Indigenous peoples of North America

Owlkids, 4Canoes, and GoodMinds.com partner to create special youth magazine for National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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TORONTO, June 9, 2021 /CNW/ - To mark National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, publishers Owlkids, 4Canoes, and GoodMinds.com are excited to announce the release of The Ojibwe of Great Spirit Island: Celebrating Indigenous Culture Together, a special magazine for kids ages 4 to 12 which is available on newsstands across Canada now.

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TORONTO, June 9, 2021 /CNW/ - To mark National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, publishers Owlkids, 4Canoes, and GoodMinds.com are excited to announce the release of The Ojibwe of Great Spirit Island: Celebrating Indigenous Culture Together, a special magazine for kids ages 4 to 12 which is available on newsstands across Canada now.
Kelly Brownbill, Senior Editor of 4Canoes, welcomes the opportunity to partner with a mainstream publisher.
We hope this special issue is just one stop along a learning journey that recognizes the culture and achievements of Indigenous Peoples," shares Owlkids editor, Jackie Farquhar.
The Ojibwe of Great Spirit Island: Celebrating Indigenous Culture Togetherretails for $8.99 CDN and is available now on newsstands across Canada and at shop.owlkids.com/ojibwe .

Banfield Foundation® And IDEXX Foundation Fund First-Ever Self-Sustaining Veterinary Hospital On Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation In South Dakota

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

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VANCOUVER, Wash., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Banfield Foundation, a public charity within Mars Veterinary Health, along with IDEXX Foundation, today announced a multi-year initiative to bring financially sustainable, tribally directed preventive care and critical veterinary resources to the 20 communities that comprise the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation in South Central South Dakota.

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VANCOUVER, Wash., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Banfield Foundation, a public charity within Mars Veterinary Health, along with IDEXX Foundation, today announced a multi-year initiative to bring financially sustainable, tribally directed preventive care and critical veterinary resources to the 20 communities that comprise the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation in South Central South Dakota.
"We are committed to helping remove barriers and bring much needed veterinary care and veterinary careers to the pets and people of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal communities."
Wamakanskan Wawokiye Otiwill be utilized to provide both small and large animal veterinary care on an economically sustainable level.
At the core of the Banfield Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the belief that all pets deserve access to veterinary care.

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Releases Election Results

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

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Tribal election results are in for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, including eight positions across the General Council and the Tribal Council.

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Tribal election results are in for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, including eight positions across the General Council and the Tribal Council.
Voting in the tribal elections is open to all enrolled Cowlitz Indian Tribe members 18 and older.
Barnetts lifelong dedication to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe reflects the values instilled in him by his late father, John Barnett, a past chairman of the Tribe.
ABOUT THE COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE:
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is a growing force in community building in what are now Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis and parts of Pierce, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties.

Indigenous Watchdog Calls Out the Federal Government for Lack of Progress on the TRC "Missing Children and Burial Information" Calls to Action

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Monday, June 7, 2021

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TORONTO, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indigenous Watchdog tracks and reports on how reconciliation is progressing in Canada across all 94 Calls to Action.

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TORONTO, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indigenous Watchdog tracks and reports on how reconciliation is progressing in Canada across all 94 Calls to Action.
The official government of Canada website "Delivering on Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action" was last updated on Sept. 5, 2019 - almost two years ago.
Three of the Six Calls to Action dedicated exclusively to "Missing Children and Burial Information" have not even started - 6 years after the release of the TRC Summary Report in June 2015.
For the current status of all six Missing Children and Burial Information Calls to Action, see:

Bill C-218: True Reconciliation is a Commitment, not a Wager

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Friday, June 4, 2021

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These events are a clear indication that there is a broken relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canada, and is a stark reminder that reconciliation remains highly elusive.

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These events are a clear indication that there is a broken relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canada, and is a stark reminder that reconciliation remains highly elusive.
Indigenous voices need to be heard and respected when discussing matters that impact our communities, independence, and economy.
The Mohawks of Kahnaw:ke (MCK), to this end, have repeatedly expressed concerns over Bill C-218 which is currently before Senate.
While we do not oppose the Bill itself, it is critical that amendments be made in order to protect our inherent rights and local economy.

Indigenous Women’s Safety and Healing Missing

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

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This week we continue to witness the tragedies of colonization from Residential Schools, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to the Inquiry of Joyce Eshaquan.

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This week we continue to witness the tragedies of colonization from Residential Schools, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to the Inquiry of Joyce Eshaquan.
To all survivors and families of Murdered and Missing and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, including those who chose not to participate in the process, your voices and stories are part of the solution.
Indigenous women go missing and are murdered because they are Indigenous and because they are women.
The reinstatement of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation for all Indigenous community members in Canada to have access to healing programs that meet their needs.

playAWARDS Game-Based Loyalty Platform Adds Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Resort to Portfolio of Acclaimed Hospitality Partners

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Additional golf and hotel rewards at Singing Hills Golf Resort, Sycuan Casino Resorts sister property, will be added in the future.

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Additional golf and hotel rewards at Singing Hills Golf Resort, Sycuan Casino Resorts sister property, will be added in the future.
Together, we are introducing players worldwide to the unique entertainment, dining, gaming, golf, and leisure amenities that can be found at Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Resort.
Additional golf and hotel rewards available for redemption at Singing Hills Golf Resort will be added in the coming months as well.
Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Resort join a growing portfolio of celebrated playAWARDS partners, all of which offer unique experiences in regions throughout the globe, including Las Vegas, Vancouver, Edmonton, London, Malaysia, and Australia.

Table Trac to Install CasinoTrac Management System for Comanche Nation Entertainment in Oklahoma

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

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MINNETONKA, Minn., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Table Trac, Inc. (OTCQX: TBTC) announced today that Comanche Nation Entertainment of Lawton Oklahoma has chosen Table Trac, Inc.'s CasinoTrac casino management system for its new War Pony Resort & Casino currently under construction in Devol, Oklahoma.

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MINNETONKA, Minn., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Table Trac, Inc. (OTCQX: TBTC) announced today that Comanche Nation Entertainment of Lawton Oklahoma has chosen Table Trac, Inc.'s CasinoTrac casino management system for its new War Pony Resort & Casino currently under construction in Devol, Oklahoma.
Comanche Nation Entertainment operates four Oklahoma properties with two more coming soon: Comanche Nation Casino in Lawton, Comanche Red River Hotel Casino in Devol, Comanche Spur Casino in Elgin and Comanche Star Casino in Walters.
Its newest properties, War Pony Resort & Casino and Comanche Cache Casino, are under construction and scheduled to open this year.
"True to the Comanche Nation's progressive mindset, we are always looking for innovations in technology to better serve our players," said Jack Crane, COO of Comanche Nation Entertainment.

Inuit Nunangat Research Program (INRP) Funding Announcement

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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The INRP advances Inuit self-determination in research by creating space for Inuit to design research projects, develop partnerships to build capacity, and strengthen the impact and effectiveness of Inuit Nunangat research for Inuit.

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The INRP advances Inuit self-determination in research by creating space for Inuit to design research projects, develop partnerships to build capacity, and strengthen the impact and effectiveness of Inuit Nunangat research for Inuit.
Led by the Inuit Land Claims Organizations from the four regions of Inuit Nunangat, this program is the first Inuit-led, directed, and governed research program in the world.
In Inuit Nunangat, Inuit are becoming more involved in the research process and undertaking research that is relevant and prioritized by Inuit.
It advances Inuit governance in research, ensures Inuit inclusion and co-design, builds capacity through training and fellowships, and uses partnerships to strengthen the impact and effectiveness of Inuit Nunangat research for and led by Inuit.

Bringing Indigenous Perspectives to Canadians: First Nations University of Canada, Reconciliation Education and BMO launch new eLearning to mark National Indigenous History Month

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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This tragedy emphasizes the need to learn and understand history in Canada from Indigenous perspectives, including the legacy and impact of Indian Residential Schools.

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This tragedy emphasizes the need to learn and understand history in Canada from Indigenous perspectives, including the legacy and impact of Indian Residential Schools.
REGINA, SK, June 1, 2021 /CNW/ - This year marks a tragic start to National Indigenous History Month.
"The painful news that has emerged regarding the Kamloops Indian Residential School underscores the critical importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada.
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