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National Indigenous News October 23 · National Indigenous Newscasts

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  SPEAKER_00: This is a look at your National Indigenous News.
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  SPEAKER_00: I'm Daryl Stranger.
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  SPEAKER_00: Two Indigenous artists have pulled their work from a University of Calgary gallery to protest the school hosting a controversial debate on campus last month.
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  SPEAKER_00: Sutina Nations Seth Cardinal Dodging Horse and Glenna Cardinal have removed seven of their pieces from the university's nickel galleries.
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  SPEAKER_00: The decision is in response to a debate inviting students to discuss whether Canada's residential schools were an act of genocide.
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  SPEAKER_00: The event happened on campus the day before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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  SPEAKER_00: The pieces polled, some done collaboratively by the duo and some done individually, all focus on family lineage and First Nations culture.
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  SPEAKER_00: They had been in the gallery for three weeks.
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  SPEAKER_00: The debate was organized by the group Canadian Students for Free Speech.
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  SPEAKER_00: The university, in a statement, said in part that these moments are an important reminder of the responsibility public universities have to uphold two principles that can, at times, be in tension, protecting freedom of expression and intellectual diversity, while also fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone.
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  SPEAKER_00: The artists have been in contact with staff at Nickel Galleries and say they have been responsive.
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  SPEAKER_00: As of now, Cardinal Dodginghorse, however, says the university is yet to reach out.
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  SPEAKER_00: While the federal government's investment of$800,000 over five years to protect Indigenous youth from online sexual exploitation is only a first step, it falls short of what is needed, according to the head of the National Association of Friendship Centers.
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  SPEAKER_00: CEO Jennifer Rankin said that$160,000 a year roughly gives some initial capacity to start pulling resources together.
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  SPEAKER_00: But to really get the impact in communities, she needs to see something at a larger scale.
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  SPEAKER_00: The money will support the Bringing Empowerment Awareness, Culture, and Online Navigation Project, better known as Beacon.
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  SPEAKER_00: Through the Beacon Project, friendship centers across Canada will provide culturally relevant online safety education.
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  SPEAKER_00: The money will help to strengthen prevention efforts, support those at risk, and help build safer communities.
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  SPEAKER_00: The project will also improve the collection of information on Indigenous youth experiences online, helping to ensure future policies, programs, and prevention strategies are informed by and responsive to Indigenous perspectives and experiences.
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  SPEAKER_00: The funding announcement does not specify how many centers will deliver beacon programming or when the first sessions will begin.
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  SPEAKER_00: It states the work will occur through the network and be turned into practical support in communities across the country.
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  SPEAKER_00: The National Association of Friendship Centers is the national body representing friendship centers that serve urban Indigenous people.
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  SPEAKER_00: A new Indigenous-led foundation is aiming to reshape how philanthropic funding reaches Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan with a focus on community priorities, language revitalization, and greater access to charitable resources.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Saskatchewan Indigenous Community Foundation officially launched this week.
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  SPEAKER_00: According to its founder and board chair, Max Feinde, the foundation was established to help direct more philanthropic dollars to Indigenous communities while ensuring Indigenous people lead decisions about how those resources are invested.
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  SPEAKER_00: Findee said Indigenous communities have not had equitable access to philanthropy, and in many cases, government funding has been the primary source of support available on reserve.
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  SPEAKER_00: The foundation's approach is designed to connect donors and philanthropic organizations with Indigenous communities while keeping Indigenous voices at the center of decision making.
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  SPEAKER_00: Rather than requiring communities to fit existing funding models, the Saskatchewan Indigenous Community Foundation plans to start by listening to communities, understanding their goals, and identifying ways to support their priorities.
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  SPEAKER_00: The foundation expects to support initiatives focused on youth, culture, education, wellness, community development, and leadership.
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  SPEAKER_00: Language revitalization is also expected to be a major long term priority.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Foundation also hopes to address barriers faced by northern and remote Indigenous communities where access to donors and philanthropic networks can be limited.
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  SPEAKER_00: The foundation has already helped direct more than$500,000 to Indigenous led community initiatives across Saskatchewan through funding partnerships.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's a look at your National Indigenous News.