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Proposed class-action suit alleges abuse at hands of Quebec youth protection services – Montreal

A team of lawyers representing Inuit children and their families in Nunavik and Indigenous children not living on reserves in Quebec are seeking to launch a class-action lawsuit against the provincial and federal governments over discrimination they claim was suffered related to the director of youth protection services and other …

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‘Reconnecting with our ceremonies’: National Indigenous Peoples Day and summer solstice

Tasha Jacko was taught to honour Grandfather Sun every summer solstice. “We would start off the day with a pipe ceremony and a sunrise ceremony,” she said. “So you would arrive right before the sun came up and … once you’re in the presence (of a pipe carrier) you’re going …

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TDSB makes Indigenous course required English credit for Grade 11 – Toronto

TORONTO — Canada’s largest school board has voted to make its required English credit for Grade 11 students a class focused on Indigenous works. Trustees with the Toronto District School Board voted Wednesday night to replace the current mandatory course with Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Metis and Inuit Voices. Board …

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Senegalese and Inuit singing come together at Kanesatake powwow

Only a couple of weeks ago, singers Bamba Diaw and Nina Segalowitz were complete strangers. But a chance meeting in Victoria opened the door for an impromptu performance at a Quebec powwow — where their blending of his traditional Senegalese performance and her Inuit throat singing brought people to tears.  One of them was Alan …

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