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Indigenous youth boxing team fights for financial support after funding cut

Indigenous youth boxing team fights for financial support after funding cut | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it

'This team has impacted my life so much — I can do more than I ever knew,' says one youth who trains with the Indigenous youth boxing group 'Team 700.'

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Here are some of Nunavik’s biggest news stories of 2025 | CBC News

Here are some of Nunavik’s biggest news stories of 2025 | CBC News | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
Nunavik experienced emergencies in 2025, and marked some big milestones.
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A year of resistance: How Indigenous youth shaped the fight against Bills 5 and C-5

A year of resistance: How Indigenous youth shaped the fight against Bills 5 and C-5 | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
In a year marked by sweeping legislative changes, Indigenous youth across Northern Ontario launched a powerful resistance movement — one that spanned hundreds of kilometres, multiple rallies, and a growing online presence
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December 27, 2:56 PM
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Political control over ancient sites sparks alarm in Ontario

Political control over ancient sites sparks alarm in Ontario | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
In Ontario, where ancient Indigenous burial grounds and village sites lie beneath rapidly expanding suburbs, the government has granted itself powers to bypass archaeological protections, raising fears that centuries of history could be lost with the stroke of a minister’s pen.
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Wolastoqew-Acadian writer's new series explores cultural reconnection

Wolastoqew-Acadian writer's new series explores cultural reconnection | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it

Enfant de Méduse, Wolastoqey will be on Radio-Canada’s streaming platform in February CBC Indigenous: After three years of work, Shayne Michael’s first streaming series is set to premiere in February. “It’s something that I’m really proud of,” said Michael, a Wolastoqew-Acadian writer from Madawaska Maliseet First Nation in northern New Brunswick.

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B.C. First Nations cautions premier against changing UN law for Indigenous rights

B.C. First Nations cautions premier against changing UN law for Indigenous rights | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
First Nations leaders in British Columbia have issued a joint statement criticizing calls to amend the provincial Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act in response to a recent court ruling. 
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December 22, 2:49 PM
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Portage la Prairie makes history hosting powwow alongside 2 nearby First Nations

Portage la Prairie makes history hosting powwow alongside 2 nearby First Nations | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it

The city of Portage la Prairie joined with Long Plain First Nation and Dakota Plains First Nation to host the Prairie Unity Competition Powwow at Stride Place. The vibrant three-day event, featuring regalia, traditional dancing and powerful drumming groups, started Friday. 

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How the beaver is teaching Indigenous communities about ecological balance and reciprocity

How the beaver is teaching Indigenous communities about ecological balance and reciprocity | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it

From as far as he can remember, Alvin First Rider says there’s been frequent droughts on Blackfoot territory in Alberta, which makes water a precious resource. “Our tributaries don't get the water that they historically would have had,” said First Rider who is an environmental scientist and environmental manager for Blood Tribe Land Management. Tributaries are small rivers or streams that flow into larger bodies of water.

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James Smith Cree Nation gets $713.8M federal settlement for complex land claims 

James Smith Cree Nation gets $713.8M federal settlement for complex land claims  | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
The Saskatchewan First Nation is made up of three bands that were forced to amalgamate more than 100 years ago. The settlement is meant as compensation for that historic wrong, and others.
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U.S. youth say the news is ‘fake.’ Do Indigenous youth in Canada agree?

U.S. youth say the news is ‘fake.’ Do Indigenous youth in Canada agree? | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
A recent survey suggests most U.S. teens trust content creators more than reporters. Three Indigenous youth in Canada share their thoughts on the issue.
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Haudenosaunee chef makes cover of culinary magazine

Haudenosaunee chef makes cover of culinary magazine | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it

A Haudenosaunee Chef from Ottawa is educating people on First Nation culture by incorporating Indigenous ingredients and technique into fine dining which he hopes will preserve traditions for future generations to come. 

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Inuit pride still at core of Nunatsiavut, president says, marking 20 years of self-governance 

Inuit pride still at core of Nunatsiavut, president says, marking 20 years of self-governance  | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
The settlement of a decades-long land claim brought Nunatsiavut to life on Dec. 1, 2005.
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Indigenous cultural belongings return to Canada from Vatican after long journey 

Indigenous cultural belongings return to Canada from Vatican after long journey  | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it

A delegation from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and four First Nations youth accompanied 62 the cultural items on a flight from Frankfurt, Germany, to Montreal.

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📰 Why We Chose This Story for Our Top 5 This Week → Because this might be the most reported Indigenous story of 2025! And because Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak: "It’s only the beginning and we won’t rest until all our artifacts are home." ✊🏽

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University Indigenous centres foster community, identity, and education

University Indigenous centres foster community, identity, and education | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
McMillan says that the first Indigenous centre in Canada was established in 1969 at Trent University, when students had organized the cultural centre to help them feel like their whole selves within the institution. 
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📰 Why We Chose This Story for Our Top 5 This Week → Because Indigenous centres on campus are doing far more than supporting students—they’re creating space for culture, connection, and belonging within institutions that haven’t always made room for that. This story highlights how community-led spaces are shaping education from the inside out.

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Some of 2025’s big stories in Indigenous politics could heat up in 2026 | CBC News

Some of 2025’s big stories in Indigenous politics could heat up in 2026 | CBC News | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
From the ongoing legal battle over Indigenous children's rights to the controversy over the new Liberal government's major projects law or the landmark Cowichan decision in British Columbia, 2025 was a year of both familiar situations and major shifts in the world of Indigenous politics.
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Celebrating 30 years of the Miawpukek First Nation powwow 

Celebrating 30 years of the Miawpukek First Nation powwow  | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
What began as a small gathering three decades ago has become one of the province’s largest celebrations of community and Indigenous culture. This past summer, hundreds came together to mark a special anniversary of the Miawpukek First Nation powwow in Conne River.
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First Nation sets up Christmas baskets for members scattered across Canada, U.S.

First Nation sets up Christmas baskets for members scattered across Canada, U.S. | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it

The council of the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation have set up a community Christmas basket initiative.

It's to feed their members who are scattered throughout the province of Quebec, Canada and even the United States.

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‘Partnerships only move at the speed of trust’: Indigenous leaders talk energy corridor opportunity

As Ontario advances a feasibility study into a proposed East–West energy corridor, two Alberta-based Indigenous leaders with experience in established energy partnerships say the discussion should focus less on whether Indigenous Nations should be involved and more on how, arguing that ownership-based partnerships, if built on trust and strong safeguards, can support long-term Indigenous sovereignty.
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December 22, 2:49 PM
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Elders Christmas Dinner a joyful start to the holiday season

Elders Christmas Dinner a joyful start to the holiday season | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
Creating space for students, staff, faculty and community members to be together.
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December 22, 2:47 PM
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First Nations honourees recognized with national awards at Rideau Hall

First Nations honourees recognized with national awards at Rideau Hall | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it

Ruth Williams, Susan Blight and Hayden King awarded for achievements in economic development and language CBC Indigenous: Three First Nations recipients were among Canadians recognized for their achievements with honours presented by the Governor General this month.  

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December 22, 2:45 PM
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History made as Anishinaabe community turns the lights on after decades in the dark 

History made as Anishinaabe community turns the lights on after decades in the dark  | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
Residents clapped, danced, sang and cried in the Anishinaabe community of Kitcisakik this week when the lights were finally turned on for the first time. 
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December 22, 2:35 PM
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Trust of First Nations 'fragile' as B.C. government considers changes to UN law

Trust of First Nations 'fragile' as B.C. government considers changes to UN law | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
The chief of a First Nation in the Great Bear Rainforest says B.C.'s premier risks losing the trust of Indigenous people if he changes DRIPA.
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December 22, 12:59 PM
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Wabanaki Fashion Show helps domestic violence survivors explore Indigenous art 

Wabanaki Fashion Show helps domestic violence survivors explore Indigenous art  | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
Fashion designer Natasha Martin-Mitchell is a board member of Fredericton's Gignoo Transition House, which provides support and services to Indigenous survivors of domestic violence. The Wabanaki Fashion Show will display some of the art created by Gignoo's residents.
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Meet Tyler Porter, Yukon's 2nd-ever Kaska MLA | CBC News

Meet Tyler Porter, Yukon's 2nd-ever Kaska MLA | CBC News | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it

Elected to represent the Southern Lakes riding for the Yukon Party, Porter is a member of the Liard First Nation and the Daylu Dena Council. While he's new to public office, politics run deep in the Porter family.

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Restorative justice helped me turn my life around — and it started with one drum 

Restorative justice helped me turn my life around — and it started with one drum  | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
Ruby Harry spent many years inside correctional institutions. It wasn't until she learned about restorative justice that she found her way back to her culture and began healing.
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3 generations of Indigenous women talk about their love of drumming 

3 generations of Indigenous women talk about their love of drumming  | Indigenous Stories and Education | Scoop.it
Women from across three generations gathered at Elder Maggie Paul's house in Sitansisk (St. Mary's) First Nation to talk about the joys and challenges of being drummers.
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📰 Why We Chose This Story for Our Top 5 This Week → Because who doesn't love a 3-gen story! We see you, Sisters of the Drum 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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