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The sudden loss of Bill Brunnock has left Keira and Calvin facing unimaginable grief. Your support can make a real difference during this difficult time. Consider donating or sharing to help them with immediate needs and future stability. Every bit helps. gofund.me/af4dbdc2a

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How many people have seen or read this play by Tomson Highway?

Want to learn more about the significance of a Waawiindmaagewin (Treaty)? We encourage all occupants of this land to learn about the importance of these agreements. Resources: •anishinabek.ca/education-reso… •ontario.ca/page/videos-in… •ontario.ca/page/treaties #TreatyON

Today, we mourn. Tomorrow, we rise. #Bill5 just passed in Ontario. ✅ The Endangered Species Act? Repealed. ✅ Environmental assessments? Gone. ✅ Indigenous consent? Ignored. ✅ Public input? Erased. And @fordnation? He didn’t even bother to show up for the vote. #onpoli

Giving away a bed frame on FB marketplace- hilarious and a perfect encapsulation of online interactions 😂🤣

Nbwaakaawin Nswi-Giizhigad #WisdomWednesday Beauty is everywhere. You only have to look to see it.

Mississaugas of Scugog Island Statement on the Government of Canada Announcement on the Future of Pickering Lands Port Perry, ON – The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) is pleased to see progress towards the protection of this area that is of great ecological and cultural importance. The region’s natural and agricultural lands are disappearing at an alarming rate. The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation has long had legitimate concerns about constructing a major airport on prime farmland located next to the Rouge National Urban Park. This land is a precious resource that can never be replaced. We have been fighting to protect this and the surrounding area for decades - including multiple judicial processes – the most recent of which resulted in the recognition by federal and provincial governments that our treaty rights are constitutionally protected. Today we are pleased to see progress with the transfer of these lands to Parks Canada’s jurisdiction. “We look forward to meaningful consultation with Parks Canada on ecological protections and enhancements for lands in the Duffins Creek watershed,” said MSIFN Chief Kelly LaRocca.  “This includes approaches to co-management of these lands and a First Nation Guardian program.” @MSIFN has also requested that @ParksCanada work with Williams Treaty First Nations to develop a Harvesting Agreement for @RougePark National Urban Park and these lands, aligned with the principles of the 2018 Williams Treaties Settlement Agreement and Measure 35 of the UN Declaration Act Action Plan. “MSIFN and the Williams Treaties communities have deep historic and cultural connection to our treaty territories”, said Chief LaRocca.  “We anticipate that this marks the beginning of a productive path forward with Parks Canada on how we can together we will ensure that the land, water and our treaty rights are respected and protected.” Chief Kelly LaRocca Klarocca (at) scugogfirstnation.com @insauga @newsdurham @thenarwhalca @DurhamRadioNews @APTNNews

I think I’ve hit “broken fatigue” on this platform. Too many people talking about what’s wrong and too few talking about how to fix things.

Holiday Mental Health Tip #5: Gidiskinigewin (Disconnect) The holiday season can be busy and stressful, we have some mental health tips to help navigate through the season.

The Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics is a national $10,000 award for emerging ceramic artists. Applications are open and accepting submissions until Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. Learn more: theclayandglass.ca/exhibitions/sh…. @CdnClayandGlass

Join us for ‘An Evening with Perry’ hosted by the Education Secretariat on December 12, 2024 from 6:00PM – 7:30PM EST! This virtual event will give students ages 5-11 from across Anishinabek Nation Territory the opportunity to hear relatable stories from a Knowledge Keeper. For more information, contact: diane.chretien@anishinabek.ca To register, visit: surveymonkey.com/r/5-11Wellness

This week, we announced $437,000 in funding to organizations led-by and serving people across Waterloo Region who are Indigenous, Black and people of colour. Read our press release to see a list of organizations supported: wrcf.ca/news/racial-eq…

Together, let’s celebrate the individuality of First Nations, honour our Ancestors and Indigenous peoples around the world while commemorating National Native American Heritage Month. Don’t forget to share your photos with us! #RockYourMocs

Impactful happenings this semester in the OIR….

Gaanjige Skwaanamegiizhgag #MotivationalMondays It always seems impossible until it's done.

Awesome opportunity at the UW campus !!

Introducing Land Back Online! A free online course version of the Yellowhead Red Paper, Land Back. This course will be available starting September 30th. Join us for the launch at our next Yellowhead fire: truth-land-back.eventbrite.ca

As Truth and Reconciliation Week approaches, remember that support is available. If you or someone you know needs support, the National Residential School Crisis Line is available 24/7 at 1-866-925-4419. Share to spread awareness. Help is always accessible. #nctr_um

Anishinaabe language instructor brings her classroom to YouTube Read more: aptnnews.ca/videos/anishin…

Reminder that our #garagesale at #UNTH is on Saturday, September 7th! We are looking for some donations of lightly used items that we could use for said Garage Sale. If you have anything you'd like to contribute, contact Shay for further instruction at 519-503-3762 Miigwech!