to announce the completion of 190 homes in Lake St. Martin First Nation.
  • As of July 25, 2018, 284 individuals, or a total of 155 households, have returned to the rebuilt Lake St. Martin community.

Oneida dealership creates new research tab on website

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Economy of Japan, Iroquois, Oneida people, Toyota, Oneida, New York, First Nations, Business

ONEIDA, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- NYE Toyota wants to help shoppers find the car that is right for them.

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  • ONEIDA, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- NYE Toyota wants to help shoppers find the car that is right for them.
  • That is why the dealership's website has added two new tabs on their website to help shoppers see what their new 2019 Toyota models can do.
  • Shoppers will enjoy the informative web pages that they can find while exploring the NYE Toyota website.
  • Shoppers can access information on the specific information web pageby visitingthe dealership's website, www.nyetoyota.com .Interested parties can also contact the dealership for more information by calling866-948-0818or byvisitingthe dealershipat1441 Genesee St. Oneida, NY13421to inquire further.

Unifor donation in support of the Mi'Kmaw Friendship Centre

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Sunday, August 19, 2018
First Nations, Wabanaki Confederacy, Geography of Canada, Mi'kmaq, Unifor, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Intergenerationality, NOVA SCOTIA

HALIFAX, Aug. 19, 2018 /CNW/ -Unifor donated $80,000 to the Mi'Kmaw Friendship Centre through a fundraiser and Canadian Community Fund.

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  • HALIFAX, Aug. 19, 2018 /CNW/ -Unifor donated $80,000 to the Mi'Kmaw Friendship Centre through a fundraiser and Canadian Community Fund.
  • "Unifor unites with Indigenous people in the ongoing struggle against intergenerational violence and colonialism," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.
  • "Members from coast to coast to coast came together in this fundraiser to support the life-altering work of the Mi'Kmaw Friendship Centre."
  • The Mi'Kmaw Friendship Centre serves as a focal point for the Halifax Indigenous community, providing programs that support Indigenous health, justice, employment, and education and offers a space to gather for community functions and events.

Musqueam Responds to Fuel Spill on Fraser River

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Tuesday, August 14, 2018
First Nations in British Columbia, Pacific Northwest, First Nations, Musqueam Indian Band, Indigenous peoples in Canada, Coast Salish, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Lower Mainland

COAST SALISH TERRITORY, VANCOUVER, Aug. 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Musqueam peoples and many others are fishing the biggest Salmon return in years on the St:l / Fraser river.

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  • COAST SALISH TERRITORY, VANCOUVER, Aug. 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Musqueam peoples and many others are fishing the biggest Salmon return in years on the St:l / Fraser river.
  • "The tugboat fuel spill in the middle of the night is of great concern to us.
  • The Musqueam Indian Band (Musqueam) have been stewards and responsible guardians of their territory since time immemorial.
  • Musqueam has always vigorously defended our inherent rights to access and benefit from the resources within our territory.

Oneida Indian Nation to Host a Half-Day Economic Development and Vendor Conference for Regional Businesses on September 14

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Thursday, August 9, 2018
Oneida, Oneida Indian Nation, First Nations, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, First Nations in Ontario, Indigenous peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands, Iroquois, Arthur Raymond Halbritter, Oneida people, Oneida language

ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, N.Y., Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Oneida Indian Nation today announced it will host a half-day conference about how local businesses can partner with the Nation and its enterprises.

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  • ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, N.Y., Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Oneida Indian Nation today announced it will host a half-day conference about how local businesses can partner with the Nation and its enterprises.
  • The Doing Business with the Oneida Indian Nation conference will provide valuable insight on how to work with the Oneida Nation on new business development, including developing and expanding businesses on Oneida Indian Nation land, how to become a vendor, engage in sponsorship relationships and partner on strategic alliances.
  • The program will include Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter providing an overview of Nation Enterprises and outlining plans for future investments.
  • Doing Business with the Oneida Indian Nation conference will be held on Friday, September 14 at Turning Stone, beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Ministers Philpott and Champagne announce the Indigenous Homes Innovation Challenge, launching in fall 2018

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Indigenous peoples in Canada, Americas, Minister of Indigenous Services, First Nations, Innovation

Today the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced the creation of the Indigenous Homes Innovation Challenge, to be launched in fall 2018.

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  • Today the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced the creation of the Indigenous Homes Innovation Challenge, to be launched in fall 2018.
  • It builds on the successful launch of the Smart Cities Challenge in fall 2017, which attracted 20 applications representing Indigenous communities or focusing on Indigenous peoples.
  • From start to finish the Indigenous Homes Innovation Challenge will be led by an Indigenous Steering Committee, composed of seven First Nations, Mtis, Inuit and urban Indigenous experts.
  • "The goal of the Indigenous Homes Innovation Challenge is to support the creativity that exists in Indigenous communities across the country.

Trans Mountain Expansion Project Worksite Receives Blessing From Enoch Cree Nation

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Friday, July 27, 2018
First Nations, Indigenous peoples in Canada, Kinder Morgan, Cree, Trans Mountain Pipeline

These include the recent commercial agreement with Kinder Morgan to secure the timely completion of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

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  • These include the recent commercial agreement with Kinder Morgan to secure the timely completion of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.
  • Work will soon begin at this location to prepare for storing pipe, fittings, valves and other materials needed to continue construction of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.
  • The construction and operation of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project will deliver significant economic benefits to communities across Alberta and British Columbia including Indigenous communities like Enoch Cree Nation as well as for Canada as a whole."
  • "Today's blessing is an important step forward in the construction of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

Aboriginal Languages Initiative: the Government of Canada Supports Kina8at's Activities for Youth

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Americas, Indigenous peoples in Canada, Linguistic rights, First Nations, Indigenous language, Aborigine, Department of Canadian Heritage, Culture, First Peoples' Cultural Council

The Government of Canada supports the preservation, promotion and revitalization of First Nations, Inuit and Mtis languages through the Aboriginal Languages Initiative

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  • The Government of Canada supports the preservation, promotion and revitalization of First Nations, Inuit and Mtis languages through the Aboriginal Languages Initiative
    DEUX-MONTAGNES, QC, July 11, 2018 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada has prioritized the preservation, promotion and revitalization of Indigenous languages, which are essential to advancing reconciliation.
  • This support is provided through Canadian Heritage's Aboriginal Languages Initiative.
  • As part of Budget 2017, the Government of Canada invested $89.9 million over threeyears to preserve, promote and revitalize Aboriginal languages and cultures.
  • The ALI, a component of the Aboriginal Peoples' Program administered by Canadian Heritage, supports the preservation and revitalization of Indigenous languages.

Tulalip Health Clinic Aims to Reduce Patient Wait Times and Enhance the Patient Experience with Midmark-Versus Clinic Workflow Solution

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Coast Salish, Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast, Tulalip Tribes, Washington state), Duwamish tribe, Tulalip, First Nations, Lushootseed language, Midmark, Stillaguamish people, Suiattle, Samish

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. and DAYTON, Ohio, July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Karen I. Fryberg Tulalip Health Clinic, in Tulalip, Wash., implemented the Midmark-Versus patient flow optimization solution for clinics to reduce patient wait times, enhance communications and improve the patient experience.

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  • TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. and DAYTON, Ohio, July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Karen I. Fryberg Tulalip Health Clinic, in Tulalip, Wash., implemented the Midmark-Versus patient flow optimization solution for clinics to reduce patient wait times, enhance communications and improve the patient experience.
  • Located 30 miles north of Seattle, Tulalip Health Clinic serves the Tulalip Reservation, a federally-recognized organization of Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Skagit, Suiattle, Samish and Stillaguamish tribes.
  • Jim Steinruck, Administrator of Tulalip Health Services, announced that the newly renovated Tulalip Health Clinic implemented Midmark-Versus RTLS "to reduce wait times, improve the patient experience and increase provider efficiency."
  • An integration with Tulalip's Epic EMR displays appointment times, provider names and relevant patient information on Midmark-Versus Glance-and-Go electronic whiteboards.

Blood Tribe and Canada celebrate key step on path of renewal and reconciliation

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Thursday, July 5, 2018
First Nations, Blackfoot tribe, Kainai Nation, Crow Nation, Red Crow Community College, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Western United States

Today, the Government of Canada and the Blood Tribe have taken an important step to renew and strengthen their nation-to-nation relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on reconciliation.

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  • Today, the Government of Canada and the Blood Tribe have taken an important step to renew and strengthen their nation-to-nation relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on reconciliation.
  • "Today we have taken a critical step to renew and strengthen Canada's nation-to-nation relationship with the Blood Tribe.
  • The Blood Tribe operates its own schools K-12, Red Crow Community College, Blood Tribe Police Services and Emergency Medical Services.
  • The Tribe also manages the Blood Tribe Agricultural Project, Blood Band Ranch and a number of recreational facilities.