“In the northern communities alone, it’s north of 90% unemployment. People desperately want work and to be able to have some meaning in their lives, be able to have opportunities for their families. In a perverse way, these environmental groups are stealing those opportunities from Indigenous people.”
Earlier today, former NHL play Jordin Tootoo, released a statement on Twitter conveying his support for the Edmonton Eskimos and their team name. My personal statement regarding @EdmontonEsks pic.twitter.com/ORHFFKBijv — Jordin Tootoo (@Jtootoo22) July 8, 2020 The Eskimo name has been the subject of some controversy for a while now with some calling for it […]
With very distinct campaigns from one another, this debate should be an interesting watch, even despite Peter MacKay not showing up, there will be a lot of Conservative members watching trying to decide who they want on the top of their ballots.
“Canada should be a country where some provinces are not favoured over others. Alberta needs a federal government that will fight for jobs in Alberta with the same passion it does in every region of Canada. But whether its pipelines, energy workers, or equalization this Liberal Prime Minister has shown time and again that he won’t stand up for Alberta.”
Masks have become a controversial global issue because of what it represents to many. For those with a more left-wing purview, masks symbolize a social status of being responsible and caring about others. Often it is outright stated that those who do not wear masks, even in situations where they don’t seem necessary, are somehow […]
During the 1912 Olympics, Thorpe represented the United States as an enrolled member of the Sac and Fox Nation. At the time, Native Americans were not legally recognized as full U.S. citizens, only gaining full rights in 1924 through the Indian Citizenship Act. Alongside the lack of rights, bigotry against the indigenous people was rampant and systematic, with news openly involving derogatory statements and stereotypes.
“Funding is expected to come out of the school board budgets, money that school boards are struggling to come up with from their limited budgets.” To put it plainly, all these programs were designed to assist children who have severe disabilities or delays to help them operate in a more open environment. This early intervention will have lifelong benefits that cannot be taught at a later age.
Recent data shows that Jews are the number one target for hate crimes in Toronto, with Jews and Israeli being the target of 36% of the hate crimes, compared to 9% for blacks. This is consistent with last year’s data and historical trends.
Fleury played his last game in 2009, so 2020 is the second year Fleury was eligible to be inducted in the regular process of waiting ten years after players retire. ‘(Fleury) is one of just 15 players in NHL history to average more than one point per game in both the regular season and the Stanley Cup playoffs. The other 14 are all enshrined in the Hall.’
The detailed study period, entailing conversations with Innuit leaders, and interviews and telephone surveys with the Innuit population of Canada at large, could not conclude any consensus with the Innuit community on a desire for a name change, so the football club has concluded it is keeping the name.
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