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Need some words of wisdom today? Read our latest blog to hear from Brittany, 7 years old, and full of age old wisdom!
#northernbridge #7yearsold #lovethenorth #wisdom #therock
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"The traditional practice ensured women could stay and give birth at home, without having to travel to larger centres, while also connecting with culture."
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"When the young boys go into the sweat lodges, we take them back to remember from where they came from"
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"She said that Inuit are here, and we are part of Canada"
#northernbridge #Inuit #Nunavut
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‘When you take care of the land, the land will also take care of you,’ Melinda Laboucan
#northernbridge #theland #traditional #indigenous
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"The community's name is emblazoned in Cree on the front of the jersey and written in syllabics on the back"
#cree #cbcnews #indigenous #Hockey #northernbridge #Alberta
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"I'll go anywhere and teach these games across Canada if I have to"
#dene #handgames #Nunavut #teaching
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ICYMI: Jason Momoa took time out of his busy filming schedule to take part in an honouring ceremony held by a local First Nation trib.al/qXx9qWZ
In Saskatoon? The 11th annual Saskatchewan Indigenous Track and Field Championships begins today!
#indigenousyouth #trackandfield #shotput #Saskatoon #northernbridge
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Spring weather isn't quite here yet, but it's on its way! Here is a list of 20 books featuring Nunavut storytellers that you can curl up with to read while we wait for the warmer weather!
#Nunavut #20years #territory #northernbridge
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Today, Nunavut celebrates 20 years as Canada’s newest territory!!
#Nunavut #Territories #celebration #inuit #20years
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"Students were dancing outside of Mikisew School after Keeper became the first person from the Pimicikamak Cree Nation to make it to the NHL."
#northernbridge #bradykeeper #crosslake #jordintootoo #NHL #floridapanthers #inspiring
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The government dedicating more funds towards affordable and adequate housing in the Yukon!
#northernbridge #Yukon #affordable #housing
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Jeremy Dutcher's music is nominated for a Juno Award in the Indigenous music album of the year category. He weaves traditional songs from the Wolastoqey language into his own music
#northernbridge #jeremydutcher #JUNOS cbc.ca/radio/q/jeremy-dutche…
Happy International Women's Day!!
Let's take today to celebrate all the women in our lives
Read here 10 indigenous women who are making differences in their community!
#northernbridge #IWD2019 #InternationalWomensDay #indigenous #cbc
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"The “E” numbers _ or sometimes “W” numbers _ were what federal authorities at the time used to identify individual Inuit, rather than using their names"
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Read the article on @CatholicRegistr about Northern Bridge and let us know your thoughts!
#northernbridge #learning #canadasnorth #Indigenous #education catholicregister.org/item/29…
Ottawa unveils Indigenous languages legislation #cdnpoli #IndigenousLanguages pscp.tv/w/bynDFjF6dkVOcEFxQU…
"First Nations youth die by suicide about 5 to 6 times more often than non-Aboriginal youth" - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
#northernbridge #BellLetsTalk #camh