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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 2d ago

“…kids are like sponges and they absorb so much knowledge and information. If they're introduced at a younger age, they'll be able to pick up languages easier as they get older.” #Indigenous #FirstNations #language #children #books

Author is doing his part for Indigenous language revitalization

What do a four-year-old girl named Mino, a grandmother and a cat named Mooz/Moose all have in common? The answer is writer-illustrator Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley and his desire to further his language. ...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 3d ago

“We come from people that were known to be walrus people. The original people here knew walrus so well. And we are proud of it.” #Indigenous #Arctic #Inuit #television #hunting #GoNorth

New docuseries on Arctic life premieres next month on APTN

Terry Uyarak is an acclaimed Inuk singer/songwriter who has also worked as a performer and artistic director of an Inuit circus troupe.Even with all that entertainment experience under his belt, Uyara...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 3d ago

“…we're still here, we're still strong, we're still resilient, we're still moving forward through the storytelling of our songs for our next generation so we remember it’s more than a date.” #Indigenous #FirstNations #Treaty6 #Métis

150th anniversary of Treaty 6 will be commemorated over four event-filled days

On Aug. 20 to Aug. 23, thousands of people from across Treaty 6 are expected to gather at Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park in Saskatchewan to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the historic tre...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 3d ago

“A powwow is more than an event on a calendar. It is a coming together of generations. It is a place where our young people can see themselves in our #culture, where our Elders can share their #knowledge…” #Indigenous #FirstNations

Mattagami First Nation celebrates 12th annual pow wow

By Xavier Kataquapit Mattagami First Nation hosted its 12th annual pow wow on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16 with a great turnout of family, friends and visitors.In an opening address, Chief Jennifer Constant th...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 5d ago

“I was hoping that at this point we'd be having more detailed and interesting conversations about what are we building now. Instead…I feel like we're spinning our wheels having the same conversations.” #Indigenous #FirstNations #Métis #Inuit #TRC #Canada #colonialism #essays #books

Conversations on Indigenous issues should be deeper by now, but myths and stereotypes persist

The second edition of Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nations, Métis & Inuit Issues in Canada will be released in September, marking the 10th anniversary of the original volume. Author Chelsea Vow...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 5d ago

“This is not just an #Indigenous conversation. This is a Canadian conversation, and the public has to play a meaningful part in this work.” #FirstNations #Métis #Inuit #TRC #reconciliation #cdnpoli

Inaugural reconciliation report finds progress, warns structural barriers remain

Canada entered its most active period of federal reconciliation work since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) issued its 94 Calls to Action 11 years ago, reads the inaugural report from the...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 5d ago

"We encourage all those eligible to submit their Claim before the deadline of March 10, 2028. Claims Helpers are available to explain eligibility, help gather documents, and provide support." #FirstNations #childwelfare #discrimination

Still open for claims: More than $1.2 billion paid out for discrimination in Child and Family Services settlement

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak stated today that more than 30,000 First Nations children who were removed from their homes have now received compensation through the First Nations Child and Fa...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · last wk.

“…one of the critical teachings of that was to not necessarily find a solution, but to have a framework that would guide me in my life to not only get sober but sustain a life of #sobriety.” #Indigenous #FirstNations #Métis #books

To live a good and sober life requires a framework of teachings, says author

There is power in story, says Kevin Chief, author of With a Name Like Chief: Reflections on Recovery and Identity Through the Seven Sacred Teachings.Chief found that power in the stories told Friday n...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · last wk.

“…community members wanted this year’s event to be about giving everyone a positive experience that celebrated #culture and community while also giving local youth a #fun activity during the summer.” #Indigenous #FirstNations #northernOntario

A great time had at Kattawapiskak Keekehwin Gathering

By Xavier Kataquapit Attawapiskat First Nation wrapped up another successful Kattawapiskak Keekehwin Gathering for the community. The week-long event was held from Aug. 2 to Aug. 8 and it brought toge...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 2w ago

“Some that maybe tried to come back, they weren't necessarily accepted … not everybody gets a happy, welcoming homecoming from a community that really doesn't know much about you.” #Indigenous #FirstNations #books #adoption #sixtiesscoop #youngreaders

Letti begins her reconnection journey to her First Nation home

For Kaska Dena author Wendy Proverbs, her second book Letti in Progress for young readers is as close as she's going to get to telling her real-life story right now.“There are definitely aspects of my...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 2w ago

“All of those things actually happened…(It’s a) challenge to walk into that #history and not be completely flattened by it…completely broken down by it.” #Indigenous #FirstNations #books #Canada

Courage and survival key to the past as mothers prepare daughters for the future in new novel

Eliza Sunshine is the powerful new novel from Governor General’s Award-winning author Michelle Good.It is based on the life of her mother Martha Eliza Soonias Stiff.“It was 1999 when that strange litt...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 2w ago

 “The community is devastated by this #wildfire, not only the infrastructure but the people as well are hurting for their homes and their territory. " #Indigenous #FirstNations #BC #emergency #fire

National Chief calls for urgent action to support Okanagan Indian Band devastated by wildfires

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak today called on the provincial and federal governments to move immediately to support the Okanagan Indian Band as the leadership and citizens deal with massive d...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 2w ago

“We want to expand into individual gardens for families and give the kids something for their life to revolve around after school…” #Indigenous #FirstNations #food #gardening #Saskatchewan

First Nation looks to expand gardening programs after landing national award

Terry Lerat is not only thrilled his First Nation has garnered a lucrative national award but pleased with what it will mean for the future of his community.Lerat is a councillor for Cowessess First N...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 2w ago

“I love family drama. I love gossipy stories. I love the interpersonal dynamics of situations like this.” #Indigenous #Métis #pretendians #books #fiction

Novel puts accountability and forgiveness on the table when a family clashes over faked Indigeneity

Right from the title of her latest fiction novel real ones, katherena vermette ensures true Indigenous voices are front and centre.“I didn't want (the title) to be The Pretendian or something about th...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 3w ago

“If you look at our roster, I think it's certainly the most talented. It's probably the best team we've floored. But we'll see.” #Indigenous #FirstNations #sports #lacrosse #MannCup

Six Nations lacrosse squad eyes fourth consecutive national championship

The Six Nations Chiefs managed to fulfill one of their goals for the 2026 season.Now the Senior A men’s lacrosse squad from Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario can set its sights on reaching an ...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 3w ago

“Once you accept the good and bad of you, this is where you're going to find your real strength in life is within... That's kind of the concept of happiness too.” #Indigenous #FirstNations #children #books

Young boy searches for courage in new book by Seine River First Nation Elder

The traditional Ojibwe story Makade Asin/Black Stone is a true collaboration between co-writers Darcy Whitecrow and Cail Judy, Waskonegabowik, an Anishinaabemowin translator of the Ginozhe clan, and O...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 3w ago

“A part of being an artist is these kinds of ups and downs and highs and lows, and this is a really significant prize that will help support my practice and artistic growth.” #Indigenous #Alberta #artists #music #books

Jurors for Emerging Artist awards 'blown away' by Indigenous recipients

From 150 applications, 11 artists have been chosen as recipients of the 2026 Emerging Artist Award from the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation. Four are Indigenous: seth cardinal do...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 3w ago

"...our provincial and federal governments are willing to prioritize finances and economic riches to develop the so-called #RingofFire #mining region ... yet spend little to no time in preparing for natural disasters that endanger the lives of the people " #Indigenous #wildfire #Ontario

The Ring of forest Fire

By Xavier KataquapitForest fires have always been a deep worry for those of us who live in the far north of Ontario. We are surrounded by endless forests and we know full well what it means when these...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 4w ago

“The number one issue you’ll see coming from me is economic development and education... to have the right to a government, we need to afford our own government. We need to control what resources we have, so no one can ever say, ‘You’re a government only if I let you..." #Indigenous #Métis #BillC21

Bill C-21 delay won’t halt Red River Métis self-government, MMF says

Officials of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) say the organization's pursuit of self-government continues despite Parliament’s summer adjournment delaying legislation to implement its governance tr...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 4w ago

"...not only does the tragedy continue, but the complete lack of care about the tragedy is ongoing as well." #Indigenous #MMIWG #books #violence #activism

Anthology looks to art, poetry and personal stories to reflect ongoing tragedy of MMIWG2S

REDress: Art, Action, and the Power of Presence is not a book with a beginning and an end, says Red River Métis author, artist and activist Jaime Black-Morsette.“I tried to subvert the concept of the ...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · 4w ago

“I started hockey late and... one big thing for me was that I just kept trying…I think that's really what motivated me was the love that I had for the game and the people around me." #Indigenous  #children #books #sports #hockey

Shirley shows that hockey is a girls' game too

Little did Ryan Francis anticipate that an academic paper he published in 2023 and meeting Victoria Bach, a former Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) player, would result in the co-authored chi...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · last mo.

“That comes down to Etsy. There's no law forcing them to do this. There's no regulatory process they need to go through. They instituted this policy at the stroke of a pen. They can reverse this policy at the stroke of a pen.” #Indigenous #FirstNations #economy #fur #Etsy #culture #art #craft

First Nations chief leading charge to reverse Etsy ban

Chief Jenny Brake of Qalipu First Nation in Newfoundland and Labrador is hoping there is still time for the globally popular marketplace Etsy to reverse an upcoming ban.Brake is spearheading a call fo...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · last mo.

“When Auntie took me and began teaching me and showing me (in 1990), I was ready. My mind was awakened. It was connected to my heart. And I was so humbled and honoured at the time." #Indigenous #FirstNations #plants #recipies #books #culture

A lifetime of plant knowledge serves as foundation of new book

Wistfulness and joy seep into author Geraldine Manson’s voice when she talks about her new book, Plant Teachings from My Auntie: Gathering Coast Salish Plants for Medicine, Textiles, Nourishment and C...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · last mo.

“I was greatly impressed by these young representatives as their advocacy and bravery reminded me of the work of First Nations leaders in northern Ontario in the 1970s and 1980s…. a new generation of grassroots Indigenous leaders...” #Indigenous #FirstNation #UN #EMRIP

First Nation youth are making the world listen

By Xavier Kataquapit First Nation youth representatives are letting the world know that Indigenous people are ready to stand up and protect the land. Keira Spence, Kohen Mattinas and Ryan Fleming are ...

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Windspeaker.com@windspeaker.bsky.social · last mo.

“This book is about the #decolonization process. It's…about showing that there are a lot of us out there who are in this middle road, who don't know our past and there's a lot of people coming home…” #Indigenous #FirstNations #books #autofiction

Connecting to Indigenous roots takes more than just showing up with a status card and DNA, author says

Jenn Ashton is clear: Growing My Way Home: Stories of Resilience and Care may be classified as an autobiographical fiction, but it is her true story. The abuse, the time as a runaway and in juvie, the...

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