YK budget including funds for reconciliation
The 2021 municipal budget for Yellowknife will be dedicating $150,000 towards reconciliation related programs. This will include $10,000 for the Elders-in-residence program being held at…
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Canadian Bishops issue apology for church’s role in residential schools
The Catholic Bishops of Canada have formally apologized for the church’s role in the residential school system. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) published…
What does reconciliation mean to you?: New northern podcast wants to know
Everything in the North is tied to reconciliation. Former MLA, Michael Miltenberger and lawyer Merrell-Ann Phare speak intimately on the subject of reconciliation in their…
Legislative Assembly establishes new reconciliation and Indigenous affairs committee
"Lots of work to do in this area," says Rylund Johnson, who put forward the motion for the committee.
“To seek and encourage discussions and recommendations on opportunities and challenges in relation to Aboriginal Rights negotiations and reconciliation.” That is the broad purpose of…
‘To tackle the trauma of the past’: Orange Shirt Day in the NWT
In addition to wearing orange shirts on Wednesday, students attending K’àlemì Dene School are learning about the effects of residential schools. Annie Casson is the…
SRFN Chief ‘elated’ by federal infrastructure announcement
Chief David Poitras says the news is an example of reconciliation between the government and his community.
The chief of Salt River First Nation says a long-awaited infrastructure funding announcement reflects an “act of reconciliation” by the federal government. “To say we…
Yellowknife woman weighs in on city’s decision to axe Indigenous Relations Advisor position
CKLB has been following with great interest the City of Yellowknife’s decision to cut its Indigenous Relations Advisor position. So has Yellowknife resident Natasha McCagg….
Giant Mine clean up an opportunity for reconciliation: Oversight Board
“(Giant Mine Oversight Board) is concerned that the project co-proponents have not fully embraced and integrated the concept of reconciliation within project operations and planning.”…