First cracks in Kinew’s popularity with First Nations people
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First cracks in Kinew’s popularity with First Nations people
WINNIPEG March 8, 2024
By Trevor Greyeyes
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Protests have been held to pressure governments to act and search the landfills for missing and murdered Indigenous women.
There have been other Round Dances on Portage and Main that then went to the Manitoba Legislature, but this was the first one for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, the first First Anishinaabe person elected to the highest office provincially.
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Peguis Central School Science Fair 2024
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Peguis Central School gym is normally a hive of physical activity, but on Feb. 6, it was science that was the centre of attention and exploration as students in all grades set up and demonstrated their knowledge of science projects they’ve worked on over the past several weeks.
How does an indoor heater work? How does Coca-Cola and other drinks affect dental health? How does a Lava Lamp work? There were some of the questions students addressed in their science experiments and projects.
Grade 11 students Jacob Stevenson and Connor Sutherland collaborated on a project which they called Phoenix. Using Artificial Intelligence tools and coding from the popular web sites, the duo downloaded codes to create an AI assistant similar to Alexa. It responds to commands and even tells jokes. Stevenson said: “I was always interested in AI. I watched Ironman and Jarvis. I wanted to see if it was possible to make my own version. It was pretty simple.”
Minister of Natural Resources tells Indigenous leaders a solution must be “for the good of all Manitobans”
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By James Wastasecoot
Minister of Economic Development, Investment and Trade and Minister of Natural Resources for Manitoba, Jamie Moses, spoke to Indigenous fishers, leaders and elders at the Assiniboia Downs on Feb. 6. Billed as Part 2 of the Peguis Treaty and Aboriginal Rights Meeting which was held Jan. 4 (See Chiefs lay down challenge for Kinew government: revisit the Natural Resources Transfer Act, Jan 2024 issue), the forum drew Indigenous leaders, fishers and hunters from Manitoba First Nation communities. The minister told the gathering of hunters and fishers that being of a minority himself, he understood the experience of colonization and promised that he’d listen and respect the considerations voiced by Indigenous leaders and Manitobans. He said: “I don’t have all the answer for you today. But what I do have is an understanding that I’m willing to have that conversation on details, and how we can work equity into that perspective into every conversation around resource management.”
Chief Nelson Genaille of Sapotwayak Cree Nation said: “The provincial government is trespassing in our territories. That’s a key message that you have to take to Wab Kinew and his ministers in the departments and the different parties that represent Manitoba.”
Peguis teacher training program kicks off with the sound of the drum!
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By Terra Indigena staff
Peguis Feb 8, 2024 - Members of Peguis council, School Board and UCN held an official launch of the University College of the North (UCN) Kenanow Bachelor of Education teacher training program in Peguis today at the Council chambers. The program offering is a collaboration between Peguis School Board and the University College of the North (UCN) based in The Pas.
“It’s all done in the spirit of collaboration for education and helping First Nations move forward toward local control of education,” said School superintendent, Cindy Spence. “It’s part of the movement toward self-government and being able to operate our own systems in our jurisdiction.”
UCN president and Chancellor Doug Lauvstad said a community-based approach is an important model that enables community and family supports for students that is invaluable. “And to hear 42 students, that’s kind of a record,” he said, referring to the number of students registered.
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