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Francophonie and indigenous languages: bridges to build
This text is part of the special Francophonie notebook Can the Francophonie be a lever for the sociocultural development of First Nations and indigenous peoples? On the one hand, the…
Canadian Courts | Judge anticipates ‘tsunami’ of cases of misrepresentation of Indigenous identity
(Ottawa) A British Columbia judge warns there will be what he calls a “tsunami” of misrepresentation of Indigenous identity cases in Canadian courts. Posted at 3:42 p.m. Updated at 4:59…
indigenous representatives from Brazil in Paris to warn about deforestation
Much less known than the Amazon rainforest, the Cerrado region in central Brazil is threatened by deforestation caused by soy production. Published on 03/15/2024 3:00 p.m. Update on 03/15/2024 3:04…
“French-speaking indigenous literatures in Quebec”, an anthology presented by Maurizio Gatti
Third edition, revised and expanded, of an anthology first published in 2004 (originally titled, before a lexical shift, Native American literature from Quebec. French-language writings), Francophone indigenous literatures in Quebec…
REGARD Festival | Indigenous short films will shine in Saguenay
REGARD – Saguenay International Short Film Festival is hosting a new competition this year: Indigenous Regards, which promises to make “indigenousness shine brightly”. Posted at 1:19 p.m. This is what…
Killers of the Flower Moon | Indigenous musician Scott George caught up, backwards, in the Oscar race
(Los Angeles) Scott George lives in the US state of Oklahoma, where he spends his weeks finding affordable housing for indigenous families and his weekends singing at Osage festivals. Published…
Nova Scotia | Indigenous leader accuses radiologists of carrying out exams without patients’ knowledge
(Halifax) A Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq leader has filed a lawsuit against two Halifax radiologists who allegedly performed medical exams on her and other members of her Pictou Landing community without…
The rise of indigenous gastronomy
This text is part of the special Pleasures notebook Long considered rudimentary, even folkloric, First Nations cuisine is attracting more and more attention thanks to a handful of chefs who…
How to ensure the survival of indigenous languages in Canada?
According to the latest Statistics Canada census (2021), the country’s indigenous languages have just over 243,000 speakers, and this number continues to decrease over the years. But behind this worrying…
Quebec seen from the air | The six indigenous seasons: winter
Among Aboriginal people, the year is divided into six seasons, each corresponding to a main activity adapted to the time of year and the territory. Updated yesterday at 11:30 a.m.…
A major summit by and for indigenous women in the spring
A major summit will bring together indigenous women from all the First Nations of Quebec, this spring in the capital, to look at the progress made, but above all to…
Protection of indigenous youth | The Parti Québécois lines up behind the Supreme Court
(Montreal) PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court which ruled last Friday in favor of Ottawa and granted full self-government to the First Nations, Inuit…
Supreme Court ruling on Indigenous child welfare services is substantial
By confirming the right to create their own child protection system for Indigenous communities, in full compliance with the Canadian Constitution, the Supreme Court of Canada has opened a royal…
Protection of indigenous youth | Quebec suffers a setback in the Supreme Court
(Ottawa) The Atikamekw Nation of Opitciwan will be able to continue to manage its own youth protection system. In a unanimous judgment, the Supreme Court rejected the argument of the…
The Supreme Court will decide this morning the dispute over the protection of indigenous children
It is this Friday that the Supreme Court will decide a jurisdictional dispute between Ottawa and Quebec, but it is the First Nations, Inuit and Métis who will be affected…
Radio-Canada launches its very first national Indigenous strategy
(Winnipeg) Canada’s public broadcaster is promising to increase its Indigenous staff and promote Indigenous languages in its content, as part of a radical new strategy. Posted at 10:38 p.m. CBC/Radio-Canada’s…
Indigenous tourism is not limited to a “dinner show”
For visitors to New Zealand, the chance to witness a haka, the Maori ceremonial dance, has long been part of the country’s appeal, along with its glaciers, geysers and glowworm…
on phones, the languages of indigenous people spelled out
Welcome Culture Heritage Linklado is an application that allows indigenous populations of the Brazilian Amazon to write messages, on phones and computers, in their languages. France Télévisions – Culture Editorial…
“Strong texts” from Indigenous Canadians on stage in Montreal
Engaged theater giving way to “strong, biting, funny and inspiring” words: the indigenous dramaturgy of English Canada conceals treasures that are little-known on this side of the Ottawa River. To…
UQAT: Indigenous perspectives soon to be taught to all
This text is part of the special Higher Education notebook The University of Quebec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) is implementing a process to integrate Indigenous perspectives into all its study programs…