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LISTEN | Full interview with Greenlander Aqqaluk Lynge: As It Happens6:00Greenlandic politician who fought for his people’s autonomy wants U.S. to back off The people of Greenland are on edge, says Aqqaluk Lynge. Lynge, a former member of Greenland’s parliament, is one of the founders of the pro-Greenlandic independence party …
Read More »‘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 …
Read More »Break bread, laugh and learn: How to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
Unreserved47:46Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. First celebrated in 1996, the day — which falls on the summer solstice — is meant to recognize and honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures. Unreserved asked a few friends of the show — Indigenous people who …
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