Reverse Town Hall: First Nations to Government Knowledge Sharing
A Conversation on Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge
November 17, 2021
12:00 to 1:00 PST
Via Zoom
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Are you an Indigenous community member experiencing stress, anxiety, or uncertainty due to the current #BCwildfires? Psychological First Aid is a free telephone consultation to help you cope with the stress associated with the wild fires. [email protected] or 250-721-7538.
Cleveland's MLB team, known as the Indians since 1915, will now be called the Guardians, the team announced today. The name change follows months of internal discussions amid a widespread push for institutions and teams to drop logos and names considered racist.
Lytton was built on Kumsheen, and now the town is gone. In rebuilding, Nlaka’pamux people see an opportunity for reclamation https://t.co/K0oyS18H05 via @torontostar
The Penelakut Tribe says it has discovered at least 160 unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school. As @IsabelleRaghem reports, the site is located off the coast of Vancouver Island.
A bus tour for evacuees who fled Lytton, B.C., during a June 30 wildfire revealed the extensive damage the fire caused to the village and the surrounding area.
“I can confidently say that my appointment is an historic and inspirational moment for Canada, and an important step forward on the long path towards reconciliation.”
Mary Simon shares remarks in English and Inuktitut during this morning’s Governor General announcement.
British Columbians who live near high-risk wildfire hotspots are being advised to keep an emergency evacuation kit or 'go bags' ready in case of an evacuation alert or order.
Here's what you should pack in your go-bag, according Emergency Preparedness B.C. #bcwildfire
Attention: ALL EVACUEES — @Tkemlups Moccassin Square Garden is bursting at the seams with donated items. If you are affected by the wildfires, please come get what whatever you need. (photo credit: Sam Alec) #BCWildfires#LyttonFire#Skeetchestn