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Calgary Herald
3 days ago
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Mount Royal University hosts Treaty Law School
Class is in session. Article content Starting Thursday, a Treaty Law School at the Ross Glen Hall in Mount Royal University will be taking place over the next four days. Article content Article content Speakers and law advocates will host a forum for treaty talks, research, preservation for treaty leadership and governance archives. Article content A few topics include treaty governance, leadership, pre-confederation treaties and sovereignty. Article content Article content Indigenous business and economic development chair for Mount Royal University, Dr. Evelyn Poitras, is the organizer and director of the Treaty Law School. Article content Article content 'In a Treaty Law School, we are creating space for our inherent governance frameworks as our ancestors stipulated,' Poitras said. 'In a school of Indian Treaty Law thought, the focus is on governance frameworks as our ancestors stipulated before and at the time of Treaty. Article content 'Today, we seek this alignment with our inherent principles of nationhood and sovereignty.' Article content Dean of business, communication, and aviation Kelly Williams-Whitt said the university is honoured to host the Treaty Law School. Article content 'The discussions and presentations at the Treaty Law School will become part of the archive that Dr. Poitras is creating to document and preserve the history and future of Indigenous governance in Canada,' Williams-Whitt said. 'Her work will make a significant contribution allowing dissemination of this knowledge to communities across the country.' Article content Article content Among many other speakers, the event will host Dr. Kathy Walker from the office of the Treaty Commission in Saskatchewan, Dr. Jerry Fontaine, Lewis Cardinal, and Ron Lameman of the International Treaty Council. Article content Poitras said it is important to host treaty law discussions, given the current conversation surrounding separatism in Alberta. Article content 'A treaty for us is a reference to our sovereignty, and it was recognized when we entered into these agreements with the Crown many years ago,' Poitras said. 'This is what we are talking about when we refer to treaties and this is our law of the land as well.' Article content This can be exemplified in lessons hosted throughout the event. Article content 'Elder Clarence Wolfleg Miiksika'am, who lifted his pipe this morning, also reminded that treaty is a story, reaffirmation, and it is also about ongoing relationship,' Poitras said.
New York Times
20-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Bruins 2024-25 bold predictions, revisited: A lot more wrong than right
I have often remarked about my happiness with not betting on hockey. My wallet would be empty. If you want proof of that, consider the 10 bold Boston Bruins predictions issued at the start of 2024-25. They have aged like Greek yogurt: 1. Jeremy Swayman struggles early. In one way, that prediction came true. Swayman did not play well after missing all of training camp. He had to adjust to life as the No. 1 following the trade of Linus Ullmark. Advertisement The qualifier of early, however, meant his issues would not last the entire season. They did. You've got to do a whole lot of scrolling on Moneypuck to find Swayman's goals saved above expected: minus-9.1, No. 92 overall. 2. Elias Lindholm returns to his former level. Yikes. Major whiff. After signing a seven-year, $54.25 million contract to be the Bruins' No. 1 center, Lindholm hurt his back on Day 1 of training camp. He finished with 47 points in 82 games, the fewest since he scored the same total in 2020-21. That year, however, he played in only 56 games. Lindholm is a third-line center. Fortunately for the Bruins, he can play with Morgan Geekie and David Pastrnak on the No. 1 line and not have to drive the offense. 3. Hampus Lindholm returns to his former level. Partial credit? Lindholm was the Bruins' best defenseman to start the season. But that lasted only 17 games because of his fractured patella. He should have returned at some point, but he worsened his condition by accelerating his comeback. The 31-year-old will be ready for camp. 4. Charlie Coyle scores 30 goals. Another yikes. The right-shot center was at 15 by the time he was traded to the Colorado Avalanche. Coyle's shortfall — he scored a career-high 25 in 2023-24 — was one of the reasons the Bruins struggled to generate consistent chances. 5. Matt Poitras becomes a legitimate NHL center. Uncle! The 2022 second-rounder made the team out of camp for the second straight season. In retrospect, there's a reason Poitras has been a good preseason player: He was playing against minor-leaguers. By the time the real games started, Poitras was not ready for everyday battle. That was not his fault. The Bruins rushed his development because they needed help at center. Not only that, they tried him at right wing. The next time Poitras pulls on a Bruins jersey, the organization better believe he's up for good. Otherwise, they're messing with his confidence. Advertisement 6. Justin Brazeau becomes the No. 2 right wing. Goodness gracious, Shinzawa! Brazeau never found his rhythm as an offensive presence on the third line. He was a poor fit on the fourth line. He had 10 goals and was averaging 12:58 of ice time per game when the Bruins traded him to the Minnesota Wild. Brazeau scored one goal in 19 regular-season games for the Wild. He's likely to hit unrestricted free agency. 7. Brad Marchand does not re-sign during the season. Finally a winner! The thought here, though, was that the sides would agree to an extension after the year. Instead, after negotiations broke down, the Bruins traded their captain to the Florida Panthers. Unless Marchand is dissatisfied with his offers on the open market, it's unlikely he considers a Boston return. 8. Mason Lohrei signs a long-term extension. The guess at the time: six years, $36 million. A season's worth of data showed Lohrei is a long way from earning such a raise. He is a question mark on defense. A short-term extension will give the Bruins a better idea of what Lohrei will become as a two-way defender. 9. Fabian Lysell spends the entire year in Providence. Not quite. The right wing wasn't exactly an AHL standout this season. But he got the call for the Bruins' final 11 games. The 2021 first-rounder showed some sparks with his speed and puck touch. But the 22-year-old has a long way to go to become an everyday NHLer. The Bruins are hoping he can be their full-time No. 2 right wing in 2025-26. That is no guarantee. 10. Mike Reilly's buyout ties the Bruins' hands at the deadline. The Bruins had to carry $1,333,333 toward their number. I thought it would limit their acquisitions. It turned out to be no problem. The cap is not a concern when you're a straight-out seller. (Photo of Jeremy Swayman: Bob DeChiara / Imagn Images)
CBS News
28-02-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Bruins lose Matt Poitras to injury after scary hit into Islanders bench
The Boston Bruins not only lost a fifth straight game Thursday night, but the team also lost young forward Matt Poitras to a scary injury. Poitras left Boston's 2-1 loss to the Islanders after he was slammed into the New York bench late in the second period. Some unfortunate timing on Brock Nelson's hit on Poitras made the injury a lot more severe than it should have been. Nelson hit Poitras as the B's forward was skating by the Islanders bench, and right after backup goalie Jakub Skarek had opened the door for a line change. Had Poitras simply been hit into the boards, he may not have sustained an injury. But his leg ended up hitting the corner of the opening of the New York bench, causing the 20-year-old to double over in pain. Poitras needed assistance from the Boston training staff to make his way to the Bruins dressing room, and did not return to the game. The Bruins announced that Poitras had suffered a lower-body injury during the game, and interim coach Joe Sacco did not have an update on Poitras' condition following the loss. Nelson was assessed with an interference penalty on the play. Though the Bruins didn't think Skarek had any malicious intent when he opened the door, David Patrnak said the netminder should have been more mindful of the action on the ice in front of him. "It's unfortunate, you know? As a player, you make sure that the door is always closed," Pastrnak told reporters after the loss. "You don't want to see that, and you definitely don't want to see a guy pushing around the doors. So, hopefully, Matty is going to be alright." Poitras has scored one goal to go with 10 assists in his 29 games for Boston this season. Injuries piling up for Boston Bruins Poitras' injury comes one game after the Bruins also lost forward Trent Frederic to a lower-body injury in an overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Frederic is considered week to week, but could still be traded by Boston at next week's NHL trade deadline. The Bruins are also without top defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who is sidelined after suffering a shoulder injury and infection during the 4 Nations Face-Off. With Thursday night's loss, the Bruins are now 27-25-8 with 62 points on the season and sit four points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators also have 62 points on the year, but have two games in hand on Boston. The Bruins are next in action Saturday afternoon when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins.
