Indigenous - The Canadian Media

New York: The UN Human Rights Committee found on Friday that Australia’s failure to adequately protect indigenous Torres Islanders against climate change impacts, has violated their rights to enjoy their …

Canada / Indigenous / Showbiz

The Queen in Me explores through comedy, drama, opera policing of race, gender, sexuality in opera industry

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 - by cmedia

It was announced by Nightwood Theatre, Amplified Opera, Canadian Opera Company and Theatre Gargantua following selling out its world premiere in June, The Queen In Me by interdisciplinary artist Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野 …

Canada / Indigenous

Indigenous population growing at twice rate of non-Indigenous Canadians, hits 1.8M: 2021 census

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 - by cmedia

The Indigenous population in Canada, about five percent of the population as a whole, grew almost twice as fast as the non-Indigenous population now stands at 1.8 million, according to …

Documentaries / Indigenous / TIFF

Indigenous singer-songwriter, Buffy Sainte-Marie’s ‘Carry It On’ is a tribute to her life and career

September 13, 2022January 11, 2023 - by cmedia

Directed by Madison Thomas, and screen played by Madison Thomas, and Andrea Warner, legendary Indigenous singer-songwriter, Buffy Sainte-Marie’s documentary ‘Carry It On’ was world premiered at the 47th Toronto International …

Foreign / Indigenous

LGBT rights being ‘deliberately undermined’, in some US states: UN expert

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 - by cmedia

An independent UN human rights expert on Tuesday warned that the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse (LGBT) people are being “deliberately undermined by some state governments …

Indigenous / Travel/Tourism

I am a child of Pachamama, Mother Earth: Celestina Ábalos, Indigenous entrepreneur

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 - by cmedia

Indigenous entrepreneur Celestina Ábalos runs a tourism business in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Quebrada de Humahuaca in Jujuy province, northern Argentina, sharing her community’s culture and knowledge of …

Celebration/Observances / Indigenous

Indigenous women’s work to preserve traditional knowledge celebrated on International Day

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 - by cmedia

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for amplifying the voices of Indigenous women, which is critical to achieving a just future for all people. His appeal comes in a message to …

Indigenous / Science

International researchers confirm museum shrunken head as human remains

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 - by cmedia

Researchers from Western University have verified the authenticity of a South American tsantsa (shrunken head) as human remains, an important step in the global effort toward decolonization and preserving and …

Indigenous / Politics

Manitoba creating a collaborative table on policy, legislation affecting indigenous peoples

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 - by cmedia

A collaborative table to address policy and legislative issues affecting Indigenous Peoples is being created by the government of Manitoba to include representation from Indigenous governments and organizations, Families Minister …

Environment / Indigenous

Manitoba signs MOUs for forest revenue-sharing to enhance Indigenous presence in forest economy

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 - by cmedia

An announcement today by Chief Sidney Ballantyne reportedly said that a memorandum of understanding is being signed this week by the Manitoba government through a collaborative effort, by the Manitoba …