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Canada Standard
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Canada Standard
Tilhqot'in Nation signs historic Coordination Agreement with Canada and British Columbia towards First Nations-led child and family services
May 9, 2025 - Williams Lake, British Columbia - Tsilhqot'in Nation, Indigenous Services Canada and the government of British Columbia "Tilhqot'in Nidlin" - "We are Tilhqot'in" The Tilhqot'in Nation has always asserted its inherent right to self-government, including jurisdiction, over its children and families - a right affirmed with the signing of a historic Coordination Agreement between the Tsilhqot'in Nation, Canada and the Province of British Columbia using the framework provided by An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families. Together, the Nitsilin-Qi (Council of Chiefs) for the Tilhqot'in Nation, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and the Honourable Jodie Wickens, B.C. Minister of Children and Family Development signed a Coordination Agreement; a key milestone on the path of transforming the lives of the Tsilhqot'in people and the relationship with the Crown. The agreement establishes responsibilities and processes for providing the coordination services to Tsilhqot'in children and young adults. It outlines a way forward that honours past, present, and future generations of the Tilhqot'in Nation for whom raising healthy and thriving children is a fundamental right and core to their identity, responsibilities, and law as Tilhqot'in people. This year, Canada will provide $35.2 million toward, amongst other things, the delivery of prevention, governance, dispute resolution, community navigator and post majority support services in the initial phase of Tsilhqot'in jurisdiction. The Province of British Columbia will provide $766,222 to support Tsilhqot'in jurisdiction. Through this transition there will be strong collaboration with Denisiqi Services Society, and the province, to continue to deliver protection services under provincial law to all Tsilhqot'in on and off reserve as the Tsilhqot'in Nation builds capacity to exercise full jurisdiction under the Tsilhqot'in law. On April 1, 2025, the Tilhqot'in Nation enacted their children and families law - Tsilhqot'in Esqax Sutsel Jeniyax (Tsilhqot'in children growing up in a good way) as the foundation for exercising its inherent jurisdiction and to establish a new model of care for Tilhqot'in children, youth and families grounded in Tilhqot'in teachings and values. For the Tilhqot'in People, the Coordination Agreement is formal recognition of their right to protect and care for their children based on traditional teachings and values.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Sidetrack
There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Sidetrack Constructor: Zhouqin Burnikel Editor: Amanda Rafkin NINA (12A: "Dog Days" actress Dobrev) Dog Days is a 2018 romcom that centers on the lives of various dogs living in Los Angeles, and the intertwined lives of their owners. NINA Dobrev stars as the host of a morning show. Her character's dog is a pug named DogDay. TREVOR MACK (16A: Tsilhqot'in filmmaker who directed "Portraits From a Fire") The Tsilhqot'in are an Athabaskan-speaking Indigenous people in British Columbia, Canada. TREVOR MACK's debut feature-length film, Portraits from a Fire, was released in 2021. The award-winning film is about an Indigenous teen who vlogs about his community and grandparents. ECON (67A: Emi Nakamura's subj.) Emi Nakamura is a professor of Economics (ECON.) at the University of California, Berkeley. The abbreviation of the word subject in the clue alerts solvers the answer will be an abbreviation. TAOS (1A: Art colony northeast of Santa Fe) TAOS, located in TAOS County in New Mexico, is a popular place for artists, and the area is home to many art galleries and museums. TART (5A: Like the taste of kumquats) Kumquats are citrus fruits that resemble tiny oranges. Kumquats, which are the size of large olives, are known for their TART flavor. ALI (22A: "Single Lady" comic Wong) Single Lady is a 2024 Netflix comedy special by ALI Wong. The show won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television. BACH (35A: Johann Sebastian ___) Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) was a German composer. BACH was a prolific composer, and many of his pieces are still played today. For all of his accomplishments, I'm a bit sheepish to admit that what I think of when I consider BACH is the miniature busts of composers that one of my childhood piano teachers gave to students who memorized their recital pieces. SIERRA (44A: ___ Nevada mountains) The SIERRA Nevada mountain range is located in the western part of the United States. The SIERRA Nevada is primarily in California, though part of the range extends into Nevada. The SIERRA Nevada is home to three National Parks: Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon. BRR (51A: "It's freezing cold") and ICE BATHS (15A: Cold soaks for marathoners) These two answers pair well together. FLORID (57A: Excessively ornate) The word FLORID derives from the Latin word for "flowery" or "blooming." FLORID was originally used to mean "covered with flowers," but over time it came to be used to refer to something – such as writing or decoration – that is excessively ornate. RCA (7D: Record label for H.E.R.) H.E.R. is an acronym for "Having Everything Revealed." H.E.R.'s George Floyd protest-inspired song, "I Can't Breathe," won a 2021 Grammy Award for Song of the Year. H.E.R. signed with RCA Records in 2016. VERA (10D: Fashion designer Wang) VERA Wang is a fashion designer well-known for designing evening wear and wedding dresses for public figures. She also has a line of ready-to-wear clothing, Simply VERA. SNOW FORT (40D: Frozen playhouse for outdoor fun) Although at the moment I am ready for spring, I do enjoy a good SNOW FORT. DKNY (60D: Big Apple fashion brand) Donna Karan founded her fashion house in 1984. She was inspired by her daughter to launch DKNY in 1989, as a younger, more affordable line alongside her mainline label, Donna Karan New York, which had debuted in 1985. TREVOR MACK (16A: Tsilhqot'in filmmaker who directed "Portraits From a Fire") TRAVELER'S CHECK (38A: Tourist's secure payment option) TOUGH NUT TO CRACK (61A: Baffling problem) SIDETRACK: The word TRACK is split and found at the SIDEs of the theme answers: TREVOR MACK, TRAVELER'S CHECK, and TOUGH NUT TO CRACK. After discovering today's theme, my main question was, "Do people still use TRAVELER'S CHECKs?" I remember using them, but it's been years since I've done so. It seems like the use of TRAVELER'S CHECKs has been mainly replaced by credit cards and other means of electronic payment. At any rate, that thought in no way detracts from the enjoyment of this puzzle. Thank you, Zhouqin, for this splendid puzzle. USA TODAY's Daily Crossword Puzzles Sudoku & Crossword Puzzle Answers This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Crossword Blog & Answers for March 30, 2025 by Sally Hoelscher
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Chief who transformed Indigenous land claims in B.C. will not run for re-election
The chief who oversaw the transformation of Indigenous land claims in B.C. has announced he won't be running for re-election. Joe Alphonse has served as head of the Tl'etinqox Government for 16 years and has been tribal chair of the Tŝilhqot'in National Government for nearly as long. The Tsilhqot'in represents six First Nations communities in the B.C. Cariboo region and was the first group to win recognition of its claim to a specific area of land through Canada's highest court, in what is commonly known as the Tsilhqotʼin decision. The landmark 2014 ruling granted the nation claim to over 440,000 hectares of land in the B.C. Interior and is regarded as a milestone in recognizing Indigenous rights across Canada. In the years since, Alphonse has played a key role in developing the economy of his nation. He also oversaw the exoneration of six Tŝilhqot'in chiefs who were hanged in 1864 when they were called to what they believed to be peace talks to end what became known as the Chilctotin War but were instead accused of, and killed for, murder. Alphonse himself is a direct descendent of the Grand Chief who led the Tŝilhqot'in during that time, according to the Tŝilhqot'in National Government In a statement posted to Facebook, Alphonse says he is stepping away from politics in order to prioritize his personal health, calling the last 16 years "wonderful, but sometimes turbulent." "It has been a difficult decision to step away, and I hope the community can keep moving forward and build upon what I have established," the statement says. Alphonse was appointed to the Order of British Columbia in 2021 and, in 2022, received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Victoria. An election for the Tl'etinqox Government is scheduled for March 8.
CBC
28-01-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Chief who transformed Indigenous land claims in B.C. will not run for re-election
The chief who oversaw the transformation of Indigenous land claims in B.C. has announced he won't be running for re-election. Joe Alphonse has served as head of the Tl'etinqox Government for 16 years and has been tribal chair of the Tŝilhqot'in National Government for nearly as long. The Tsilhqot'in represents six First Nations communities in the B.C. Cariboo region and was the first group to win recognition of its claim to a specific area of land through Canada's highest court, in what is commonly known as the Tsilhqotʼin decision. The landmark 2014 ruling granted the nation claim to over 440,000 hectares of land in the B.C. Interior and is regarded as a milestone in recognizing Indigenous rights across Canada. In the years since, Alphonse has played a key role in developing the economy of his nation. He also oversaw the exoneration of six Tŝilhqot'in chiefs who were hanged in 1864 when they were called to what they believed to be peace talks to end what became known as the Chilctotin War but were instead accused of, and killed for, murder. Alphonse himself is a direct descendent of the Grand Chief who led the Tŝilhqot'in during that time, according to the Tŝilhqot'in National Government In a statement posted to Facebook, Alphonse says he is stepping away from politics in order to prioritize his personal health, calling the last 16 years "wonderful, but sometimes turbulent." "It has been a difficult decision to step away, and I hope the community can keep moving forward and build upon what I have established," the statement says. Alphonse was appointed to the Order of British Columbia in 201 and, in 2022, received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Victoria.
