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STV News
27-05-2025
- Politics
- STV News
King to show support for Canada and speak from throne 70 years after his mother
King Charles will speak from the Throne of the Parliament of Canada on Tuesday and show his support for the country in its ongoing dispute with President Trump. It's a moment when Charles, as King of Canada, will officially seal his support for this nation, which has been left feeling vulnerable in the wake of threats from the Trump White House. Canada might have the second largest area of any country on earth, but repeated assertions by Donald Trump that he will annex his northern neighbour has appeared to unite millions of Canadians. That Canada is a commonwealth realm, where its head of state remains a monarch who lives in London, has increasingly been seen as a cause around which Canadians can rally, rather than an outdated system of democracy that should be imminently reassessed. Even many communities from Canada's indigenous groups (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) who might once have had reasons to take issue with the British crown, now regard this visit by King Charles as a moment to show solidarity. Inuit community leader Natan Obed, who is president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, says King Charles' address to the Canadian parliament on Tuesday is 'unequivocally' a sign that Canada's head of state is picking a side and supporting its right to have an independent and sovereign future. 'We want to show the solidarity that we have with the Crown at this time when there are conversations about the legitimacy of Canada's sovereignty and also the future of this nation state,' Natan Obed said. Canada's immediate future, in legislative terms at least, will be articulated by the King on Tuesday as he reads words which, just like in the UK, are written for him by his government. King Charles holds an audience with ITK President Natan Obed at Rideau Hall, Ottawa, as part of his two-day visit to Canada. / Credit: PA He will summarise the new administration's ambitions for the new session – the 45th of the Canadian parliament. It's a less formal occasion than the ceremonial State Opening that many might recognise in the UK; there are no state crowns or robes, just suits and day dresses. But there is still an open landau carriage to ride in (weather permitting) and a throne to sit in. In Ottawa, similarities between Canada's parliamentary system and the one in London are to be found everywhere. The upper chamber is red, just like the House of Lords – and the monarch (or his/her representative in the governor general) is the only person who can sit on the throne. But the priority for King Charles on Tuesday will be to cement his role as head of state of Canada, representing the people of this North American country, following an election which was dominated by opposition to Donald Trump. That means, on Tuesday, Charles' role as head of state of the UK will be paused. Royal sources insist the King has a deep love of Canada, and he won't be afraid to show it, no matter how that might be received in Washington DC. The issue of King Charles' invitation to the very same Donald Trump to visit the UK for that 'unprecedented' second state visit is a matter for another day. And as monarch of 14 other realms outside the UK, his role in Ottawa on Tuesday will not faze this King. 'Underpinning it all are the warm personal relationships he has with leaders right across the globe', a palace source told ITV News when asked about the King's separate roles in the UK and Canada. King Charles with Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney at Rideau Hall / Credit: PA He's been to Canada 19 times before and is deeply fond of the country, but his 20th visit is the first time Charles has arrived as head of state. Queen Camilla is also being sworn into the Privy Council of Canada – a move which will mirror what happened in 1957, when Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth, made her first visit as Queen of Canada and Prince Philip was enrolled as a member of the Privy Council here. 'It is an honour that matches the weight of our times,' Prime Minister Carney said. He said it was 'a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown'. The late Queen saw many world events and diplomatic crises. The one King Charles is navigating this week is well within his comfort zone, insists the palace, and his roles in Canada and in the UK remain 'distinct'. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
ITV News
27-05-2025
- Politics
- ITV News
King to show support for Canada and speak from throne 70 years after his mother
King Charles will speak from the Throne of the Parliament of Canada on Tuesday and show his support for the country in its ongoing dispute with President Trump. It's a moment when Charles, as King of Canada, will officially seal his support for this nation, which has been left feeling vulnerable in the wake of threats from the Trump White House. Canada might have the second largest area of any country on earth, but repeated assertions by Donald Trump that he will annex his northern neighbour has appeared to unite millions of Canadians. That Canada is a commonwealth realm, where its head of state remains a monarch who lives in London, has increasingly been seen as a cause around which Canadians can rally, rather than an outdated system of democracy that should be imminently reassessed. Even many communities from Canada's indigenous groups (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) who might once have had reasons to take issue with the British crown, now regard this visit by King Charles as a moment to show solidarity. Inuit community leader Natan Obed, who is president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, says King Charles' address to the Canadian parliament on Tuesday is 'unequivocally' a sign that Canada's head of state is picking a side and supporting its right to have an independent and sovereign future. 'We want to show the solidarity that we have with the Crown at this time when there are conversations about the legitimacy of Canada's sovereignty and also the future of this nation state,' Natan Obed said. Canada's immediate future, in legislative terms at least, will be articulated by the King on Tuesday as he reads words which, just like in the UK, are written for him by his government. He will summarise the new administration's ambitions for the new session - the 45th of the Canadian parliament. It's a less formal occasion than the ceremonial State Opening that many might recognise in the UK; there are no state crowns or robes, just suits and day dresses. But there is still an open landau carriage to ride in (weather permitting) and a throne to sit in. In Ottawa, similarities between Canada's parliamentary system and the one in London are to be found everywhere. The upper chamber is red, just like the House of Lords - and the monarch (or his/her representative in the governor general) is the only person who can sit on the throne. But the priority for King Charles on Tuesday will be to cement his role as head of state of Canada, representing the people of this North American country, following an election which was dominated by opposition to Donald Trump. That means, on Tuesday, Charles' role as head of state of the UK will be paused. Royal sources insist the King has a deep love of Canada, and he won't be afraid to show it, no matter how that might be received in Washington DC. The issue of King Charles' invitation to the very same Donald Trump to visit the UK for that 'unprecedented' second state visit is a matter for another day. And as monarch of 14 other realms outside the UK, his role in Ottawa on Tuesday will not faze this King. 'Underpinning it all are the warm personal relationships he has with leaders right across the globe', a palace source told ITV News when asked about the King's separate roles in the UK and Canada. He's been to Canada 19 times before and is deeply fond of the country, but his 20th visit is the first time Charles has arrived as head of state. Queen Camilla is also being sworn into the Privy Council of Canada – a move which will mirror what happened in 1957, when Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth, made her first visit as Queen of Canada and Prince Philip was enrolled as a member of the Privy Council here. 'It is an honour that matches the weight of our times,' Prime Minister Carney said. He said it was 'a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown'. The late Queen saw many world events and diplomatic crises. The one King Charles is navigating this week is well within his comfort zone, insists the palace, and his roles in Canada and in the UK remain 'distinct'.
CBC
26-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Relationship with Crown not just practical but ambitious: Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president
Natan Obed, president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, which represents Inuit people in Canada, was at the Ottawa airport to greet King Charles and Queen Camilla. Obed, who previously met the King in 2022, said he 'can look forward and imagine doing more' when he thinks about Inuit-Crown relations.
Cision Canada
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Cision Canada
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Rideau Hall Foundation/ Français English Français
In the news release, Arctic Inspiration Prize awards over $3.7 million to 12 teams leading change across the North, issued 13-May-2025 by Rideau Hall Foundation over CNW, we are advised by the organization that the quote in paragraph 5 was incorrectly attributed. The complete, corrected release follows: Arctic Inspiration Prize awards over $3.7 million to 12 teams leading change across the North OTTAWA, ON, May 13, 2025 /CNW/ - Twelve Northern-led teams were celebrated today as laureates of the 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP), receiving over $3.7 million in recognition of their bold, community-driven projects. The awards ceremony took place this afternoon at the Rogers Centre (formerly the Shaw Centre) in Ottawa, where laureates were honoured alongside powerful performances by Northern artists under the artistic direction of Sylvia Cloutier. Her Excellency The Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, opened the celebration, joined by leaders and partners from across Inuit Nunangat, the territories, and the North. Honoured guests included Premier P.J. Akeeagok; Premier Ranj Pillai; Senators Nancy Karetak-Lindell and Margaret Dawn Anderson; Minister Pamela Gross, Natan Obed (President, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami), Jeremy Tunraluk (President, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.), Johannes Lampe (President, Nunatsiavut), and Duane Smith (President, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation). Their presence reflected the pan-Northern support and shared commitment to empowering community-led solutions. "This year marks the 13th anniversary of the Arctic Inspiration Prize — and every year we continue to see the deep and lasting impact these projects have on Northern communities," said Wally Schumann, Chair of the AIP Charitable Trust. "These are not one-off ideas. They are long-term, Northern-led solutions that strengthen language, culture, wellness, and opportunity. They are rooted in self-determination and guided by the people who live and lead in the North." This year's largest prize — $1 million — was awarded to Bibia Nàtsät Ku: A Movement to Reclaim Yukon First Nations Midwifery and Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, a groundbreaking initiative to establish a culturally rooted birth and reproductive health centre in Whitehorse. The Ku (house) will be led by Yukon First Nations and offer Elder-guided, traditional and Western care for Indigenous families across the region. "We know our families thrive when they have access to safe, culturally connected care — and that includes bringing birth back to our communities. This prize is not just recognition — it's a turning point. It means we can begin building a house of care that honours our ways of knowing, our languages, and our futures. This will not only transform sexual and reproductive health care delivery in the Yukon, but will also influence systemic change across the Arctic — helping to shape safer, more culturally appropriate care for Indigenous communities throughout the North." - Executive Director Shadelle Chambers from Council of Yukon First Nations. The 2025 celebration featured a three-part performance reflecting seasonal cycles and traditional knowledge. Highlights included the story of a Dene hunter witnessing an animal transformation on the land, told through circus and music; a powerful operatic interpretation of Nuliajuk, the Inuit guardian of sea animals, performed by Deantha Edmunds and emerging Nunavut singer Princess Autut; and a spring finale with Kathy Snowball of Nunavik performing L'amour, honouring light, renewal, and the environment. A full list of the 2025 laureates and project details follows below. About the Arctic Inspiration Prize The Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP) is Canada's largest annual prize, celebrating and enabling Northern-led achievements across the fields of education; health and wellbeing; culture, arts and language; science and traditional knowledge; climate change; food security; and the economy. Each year, the AIP awards: one $1 million prize, up to four prizes of up to $500,000 each, and up to seven youth prizes of up to $100,000 each. The AIP is owned and governed by the northern-led AIP Charitable Trust and is supported by a broad network of partners from the North and South. The Rideau Hall Foundation is proud to serve as the southern operational support partner of the Arctic Inspiration Prize. 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize Laureates $1 Million Category Bibia Nàtsät Ku: A Movement to Reclaim Yukon First Nations Midwifery and Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (Yukon) Amount: $1,000,000 Led by Yukon First Nations, this initiative will establish a Ku (house) in Whitehorse offering Indigenous-led midwifery and Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (SRHC) services. Grounded in Elder knowledge and workforce development, it will reshape care delivery in the Yukon and beyond. This project aims to create a culturally connected, Elder-guided care environment, rooted in traditional knowledge and Indigenous values, which will serve as a model for other regions across the North. Learn more Up to $500,000 Category (AIP) Ajunngittutit (Nunavut) Amount: $500,000 An Inuit-led alternative education program for neurodiverse and marginalized youth by Pirurqatigiit Resource Centre. It combines Inuktut revitalization, land-based learning, and hands-on skills to create inclusive environments that support neurodiverse youth in achieving their full potential. Learn more Baker Lake Community Diabetes Prevention and Nutrition Program (Nunavut) Amount: $223,000 A community-based initiative to combat rising Type 2 diabetes through traditional Inuit practices, health education, and local empowerment. This project emphasizes the importance of community-driven solutions and culturally relevant approaches to addressing chronic health challenges. Learn more Kitikmeot Community Elder Training Program (Nunavut) Amount: $500,000 Supports the next generation of Elders in Inuinnait communities through mentorship, cultural education, and leadership rooted in traditional values. This program aims to build leadership skills in younger generations, preserving Inuit knowledge and traditions. Learn more Reviving Inuit Cultural and Traditional Values (Nunavik) Amount: $425,000 Led by the Qimutjuit Men's Association, this project brings youth and Elders together through harvesting camps to address food insecurity and strengthen cultural practices. The program focuses on reviving traditional skills, promoting food sovereignty, and fostering intergenerational relationships. Learn more Cheko – Youth Empowerment Project (Northwest Territories) Amount: $500,000 Based in Yellowknife, Cheko provides Indigenous youth with land-based learning, mentorship, and entrepreneurship skills to build careers and self-determined futures. The project's goal is to empower young people with the tools they need to thrive in both their cultural and professional lives. Learn more Youth Category (up to $100,000 each) Traditional Sewing and Beading Program (Nunavut) Amount: $90,000 Youth-led workshops guided by Elders to teach traditional skills and pass on ancestral knowledge while building connection and creativity. These workshops promote cultural pride and provide youth with important life skills while nurturing artistic expression. Learn more Uniaraqtuq: A Youth Dog Sledding Club in the Beaufort Delta (Inuvialuit Settlement Region) Amount: $100,000 Combines Inuvialuktun and Gwich'in language learning, wellness, and culture through dog sledding. A documentary will follow the club's journey, providing an opportunity to share the rich cultural history and language of the Inuvialuit and Gwich'in communities with broader audiences. Learn more Dehcho Youth Energy Action Council (DYEAC) – Empowering Future Leaders in Clean Energy (Northwest Territories) Amount: $100,000 Trains youth in clean energy leadership by integrating Dene knowledge and technical skills to advance culturally aligned climate solutions. The project focuses on creating sustainable energy solutions while empowering youth to lead the way in addressing climate change. Learn more Empowering Northern Voices: A Youth Gathering for Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut (Pan-Northern) Amount: $100,000 A pan-territorial youth gathering focused on advocacy, leadership, and community-based solutions on mental health, education, and the environment. This gathering aims to amplify youth voices across the North and equip them with the tools they need to advocate for their communities. Learn more The Northern Laughter Movement (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut) Amount: $100,000 A wellness and leadership program that uses humour and storytelling to build confidence, connection, and healing among Northern youth. This initiative harnesses the power of laughter and community to promote mental health and resilience. Learn more Wisdom from the Watershed (Inuvialuit Settlement Region) Amount: $100,000 A documentary project following young Gwich'in hunters in the Peel Watershed to document climate change through intergenerational learning and land-based stories. The project seeks to capture the ongoing impact of climate change on traditional hunting practices while preserving cultural heritage. Learn more
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Rideau Hall Foundation/
In the news release, Arctic Inspiration Prize awards over $3.7 million to 12 teams leading change across the North, issued 13-May-2025 by Rideau Hall Foundation over CNW, we are advised by the organization that the quote in paragraph 5 was incorrectly attributed. The complete, corrected release follows: OTTAWA, ON, May 13, 2025 /CNW/ - Twelve Northern-led teams were celebrated today as laureates of the 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP), receiving over $3.7 million in recognition of their bold, community-driven projects. The awards ceremony took place this afternoon at the Rogers Centre (formerly the Shaw Centre) in Ottawa, where laureates were honoured alongside powerful performances by Northern artists under the artistic direction of Sylvia Cloutier. Her Excellency The Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, opened the celebration, joined by leaders and partners from across Inuit Nunangat, the territories, and the North. Honoured guests included Premier P.J. Akeeagok; Premier Ranj Pillai; Senators Nancy Karetak-Lindell and Margaret Dawn Anderson; Minister Pamela Gross, Natan Obed (President, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami), Jeremy Tunraluk (President, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.), Johannes Lampe (President, Nunatsiavut), and Duane Smith (President, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation). Their presence reflected the pan-Northern support and shared commitment to empowering community-led solutions. "This year marks the 13th anniversary of the Arctic Inspiration Prize — and every year we continue to see the deep and lasting impact these projects have on Northern communities," said Wally Schumann, Chair of the AIP Charitable Trust. "These are not one-off ideas. They are long-term, Northern-led solutions that strengthen language, culture, wellness, and opportunity. They are rooted in self-determination and guided by the people who live and lead in the North." This year's largest prize — $1 million — was awarded to Bibia Nàtsät Ku: A Movement to Reclaim Yukon First Nations Midwifery and Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, a groundbreaking initiative to establish a culturally rooted birth and reproductive health centre in Whitehorse. The Ku (house) will be led by Yukon First Nations and offer Elder-guided, traditional and Western care for Indigenous families across the region. "We know our families thrive when they have access to safe, culturally connected care — and that includes bringing birth back to our communities. This prize is not just recognition — it's a turning point. It means we can begin building a house of care that honours our ways of knowing, our languages, and our futures. This will not only transform sexual and reproductive health care delivery in the Yukon, but will also influence systemic change across the Arctic — helping to shape safer, more culturally appropriate care for Indigenous communities throughout the North." - Executive Director Shadelle Chambers from Council of Yukon First Nations. The 2025 celebration featured a three-part performance reflecting seasonal cycles and traditional knowledge. Highlights included the story of a Dene hunter witnessing an animal transformation on the land, told through circus and music; a powerful operatic interpretation of Nuliajuk, the Inuit guardian of sea animals, performed by Deantha Edmunds and emerging Nunavut singer Princess Autut; and a spring finale with Kathy Snowball of Nunavik performing L'amour, honouring light, renewal, and the environment. A full list of the 2025 laureates and project details follows below. About the Arctic Inspiration Prize The Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP) is Canada's largest annual prize, celebrating and enabling Northern-led achievements across the fields of education; health and wellbeing; culture, arts and language; science and traditional knowledge; climate change; food security; and the economy. Each year, the AIP awards: one $1 million prize, up to four prizes of up to $500,000 each, and up to seven youth prizes of up to $100,000 each. The AIP is owned and governed by the northern-led AIP Charitable Trust and is supported by a broad network of partners from the North and South. The Rideau Hall Foundation is proud to serve as the southern operational support partner of the Arctic Inspiration Prize. 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize Laureates $1 Million Category Bibia Nàtsät Ku: A Movement to Reclaim Yukon First Nations Midwifery and Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (Yukon) Amount: $1,000,000 Led by Yukon First Nations, this initiative will establish a Ku (house) in Whitehorse offering Indigenous-led midwifery and Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (SRHC) services. Grounded in Elder knowledge and workforce development, it will reshape care delivery in the Yukon and beyond. This project aims to create a culturally connected, Elder-guided care environment, rooted in traditional knowledge and Indigenous values, which will serve as a model for other regions across the North. Learn more Up to $500,000 Category (AIP) Ajunngittutit (Nunavut) Amount: $500,000 An Inuit-led alternative education program for neurodiverse and marginalized youth by Pirurqatigiit Resource Centre. It combines Inuktut revitalization, land-based learning, and hands-on skills to create inclusive environments that support neurodiverse youth in achieving their full potential. Learn more Baker Lake Community Diabetes Prevention and Nutrition Program (Nunavut) Amount: $223,000 A community-based initiative to combat rising Type 2 diabetes through traditional Inuit practices, health education, and local empowerment. This project emphasizes the importance of community-driven solutions and culturally relevant approaches to addressing chronic health challenges. Learn more Kitikmeot Community Elder Training Program (Nunavut) Amount: $500,000 Supports the next generation of Elders in Inuinnait communities through mentorship, cultural education, and leadership rooted in traditional values. This program aims to build leadership skills in younger generations, preserving Inuit knowledge and traditions. Learn more Reviving Inuit Cultural and Traditional Values (Nunavik) Amount: $425,000 Led by the Qimutjuit Men's Association, this project brings youth and Elders together through harvesting camps to address food insecurity and strengthen cultural practices. The program focuses on reviving traditional skills, promoting food sovereignty, and fostering intergenerational relationships. Learn more Cheko – Youth Empowerment Project (Northwest Territories) Amount: $500,000 Based in Yellowknife, Cheko provides Indigenous youth with land-based learning, mentorship, and entrepreneurship skills to build careers and self-determined futures. The project's goal is to empower young people with the tools they need to thrive in both their cultural and professional lives. Learn more Youth Category (up to $100,000 each) Traditional Sewing and Beading Program (Nunavut) Amount: $90,000 Youth-led workshops guided by Elders to teach traditional skills and pass on ancestral knowledge while building connection and creativity. These workshops promote cultural pride and provide youth with important life skills while nurturing artistic expression. Learn more Uniaraqtuq: A Youth Dog Sledding Club in the Beaufort Delta (Inuvialuit Settlement Region) Amount: $100,000 Combines Inuvialuktun and Gwich'in language learning, wellness, and culture through dog sledding. A documentary will follow the club's journey, providing an opportunity to share the rich cultural history and language of the Inuvialuit and Gwich'in communities with broader audiences. Learn more Dehcho Youth Energy Action Council (DYEAC) – Empowering Future Leaders in Clean Energy (Northwest Territories) Amount: $100,000 Trains youth in clean energy leadership by integrating Dene knowledge and technical skills to advance culturally aligned climate solutions. The project focuses on creating sustainable energy solutions while empowering youth to lead the way in addressing climate change. Learn more Empowering Northern Voices: A Youth Gathering for Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut (Pan-Northern) Amount: $100,000 A pan-territorial youth gathering focused on advocacy, leadership, and community-based solutions on mental health, education, and the environment. This gathering aims to amplify youth voices across the North and equip them with the tools they need to advocate for their communities. Learn more The Northern Laughter Movement (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut) Amount: $100,000 A wellness and leadership program that uses humour and storytelling to build confidence, connection, and healing among Northern youth. This initiative harnesses the power of laughter and community to promote mental health and resilience. Learn more Wisdom from the Watershed (Inuvialuit Settlement Region) Amount: $100,000 A documentary project following young Gwich'in hunters in the Peel Watershed to document climate change through intergenerational learning and land-based stories. The project seeks to capture the ongoing impact of climate change on traditional hunting practices while preserving cultural heritage. Learn more SOURCE Rideau Hall Foundation View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
