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Esensininiwag-Ikwe — Member of the #LittleShell Tribe of Montana 🦬🪶⚜️☘️
Anishinaabe, Nêhiyaw, Michif ♾️
Anishinaabe, Nêhiyaw, Michif ♾️
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Little Shell Tribe Breaks Ground on Ceremonial Center to Honor Culture, Community, and Future
The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana officially broke ground today on its long-anticipated Ceremonial Center, marking a significant milestone in the Tribe’s ongoing journey of resilie...
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For 156 years, we were displaced “Landless Indians”. We’re now reclaiming our historic land. Last week the #LittleShell Tribe broke ground on a ceremonial center that will anchor the housing community for our elders and veterans. #LandBack 🧡🪶 nativenewsonline.net/sovereignty/...
Commemorating #LouisRielDay:
"…in Riel's day, the prime minister of Canada was calling for Riel's execution. Here we are, seven generations later, the prime minister of Canada is here to pay respect and honour Louis Riel." #Métis #Michif ♾️ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"…in Riel's day, the prime minister of Canada was calling for Riel's execution. Here we are, seven generations later, the prime minister of Canada is here to pay respect and honour Louis Riel." #Métis #Michif ♾️ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Carney says Louis Riel's legacy 'helps to unite' Canada at event marking Métis leader's execution | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney laid a wreath at the grave of Louis Riel to mark the 140th anniversary of the Red River Métis leader's execution at a ceremony in Winnipeg on Sunday morning.
www.cbc.ca
November 17, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Commemorating #LouisRielDay:
"…in Riel's day, the prime minister of Canada was calling for Riel's execution. Here we are, seven generations later, the prime minister of Canada is here to pay respect and honour Louis Riel." #Métis #Michif ♾️ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"…in Riel's day, the prime minister of Canada was calling for Riel's execution. Here we are, seven generations later, the prime minister of Canada is here to pay respect and honour Louis Riel." #Métis #Michif ♾️ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Apisheesh: A Cree Learning Podcast
Apisheesh is a monthly interview podcast where Omushkego (Swampy Cree) host Lenny Carpenter shares his journey to learn his Cree language through interviews with fl…
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November 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Wachiyek, see our website for links to episodes, bios, blog, Cree language resources and more: www.apisheeshpodcast.ca
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On this #VeteransDay, we honor every #LittleShell veteran who has served.
Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment represent the very best of our nation. Chi miigwech, we thank you all.
Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment represent the very best of our nation. Chi miigwech, we thank you all.
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
On this #VeteransDay, we honor every #LittleShell veteran who has served.
Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment represent the very best of our nation. Chi miigwech, we thank you all.
Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment represent the very best of our nation. Chi miigwech, we thank you all.
The morning "awww" of the day, for Hug a Bear Day.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
LIVE: A ceremony is taking place in Winnipeg to honour Indigenous Veterans Day, commemorating the service and sacrifices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis soldiers.
Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony in Winnipeg | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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November 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Hold on, cuz somebody loves you.
November 7, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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Mino Gashkadino-giizis! ❄️🌕
Gashkadino-Giizis (Freezing Over Moon) is an #Ojibwe word for #November. We are quickly moving into the colder weather months!
#LittleShell #Anishinaabemowin
#LittleShell #Anishinaabemowin
November 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Mino Gashkadino-giizis! ❄️🌕
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Truss bridge at Dorothy, Alberta.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Truss bridge at Dorothy, Alberta.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Kindness is contagious. Exercise it regularly for best results.
October 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Nimigwechiwi'aa Louis Riel-iban. ♾️
1/5 Today marks the birthday of Louis Riel, born October 22, 1844, in the Red River Settlement, now Saint Boniface, Manitoba. Riel was a Métis leader, politician, & founder of Manitoba, known for his tireless defense of Métis rights, land, & culture.
October 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Nimigwechiwi'aa Louis Riel-iban. ♾️
These are so beautiful! 💕 #Indigenous
Anishinaabe cultural references with a cottage core vibe! Original stamp designs of a rabbit, flower, and male bison, stamped in a variety of patterns on recycled paper cards and colored in with pencils. Chill repetitive art making on October 9th… #ojibwe #anishinaabe #nativeart
October 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
These are so beautiful! 💕 #Indigenous
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I love this, these are routes my grandparents used before there was a border. 🧡🪶
“We’re operationalizing our old corridors—taking ancient trade routes our elders told us about and articulating them in a modern context…” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
“We’re operationalizing our old corridors—taking ancient trade routes our elders told us about and articulating them in a modern context…” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Indigenous nations plan a tariff-free trade corridor across the US-Canada border
“We’re not begging for crumbs anymore. We’re demanding what’s rightly ours."
www.motherjones.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I love this, these are routes my grandparents used before there was a border. 🧡🪶
“We’re operationalizing our old corridors—taking ancient trade routes our elders told us about and articulating them in a modern context…” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
“We’re operationalizing our old corridors—taking ancient trade routes our elders told us about and articulating them in a modern context…” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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“procession talks about honouring those who've come before and making a space for those after. And that's really the premise of the whole book. How to be in that space in the middle.”
#Indigenous #Métis #books #poetry
#Indigenous #Métis #books #poetry
New collection examines the continuum of life through the intimacy of poetry
Métis writer Katherena Vermette says it is “incredibly humbling” when she considers that she’s here for only a finite amount of time.“When we think about what's most important, it ends up being our lo...
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October 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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NEW: After years of legislative debate, today marks the first time the state of Montana - home to 12 tribes and 7 reservations - has officially observed Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal holiday.
For the first time, Montana officially celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
After years of legislative debate, Oct. 13 marks the first time the state has officially observed the day as a legal holiday.
montanafreepress.org
October 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
NEW: After years of legislative debate, today marks the first time the state of Montana - home to 12 tribes and 7 reservations - has officially observed Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal holiday.
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Western Alaska is hurting right now. Coastal communities are facing devastating flooding from Typhoon Halong. Homes destroyed, families displaced, villages cut off.
They could use our assistance!
#WesternAlaska #MutualAid #DISASTERRELIEF #boost #indigisky #redpopnews
They could use our assistance!
#WesternAlaska #MutualAid #DISASTERRELIEF #boost #indigisky #redpopnews
October 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Western Alaska is hurting right now. Coastal communities are facing devastating flooding from Typhoon Halong. Homes destroyed, families displaced, villages cut off.
They could use our assistance!
#WesternAlaska #MutualAid #DISASTERRELIEF #boost #indigisky #redpopnews
They could use our assistance!
#WesternAlaska #MutualAid #DISASTERRELIEF #boost #indigisky #redpopnews
Mino Anishinaabe-giizhigad 🧡🪶#IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigiSky #NativeSky
October 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Mino Anishinaabe-giizhigad 🧡🪶#IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigiSky #NativeSky
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Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! 🦅
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Indigenous Peoples' Day
Native American people are honored and celebrated on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
nationaltoday.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! 🦅
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“I see #IndigenousPeoplesDay as a continuation of that decades long movement…it is not only for our people to celebrate our pride in our culture but for all Americans to honor that celebration and recognize WE ARE STILL HERE!” - Denise Lajimodiere, Turtle Mountain Ojibwe ictnews.org/news/indigen...
Indigenous Peoples Day has come a long way - ICT
Three elders reflect on Indigenous Peoples Day
ictnews.org
October 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
“I see #IndigenousPeoplesDay as a continuation of that decades long movement…it is not only for our people to celebrate our pride in our culture but for all Americans to honor that celebration and recognize WE ARE STILL HERE!” - Denise Lajimodiere, Turtle Mountain Ojibwe ictnews.org/news/indigen...
The #LittleShell Tribe is sponsoring #IndigenousPeoplesDay festivities in Great Falls, Montana, this weekend. The celebration starts this Friday, October 10. Hope to see you there! #Indigenous #NativeSky #IndigiSky
October 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Mino Binaakwii-giizis! 🍁🍂🍁🍂
Binaakwii-Giizis (Falling Leaves Moon) is one of the #Ojibwe words for #October. We’re looking forward to the autumn months when the land is covered in a blanket of colors. #LittleShell #Anishinaabemowin
October 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Mino Binaakwii-giizis! 🍁🍂🍁🍂
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Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day – a time to raise awareness for the ongoing impacts of residential school and remember the children who never came home.
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day – a time to raise awareness for the ongoing impacts of residential school and remember the children who never came home.
My grandparents were sent to residential schools. My grandpa went to one of these schools in Oregon. #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters www.opb.org/article/2025...
Orange Shirt Day marks legacy of Indigenous boarding schools
As groups remember the legacy of Native American boarding schools, challenges remain in tracking down the long and complex history.
www.opb.org
October 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
My grandparents were sent to residential schools. My grandpa went to one of these schools in Oregon. #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters www.opb.org/article/2025...
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1/13 Forced Sterilization Is Not History in Canada
In 1928 Alberta passed the Sexual Sterilization Act, giving a government board power to sterilize people it deemed unfit to reproduce. Indigenous women and girls were heavily targeted.
In 1928 Alberta passed the Sexual Sterilization Act, giving a government board power to sterilize people it deemed unfit to reproduce. Indigenous women and girls were heavily targeted.
September 29, 2025 at 1:43 AM
1/13 Forced Sterilization Is Not History in Canada
In 1928 Alberta passed the Sexual Sterilization Act, giving a government board power to sterilize people it deemed unfit to reproduce. Indigenous women and girls were heavily targeted.
In 1928 Alberta passed the Sexual Sterilization Act, giving a government board power to sterilize people it deemed unfit to reproduce. Indigenous women and girls were heavily targeted.