New: first-nationsAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krzzanhive-183959steemhive-180932photographyhive-166405hive-144064uncommonlabhive-185836bitcoinhive-183397hive-150122hive-188619krsuccesslifehive-124908hive-101145hive-139150hive-103599hive-184714hive-109690hive-103393TrendingNewHotLikersitstimeforchange (25)in first-nations • 2 years agoIndigenous Communities in Cananda - ITFCWelcome to ItsTimeForChange(ITFC), where you can explore and learn about Indigenous communities and their leaders across Canada. On the ITFC community profile page, you can find first nation…andrewgenaille (67)in first-nations • 7 years agoNative stereotypes Several years ago I went to a dinner with some friends in Vancouver, all of them Caucasian. This wasn't an issue with me or them, they new I was First Nations but it's never been a topic of…somena (56)in journalism • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.My productive day - Getting stuff doneToday I woke up, showered and dressed and went to a rally at the Legislature to protest the on-going use of Fish Farms on unceded water territories of Indigenous people on the coast of British…somena (56)in firstnations • 7 years agoGovernment promises tighter rules after company accused of diverting $2.6M meant for First Nation#first-nations 6+Million goes missing from third party management!somena (56)in canada • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Globe and Mail reporting: BC Premier Acknowledges the Unceded Land of Indigenous People of BC"Horgan's acknowledgment of unceded Indigenous territory a milestone for B.C." Justine Hunter Victoria October 22, 2017 October 22, 2017 It is now commonplace for social activists to…somena (56)in firstnations • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Why Salmon represents Wealth in Coast Salish cultureWhen we stated the tetla project we had to choose a symbol to represent Tetla. Tetla means "little money" in the Hul'qumi'num language. We hired the artist Herb Rice who gave us a choice for his…somena (56)in history • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The First Cowichan Peoples - as told by the Cowichan Elders part 3Syalutsa was to spend many years living an travelling in the Cowichan Valley by himself before the next "first person" fell from the sky, his younger brother Stutsun. Even though there was a great…somena (56)in history • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Original History of the Cowichan Peoples as told by Cowichan Elders (part 2)After Syalutsa fell to the warm ground of Cowichan near present-day Koksilah Ridge, his younger brother Stutsun next appeared from the heavens, landing between the two majestic peaks of Swuqus, also…somena (56)in firstnations • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.60's Scoop Survivors To Be Awarded Compensation for loss of language, culture and familyToday it was announced by the Federal Government of Canada that survivors of "the 60's Scoop" would be compensated between $25,000 and $50,000 each. This payment is to settle the 16 different class…stefanymathias (52)in blog • 7 years agoNational Orange shirt dayMy friend Andrew posted this picture for orange shirt day. I'm ignoring that the shirt looks red. Orange shirt day is to recognized students that went to residential school; something both my…andrewgenaille (67)in comics • 7 years agoIndian and the shrinks officeThis one makes me laugh. Both for her reaction and his. I'll be honest, I have never had anybody actually read my mind before.... a lot have tried. But they never get it right, or come close.andrewgenaille (67)in comics • 7 years agoNative and the shrinkI used to spend a lot of time in the shrinks waiting room. And I have had this conversation.andrewgenaille (67)in fundraiser • 7 years agoFundraiser for law caseI'm in the middle of a court case and need funds for lawyers. My friend Heather dared me to keep putting out that if a post (this post now) hits 500 bucks (on the liquid side?) I have to shave my…andrewgenaille (67)in comics • 7 years agoMy rain danceandrewgenaille (67)in comics • 7 years agoFish carvingsomena (56)in firstnations • 7 years agoVancouver Sun : Fraud Nepotism Corruption Rife on Indian Reserves (1999 article)Indian women say fraud, nepotism rife on reserves Vancouver Sun Tuesday, April 13, 1999 Byline: Dianne Rinehart Recent accusations of electoral fraud and nepotism against the chief of the tiny…somena (56)in tetla • 7 years agoFirst Nations (Native Indians) Unveils Barter Currency - When Tetla was first started, this was some of the media attention we gotJudith Lavoie / Times Colonist April 16, 2013 09:46 PM Meaghan Champion intends to reform the monetary system. Not an easy ambition, she admits, as she thumbs through a pile of Tetlas, the…somena (56)in firstnations • 7 years agoOne of the times I was featured in the National Post Newspaper in Canada (re Aboriginal Rights)Victoria cleaner says she has First Nations right to put up advertising posters Victoria is built on unceded aboriginal territory and First Nations should have the right to put up advertising…somena (56)in firstnations • 7 years agoJan 1, 2001 - The day I was in the New York Times " Canada's Tribal Women Fight Corruption"Women Seek Accountability in Tribal Governments New York Times: Jan 1, 2000 CANADA: Women Seek Accountability in Tribal Governments Against a winter prairie backdrop of bare trees, honking…andrewgenaille (67)in politics • 7 years agoFirst Nations PoliticsPolitical cartoon
