Reconciliation

Sussex Strategy Group Continues to Experience Transformative Growth

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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As part of our ongoing commitment to service and capacity to deliver unparalleled integrated strategy offerings, Sussex has welcomed three more exceptionally talented individuals to its expert team.

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  • As part of our ongoing commitment to service and capacity to deliver unparalleled integrated strategy offerings, Sussex has welcomed three more exceptionally talented individuals to its expert team.
  • With a career boasting 16 years of experience, Jessica Georgakopoulos brings her expertise to the Ontario Government Relations team.
  • Her multifaceted experience includes strategy development, media relations, crisis communications, and policy development across both public and private sectors.
  • Sussex remains poised to thrive in the ever-evolving political landscape and remains dedicated to providing clients with unmatched service and tangible results”, he concludes.

Canada says that 85% of the TRC Calls to Action are either complete or well under way. Indigenous Watchdog says, “Really?”

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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addresses subsets of the Royal Proclamation of Reconciliation NOT the substantive issues: Doctrine of Discovery, Treaties, Indigenous laws and legal traditions

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  • addresses subsets of the Royal Proclamation of Reconciliation NOT the substantive issues: Doctrine of Discovery, Treaties, Indigenous laws and legal traditions
    Federal – and provincial and territory govts.
  • The incarceration rates of Indigenous people have risen steadily from 24.4% in 2015 to 33% as of 2022 and almost 50% for Indigenous women.
  • The individual landing pages for each of the 22 Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action "Themes" tracked by Indigenous Watchdog provide complete details on "Why?"
  • See also the following post previously published in Indigenous Watchdog:

PEN Canada calls for dismissal of charges against Brandi Morin

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - PEN Canada is deeply concerned at the Edmonton Police Service's (EPS) arrest of Cree/Iroquois/French freelance journalist Brandi Morin and calls for the immediate dismissal of all charges against her ahead of a court hearing scheduled for February 1.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - PEN Canada is deeply concerned at the Edmonton Police Service's (EPS) arrest of Cree/Iroquois/French freelance journalist Brandi Morin and calls for the immediate dismissal of all charges against her ahead of a court hearing scheduled for February 1.
  • Brandi Morin, Cree/Iroquois/French freelance journalist, was arrested during a police raid on an Indigenous encampment.
  • In 2023 Ms. Morin was awarded PEN Canada's Ken Filkow Prize for her bravery in "advancing freedom of expression in Canada."
  • PEN Canada is a nonpartisan organization that celebrates literature, defends freedom of expression, and assists writers in peril at home and abroad.

New School on Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation supports inclusive education for future generations

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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ALEXIS NAKOTA FIRST NATION, TREATY 6 TERRITORY, AB, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Chief Tony Alexis and the Council of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, along with Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, celebrated the official opening of Chief Aranazhi School for grades 5-12, located on Alexis Nakota First Nation.

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  • ALEXIS NAKOTA FIRST NATION, TREATY 6 TERRITORY, AB, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Chief Tony Alexis and the Council of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, along with Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, celebrated the official opening of Chief Aranazhi School for grades 5-12, located on Alexis Nakota First Nation.
  • This Alexis Nakota-owned company provides comprehensive construction project management in the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, as well as in other Indigenous communities.
  • Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation is leading the way to a more equitable future with several projects at various stages of development:
    In June 2021, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation acquired 100% ownership of Backwoods Energy Services .
  • It is the largest employer of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation band members and the primary source of income in the community.

Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund announces 10 new grant recipients

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Homelessness, Trauma, Employment, CMHA, GTA, Health, Culture, Partnership, School, Recreation, Bell, Survivor, Bell Let's Talk, Mental health, Child, Language, Sport, Workplace, Sagkeeng First Nation, Movement, Reconciliation, Youth, Bounce Back, Safety, Mental, Pain, Indigenous peoples, Union, Metis, Grief, Growth, Nursing

"The Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund is essential to facilitate the growth of our well-established Recovery College.

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  • "The Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund is essential to facilitate the growth of our well-established Recovery College.
  • "Sagkeeng Child and Family Services is pleased to receive the support of the Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund.
  • "As an Indigenous Government, we are thrilled to receive a Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund grant.
  • It is with a grateful heart that we acknowledge the support from the Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund.

FREE ADMISSION ON KING DAY AT THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Thanks to the generous support of FedEx, admission to the museum on King Day will be free for all guests.

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  • Thanks to the generous support of FedEx, admission to the museum on King Day will be free for all guests.
  • A portion of the King Day program will livestream on the museum’s website from 11:30-1:30 pm Central with reflections on Dr. King and the holiday with entertainment.
  • Several corporations and organizations have committed volunteers to serve at the museum on King Day.
  • For more information about King Day events and activities at the National Civil Rights Museum, visit kingday.org .

The BC First Nations Justice Council and First Nations Leadership Council Congratulate Honourable Leonard Marchand, Jr.’s Appointment as Chief Justice of the B.C. Supreme Court and the Yukon Court of Appeal

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BCFNJC and FNLC Congratulate Honourable Leonard Marchand, Jr.’s Appointment as Chief Justice of the B.C.

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  • Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BCFNJC and FNLC Congratulate Honourable Leonard Marchand, Jr.’s Appointment as Chief Justice of the B.C.
  • Supreme Court and the Yukon Court of Appeal
    Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC: The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) and the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) celebrate the Honourable Leonard Marchand, Jr.’s appointment as Chief Justice of the British Columbia Supreme Court and Chief Justice of the Yukon Court of Appeal.
  • In 2021 Chief Justice Marchand became the first First Nations person appointed to the B.C.
  • Court of Appeal, in 2017 Chief Justice Marchand was appointed as the first First Nations Justice to the B.C.

t'i xwey kwems sqwalten “our language is awake”

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
First Nations, Culture, Partnership, Nation, First, Hope, Language, Reconciliation, Legislation, News, University, Qualicum First Nation, Ministry, Media, Organization, Indigenous peoples

First Nations languages, and which is part of the legislation that created FPCC and supports First Nations languages, arts and heritage revitalization in B.C.

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  • First Nations languages, and which is part of the legislation that created FPCC and supports First Nations languages, arts and heritage revitalization in B.C.
  • Early accomplishments of the language team included establishing a writing system.
  • “Language revitalization is challenging and complicated work even in the very best of conditions with living languages.
  • This is a wonderful example of what is possible when language revitalization is supported by leadership in communities.

Iteris Reports Record Second Quarter Revenue of $43.6 Million, Up 11% Year Over Year and GAAP Net Income of $0.6 Million, a $7.9 Million Improvement Year over Year

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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(NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2024 second quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2024 second quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • “Additionally, we are pleased with the successful outcome of our supply chain improvement plan that drove a 2,060 basis point improvement in gross margins and an associated $8.1 million improvement in adjusted EBITDA year over year.
  • Iteris will conduct a conference call today to discuss its fiscal 2024 second quarter results.
  • To access the replay, dial +1-877-481-4010 (US Toll Free), or +1 919-882-2331 (International) and enter replay passcode 49309.

UQAT to train all of its students in Indigenous perspectives by 2026

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
School, Indigenous peoples, Research, Education, CERP, Woman, UQAT, RCAP, Student, Dean, Royal commission, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, TRC, Teaching, MMIWG, Indigenous education, University, Curriculum, Reconciliation, Truth, Social work, Knowledge, Management, Nursing, QC

This innovative initiative stems directly from the UQAT and Indigenous Peoples - Action Plan 2019-2024 and is one of several institutional actions of UQAT's Land acknowledgement principle.

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  • This innovative initiative stems directly from the UQAT and Indigenous Peoples - Action Plan 2019-2024 and is one of several institutional actions of UQAT's Land acknowledgement principle.
  • "Through this initiative, UQAT recognizes that Indigenous knowledge is just as important as scientific knowledge.
  • This recognition gives Indigenous perspectives a place in the programs offered at UQAT, thereby building on a plurality of knowledge", says Vincent Rousson, UQAT Rector.
  • A number of initiatives aimed at training students have already been in place for several years at UQAT.