Continue Reading... The Oblates lands – Opportunity for Truth and Reconciliation in Old Ottawa East
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The Oblates lands – Opportunity for Truth and Reconciliation in Old Ottawa East

The Oblates ran over a third of all federal Residential Schools. Their historic headquarters is being re-developed. What commemoration aspects can be included?

Continue Reading... Competition between regional broadcasters and APTN for Indigenous radio licences ends in mixed result
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Competition between regional broadcasters and APTN for Indigenous radio licences ends in mixed result

Federal Minister of Canadian Heritage Mélanie Joly now promises a new CRTC mandate supportive of Indigenous languages and reconciliation by…

Continue Reading... Podcast: Protecting the sacred Chaudière Falls site in Ottawa – panel discussion & music
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Podcast: Protecting the sacred Chaudière Falls site in Ottawa – panel discussion & music

91-minute audio recording: Protecting Asinabka / Akikodjiwan from Windmill’s planned “Zibi” $1.2bn condo-commercial development on the Ottawa River in downtown…

Continue Reading... If Algonquin chiefs oppose “Zibi” condos and the media’s not there, does it make a sound?
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If Algonquin chiefs oppose “Zibi” condos and the media’s not there, does it make a sound?

by Greg Macdougall originally published in the Centretown Buzz The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) described it as “the most…

Continue Reading... TRC closing events & affiliated activities, Ottawa May 30 – June 3
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TRC closing events & affiliated activities, Ottawa May 30 – June 3

 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada on Indian Residential Schools closes its multi-year mandate with events here in Ottawa…

Continue Reading... Residential Schools: Addressing a Lasting Legacy
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Residential Schools: Addressing a Lasting Legacy

— TRIGGER WARNING: some of this content may be emotionally distressing. For support, the 24-hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line…