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Long before the release of Secret Path, Gord Downie performed songs from the project at the Basement Revue - a music and literature evening that set out to raise awareness and support for missing and murdered Indigenous women and their families. 

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Canada’s largest Indigenous media arts festival starts this week! Check out our best bets for the ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival

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The debate over racist team names is back! The Toronto Blue Jays face off against Cleveland tomorrow. Check out which commentators have decided to #JustSayCleveland during the series. (via Still #NotYourMascot)

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Indigenous women are taking back control of the way they are portrayed in the media through an innovative project called ReMatriate. ReMatriate bites back at cultural appropriation, negative portrayals of Indigenous women, and the lack of high-profile mentors and role models. These women are proud of who they are, what they’ve accomplished, and that they are still connected to their Indigenous culture. Read more: WE ARE: the ReMatriate Collective

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Tracie Léost ran across Manitoba to support initiatives for missing and murdered Indigenous women and their families. This is the story of her Journey of Hope. 

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Settlers aren’t the only ones who made history in this country.  Learn the names of six Indigenous women who played a significant role in the history of Canada: 6 incredible Indigenous women every Canadian should know

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WATCH: Naomi Klein remembers Bella Laboucan-McLean and explores how missing and murdered Indigenous women are tied to the government’s interests in resource extraction. 

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PREMIERE: Listen to an exclusive preview of Leanne Betasamosake Simpson’s new album, f(l)ight c/o @exclaimdotca. Link in bio.

Album is out 09.30.16 on #RPMRecords

#flight #leannebetasamosakesimpson #indigenousmusic

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Watch: ‘The Daily Show’ sheds light on the Dakota Access Pipeline protest with brilliant segment

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Meet the artist behind the Mi'kmaq New Journeys theme: We collaborated with seven different artists with different Indigenous cultural backgrounds to reimagine the New Journeys logo in different ways. Check them out on our site! First up: Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy. 

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The latest release from our Basement Revue series: Juno-nominated cellist Cris Derksen and dancer Sarain Carson-Fox collaborate on this powerful multi-media performance. (via Basement Revue: Cris Derksen and Sarain Carson-Fox)

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We talked to Lauren Crazybull on New Journeys about her experience podcasting, where she pulls her inspiration from, and learning about the diversity of Indigeneity in Canada. 

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Anishinaabe manoomin inaakonigewin gosha. 

Peterborough, Ontario

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It’s that time of year again.... You ready for back to school? (via 10 foolproof ways to get ready for back to school)

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After landing in prison, Sunn reconnected with her love for the piano. She also got through her struggles with the help of STR8-UP, an organization that helps people who have been involved in gangs to lead healthier, safer lives. This winter, she will be releasing her first album. 

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We recently spoke with Teddy Syrette about two-spirit identity, reconciliation, and prioritizing self-care within advocacy work. Check out the interview.