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Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Canada Post celebrates Indigenous leaders with new stamp set
Philatelists and anyone who sends or receives letters can celebrate National Indigenous History Month with a new series of commemorative stamps from Canada Post. Julia Haogak Ogina, Sophie McDougall and Bruce Starlight will be featured in the fourth series of postage stamps honouring Indigenous leaders across Canada. Launched in 2022, the stamp series highlights Indigenous people who have made a significant impact on their community and country, according to a Canada Post news release . The stamps will be released June 20, ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. They will be available at and select postal outlets across Canada. Canada Post has yet to release the designs of the new stamps. Last year, a similar stamp series honoured Josephine Mandami, Elisapie Isaac and Christi Belcourt. Julia Haogak Ogina is known for her efforts to protect and promote Inuit culture. A translator and research assistant, Ogina has contributed to the creation of a regional language framework and programs promoting oral learning and knowledge transfer. She was recognized for her work with an Outstanding Achievement in Language Revitalization award from the Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit in 2017, and the Meritorious Service Medal in 2020. Sophie McDougall , who died in 2023, was a Michif Language Keeper who shared her knowledge of her Métis culture and language with generations of students and community members. Born in 1928 in St. Louis, Sask., McDougall was a descendant of the area's original settlers. As a Métis woman, she overcame discrimination in teachers' college to become an educator and translated books and other materials into Michif, the traditional language of the Métis. In her late 80s, she appeared in the YouTube series 'Métis Women Stories' and also contributed to the creation of the Learn Michif French app. In 2023, she received the Order of Gabriel Dumont Gold Medal in recognition of her lifetime of service to the Métis of Canada. Bruce Starlight , an elder and knowledge keeper, has spent more than five decades working to preserve his language and culture. Born on the Tsúut'ínà Nation near Calgary, he served as a language commissioner for his community and was among the founders of the Tsúut'ínà Gunáhà Násʔághà, an institute dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of his mother tongue. As a teacher and speaker, Starlight has developed materials for Tsúut'ínà instruction, including dictionaries and recordings. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
New stamps from Canada Post pay tribute to Indigenous leaders including Tsuut'ina Nation elder Bruce Starlight
Tsuut'ina Nation Elder and Knowledge Keeper Bruce Starlight is being featured on a new stamp to be issued by Canada Post. A new set of stamps from Canada Post paying tribute to the lives and legacies of Indigenous leaders will include one featuring Bruce Starlight. The Tsuut'ina Nation Elder will be featured on his own stamp along with Julia Haogak Ogina and Sophie McDougall as a tribute to the trio's efforts to the preservation of the culture and languages of First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities. Starlight is an Elder and Knowledge Keeper who was born on the Tsuut'ina Nation. He was a language commissioner for his community and one of the founders of Tsuut'ina Gunaha Nas?agha, an organization devoted to preserving the language of the Tsuut'ina Nation people. Starlight is a teacher and speaker who developed teaching materials in Tsuut'ina, including dictionaries and recordings. He collaborated on a collection of traditional narratives and historical stories in Tsuut'ina and a Tsuut'ina-to-English glossary. Starlight received an honorary doctorate from Mount Royal University in Calgary in 2023. Ogina has worked to promote and protect Inuit culture and traditions, while McDougall, who died in 2023 at the age of 95, worked to preserve Metis culture and language. In 2023, she received the Order of Gabriel Dumont Gold Medal in recognition of a lifetime of service to the Metis of Canada. Originally launched in 2022, the stamp series highlights the achievements of Indigenous leaders across the country. All three will be released on June 20, the day before National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Canada Post to celebrate Indigenous leaders with fourth stamp set Français
Julia Haogak Ogina, Sophie McDougall and Bruce Starlight devoted their lives to revitalizing Inuit, Métis and First Nations culture and languages OTTAWA, ON, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada Post will soon issue its fourth set of stamps in a multi-year series honouring the lives and legacies of Indigenous leaders across Canada. Julia Haogak Ogina, Sophie McDougall and Bruce Starlight will each be featured on a stamp for their dedication to preserving the culture and languages of their Inuit, Métis and First Nations communities. Launched in 2022, the stamp series highlights the achievements of Indigenous leaders who have made a significant impact on their community and country. All three stamps will be released a day ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21. Julia Haogak Ogina Julia Haogak Ogina (b. 1962) is known for her tireless efforts to protect and promote Inuit culture and traditions. She worked as a translator and research assistant on the book, The Northern Copper Inuit: A History (1996) with anthropologist Richard G. Condon, which documented the rapid pace of socio-economic change in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories (her birthplace). An accomplished drum dance teacher and leader, in 2017 Ogina helped publish Huqqullaarutit Unipkaangit (Stories Told through Drum Dance Songs). In nearly two decades with the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, she has contributed to the creation of a regional language framework and programs promoting oral learning and knowledge transfer. Ogina was recognized for her work with an Outstanding Achievement in Language Revitalization award from the Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit in 2017, and the Meritorious Service Medal in 2020. Sophie McDougall Sophie McDougall (1928-2023) was a passionate Michif Language Keeper who shared extensive knowledge of her Métis culture and language with generations of students and community members over her long life. Born in St. Louis, Saskatchewan, McDougall was a descendant of the area's original settlers. As a Métis woman, she experienced discrimination in teachers' college but faced it with courage and determination. She spent many years as a devoted schoolteacher. An Elder with the Prince Albert Métis Women's Association in Saskatchewan for 20 years, McDougall translated books and other materials into Michif, the traditional language of the Métis. In her late 80s she appeared in the YouTube series, Métis Women Stories and later contributed to the creation of the Learn Michif French app. In 2023, she received the Order of Gabriel Dumont Gold Medal in recognition of her lifetime of service to the Métis of Canada. Bruce Starlight Bruce Starlight (b. 1947) is an Elder and Knowledge Keeper who has spent more than five decades working to save his language and culture from extinction. Born on the Tsúut'ínà Nation near Calgary, Alberta, he served as a language commissioner for his community and was among the founders of the Tsúut'ínà Gunáhà Násʔághà, an institute dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of his mother tongue. A skilled teacher and speaker, Starlight has developed extensive materials for Tsúut'ínà instruction, including dictionaries and recordings. He recently collaborated on a collection of traditional narratives and historical accounts in Tsúut'ínà and a Tsúut'ínà-to-English glossary. Still active as a cultural mentor, adviser and ambassador to this day, Starlight received an honorary doctorate from Mount Royal University in 2023. The new stamps and collectibles will be available at and select postal outlets across Canada starting June 20.
