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Continue reading →: Embracing Our Indigenous Identity in 2025: Part 2 of 5-Contemporary Challenges
Navigating Modern Realities Indigenous communities across the globe face a complex array of challenges in the contemporary world. These challenges are deeply rooted in history, yet they manifest in uniquely modern ways. From environmental concerns to social justice struggles, Indigenous peoples continue to demonstrate resilience and innovation in addressing these…
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Continue reading →: The Importance of Continuity in First Nations Governance and Administration
IntroductionGovernance within First Nations communities is a cornerstone of progress, cultural preservation, and self-determination. However, one of the most significant challenges many nations face is ensuring continuity during leadership transitions. When key information is lost, or programs are disrupted, it can stall progress and create unnecessary setbacks. Continuity is not…
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Continue reading →: The Heartache of Letting Go
My Journey Through Love and Its Eventual Collapse Love is a journey filled with highs and lows, and sometimes, even the relationships we cherish most don’t turn out the way we hoped. I recently shared a connection with someone I believed was my forever. We had dreams, plans, and a…
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Continue reading →: Understanding the Caretaker Period in Governance: Its Relevance to Indigenous Communities
Governance in Indigenous communities is deeply rooted in tradition, collective decision-making, and respect. While these practices are often shaped by cultural and historical frameworks, certain principles, like the “caretaker period,” are adapted from broader democratic systems to fit Indigenous contexts. This blog post delves into the caretaker period, its role…
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Continue reading →: Bridging Nations: Indigenous Leadership and Canada’s Future Amid Election Change
On March 21, 2025, a significant step was taken toward fostering collaboration and reconciliation between the federal government and Indigenous communities. Prime Minister Carney met with leaders of the National Indigenous Organizations in Ottawa, including National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak of the Assembly of First Nations, President Natan Obed of…
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Continue reading →: Kwakiutl Governance Policy
Understanding Section 7: Executive Authority – Band Manager **The reason I decided to write on this topic is because I recently had to do my own evaluation for the manager position I hold at work, and it got me thinking. It made me reflect on the importance of clear roles,…
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Continue reading →: Breaking the Stigma: Alcohol and Indigenous Communities
Alcohol has long been a contentious subject within many Indigenous communities, including my own. For generations, it has been both a coping mechanism for the traumas inflicted by colonization and a source of stigma, perpetuated by harmful stereotypes. This duality makes the relationship with alcohol deeply complex and often misunderstood.…
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Continue reading →: Exploring Healing Ceremonies of the Kwakwaka’wakw Tribes: A Kwakiutl Perspective
Healing ceremonies hold a profound place within the cultural practices of the Kwakwaka’wakw tribes, including the Kwakiutl people. These ceremonies embody the deep connection between spirituality, community, and the natural world, serving as pathways to restore balance and well-being. From the use of sacred songs and dances to the guidance…
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Continue reading →: Embracing Our Indigenous Identity in 2025: Part 1 of 5- Cultural Resurgence!
March 1st, 2025 Kwakwaka’wakw Cultural Resurgence: Reviving Traditions and Strengthening Identity The Kwakwaka’wakw people, known around the world for our rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions, are at the forefront of a cultural resurgence that is breathing new life into our communities. This resurgence is characterized by a collective effort…
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Continue reading →: Exploring Term Lengths for First Nations Elected Chiefs and Councils
Exploring Term Lengths for First Nations Elected Chiefs and Councils: Two-Year vs. Four-Year Terms The governance structure of First Nations communities often includes an elected chief and council, responsible for guiding the community and making crucial decisions. One important aspect of this governance is the length of the term for…
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