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Canada's first liquified natural gas export to Asia came from Indigenous-owned territory, proving economic partnership works. Now Ottawa is considering embedding Indigenous leadership into all trade policy decisions.
In a historic move, Colombia's presidential frontrunner Ivan Cepeda has chosen indigenous rights champion Aida Quilcue as his running mate. The announcement brings hope for greater indigenous representation at the highest levels of Colombian government.
Indigenous veterans and active service members gathered at CFB Winnipeg for a powerful reconciliation ceremony celebrating their contributions to Canada's military. The event brought together three Indigenous organizations to honor First Nations, Métis, and Inuit servicepeople ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
After six years of research with Indigenous Elders and community members, a McMaster University professor has released a comprehensive roadmap for reconciliation in Kenora, Ontario. The community-driven report offers concrete solutions while celebrating Indigenous resurgence already underway.
Bishop Matthew Kukah delivered a powerful message at a memorial service in Lagos, challenging Nigerians to see leadership as service and influence rather than political power. His words honored a servant leader while calling for a national shift in values.
A new documentary celebrates Rhoda Roberts AO, whose decades of work connected Indigenous stories and knowledge to millions of Australians. Her passion for sharing Country's deep wisdom continues inspiring cultural understanding nationwide.
Fort Lewis College in Colorado just welcomed its first Indigenous president, capping a five-year journey to reckon with its painful past as a federal boarding school. The appointment of Heather J. Shotton marks a milestone in an ongoing reconciliation process that's transforming how the college serves Native American students.
Indigenous communities in British Columbia are getting the power to build their own clean energy future with $3.3 million in federal funding. The investment will help First Nation, Inuit and Metis groups replace diesel fuel with renewable power sources they design, build and operate themselves.
Local communities and Indigenous groups in Bolivia just protected nearly a million hectares of rainforest by working with their towns instead of waiting for national action. The four new protected areas create wildlife corridors while protecting water sources and forests that local families depend on for their livelihoods.
Indigenous economic participation in Canada jumped from $37.6 billion to $63.7 billion between 2013 and 2023, and a new report says deeper partnerships could nearly double that growth. The shift is already helping major projects move forward faster while building stronger communities.
Indigenous knowledge and Western science are joining forces in San Diego to tackle climate change, thanks to a grassroots nonprofit training the next generation of Indigenous scientists. Coastal Defenders just received $250,000 in grants to expand their work connecting Indigenous youth with ocean research opportunities.
Red River College Polytech and its union just showed Canada how truth and reconciliation can transform everyday workplace negotiations. An Indigenous elder guided their collaboration, creating 21 changes that make the workplace more inclusive for everyone.
Toronto Metropolitan University celebrates a decade of truth and reconciliation work with new initiatives strengthening Indigenous education, student support, and cultural practices. The milestone launches a poster series reflecting on achievements while mapping the next ten years of commitment.
Two First Nations are partnering with global energy leaders to develop one of Canada's largest offshore wind farms, marking a historic shift toward Indigenous-led renewable energy. The project could power hundreds of thousands of homes while creating economic opportunities for coastal communities.
Indigenous leaders are pushing the United Nations to recognize that protecting their health means protecting their land, water, and traditional ways of life. A groundbreaking study shows that separating health care from environmental rights has consistently failed Indigenous communities worldwide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face higher fracture rates, yet bone health has been overlooked until now. A groundbreaking study co-led by Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers is changing that by listening to what communities actually need.
The Ktunaxa First Nation in British Columbia has transformed a small nursery into Canada's largest Indigenous-owned native plant operation, growing 2.5 million seedlings annually to heal scarred lands. They've cracked the code on growing difficult species that restore ecosystems damaged by mining and logging.
A groundbreaking report shows Indigenous economic partnerships aren't just ethical, they're Canada's secret weapon for growth. Indigenous GDP income has already jumped from $37.6 billion to $63.7 billion in just 10 years.
Archbishop Richard Smith spent two hours with Squamish Nation elders, using Indigenous imagery of woven baskets and ceremonial paddles to describe unity through faith. The Archdiocese of Vancouver is deepening its commitment to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Over 1,000 leaders gathered at the UN to tackle healthcare gaps facing Indigenous communities globally. The forum marks 25 years of placing Indigenous voices at the center of international action.
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