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Calling all Indigenous colleagues, allies and journalists. Please circulate. ccej-sfu.ca/for-immediate-re…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Indigenous Leadership in Research Circle is Deeply Concerned about the Fate...

Date: July 15, 2024 Location: Ottawa, Ontario The Indigenous Leadership Circle in Research (ILCR) is calling for an immediate and urgent meeting with Canadian government officials to address a range...

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It is a honour to receive the CUFA BC Distinguished Academic of the Year Award (2024). The honour of one is the honour of all. cufa.bc.ca/cufa-bc-announces…

CUFA BC Announces Recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Academics Awards | CUFA BC

(For Immediate Release – Port Moody, BC, February 29, 2024) – The Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024...

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Hopefully this report will galvanize post-secondary institutions in Canada with a stronger path forward to create policy, practices and professional development training on Indigenous citizenship and membership affirmation for faculty, students, staff and admin in a good way.
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A big thank you to all those who contributed to the report's development. Please find the report here:canada.ca/en/research-coordi…
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As noted in the report, the Tri-agency will continue the next steps needed for policy development and implementation of this report in the upcoming months. canada.ca/en/research-coordi…
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I am pleased to share some of the work that the Indigenous Research Leadership Circle engaged in as part its commitment for the implementation of Setting new directions to support Indigenous research and research training in Canada strategic plan.
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From Scotland to Canada, a totem pole finally returns home. My heart is happy. Our ancestor is home now. bbc.com/news/world-us-canada…

From Scotland to Canada, a totem pole finally returns home

The artefact was taken from an indigenous community in Canada. This is the story of its return.

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'Stolen' totem pole prepared for return to Canada - BBC News bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-666…

'Stolen' totem pole prepared for return to Canada

The totem pole has been in Scotland for almost a century since it was sold to the museum in 1929.

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It’s been an exhilarating and historic week in Edinburgh for us as we prepare to bring the Ni’isjoohl pole home
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Scottish Museum Will Return Totem Pole to Nisga’a Nation in Canada - The New York Times nytimes.com/2023/08/29/world…

Totem Pole Taken 94 Years Ago Begins 4,000-Mile Journey Home (Published 2023)

The 36-foot tall memorial pole has spent almost a century in a Scottish museum. Now it will be returned to the Nisga’a Nation in Canada.

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SFU's Centre for Education, Law, and Society marked 40 incredible years, honouring retiring director Dr. Wanda Cassidy. The centre is now proudly named the Cassidy Centre for Educational Justice. Learn about their impactful work & visit their new website: ccej-sfu.ca
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The long journey home | Canadian Geographic canadiangeographic.ca/articl…

The long journey home

After nearly 100 years, the Ni’isjoohl Memorial Pole stolen from the Nisga’a Nation and displayed in the National Museum of Scotland will be repatriated

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Inside the Nisga'a Nation's Fight to Get a 36-Foot Totem Pole Back From Scotland

National Museums Scotland agreed to repatriate the object, which was stolen in 1929, following an in-person appeal by an Indigenous delegation

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How School Trustees Can Lead on Reconciliation | The Tyee thetyee.ca/News/2022/10/18/S…

How School Trustees Can Lead on Reconciliation | The Tyee

Some districts have worked to support Indigenous students' success while others lag. School boards can make the difference.

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Great to see the important work of Indigenous graphic novelists being featured thetyee.ca/Culture/2022/04/0…

Indigenous Graphic Novelists and ‘Super-Racist Stereotypes’ | The Tyee

Artists and writers are redefining representation. And making space for themselves in the industry.

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