“For Indigenous Peoples,” Chief Perry Bellegarde says, “the treaties are still very much alive.” In a recent piece for Canadian Geographic, Perry explores the Treaty relationship that forms the foundation …
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August 9 is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples — an event created by the United Nations to ignite a global conversation on the rights of Indigenous peoples. Canada …
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True reconciliation begins by acknowledging and understanding our history. As we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day — a day that honours the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of …
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Chief Perry Bellegarde shared his compelling vision for building an inclusive future for all Canadians when accepting the 2021 Nation Builder of the Year Award from the Empire Club of …
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Today, I offer my sincere condolences to the souls of all who did not return home from their Indian Residential School. And I lift up the enduring spirits of every …
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Canada ranks sixth in the world on the United Nations’ Human Development Index, but if the same criteria was applied to Canada’s Indigenous people, it would drop to 63. It …
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