Articles for week of July 27th

Unity is not about always agreeing on issues but rather coming together for a common cause despite our differences.  On our journey of reconciliation it is important to remember that ” real collaboration isn’t built on everyone thinking the same. It’s built on a shared commitment to stay engaged long enough to understand one another, work through differences, and keep moving toward a common purpose Dan George  – Four Directions”

Tourist resorts, aquaponics, NY Times article on land acknowledgement, expansion of conservation areas, indigenous knowledge in protecting the land and some cultural awareness are articles of interest in this edition. The article with a focus on relationship building being crucial to mining sets the tone for relationship across all sectors on First Nation lands. Some articles cover what is happening across the globe that impact on Indigenous Peoples. 

Being informed creates a better understanding on the journey of reconciliation.

Enjoy this week’s articles below:

Conservation planning for Qat’muk underway between Ktunaxa Nation and B.C. | CBC News

Nations Building: Assessing Indigenous loan guarantee programs in Canada’s new project wave – RBC Thought Leadership

A lifetime of plant knowledge serves as foundation of new book – Windspeaker.com

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/opinion/native-american-land-acknowledgment.html?searchResultPosition=10

Indigenous relationships matter to mining’s future. Here’s why… – The Intelligent Miner

Red Pheasant acquires majority stake in L&L Oilfield Construction

Curve Lake First Nation celebrates opening of groundbreaking aquaponics facility – Anishinabek News

https://coastfunds.ca/news/indigenous-tourism-businesses-great-bear-rainforest-haida-gwaii

Indian Gaming Reaches Record $46.2 Billion in Revenue, Fueling Tribal Economies

Church says Native American rituals “idol worship,” won’t leave reservation

Meeting at a ‘turbulent’ time: Inuit Circumpolar Council gathers for general assembly in Iqaluit | CBC News

Aboriginal title and land ownership is suddenly a hot topic in Canada — and won’t be settled anytime soon

Report examines colonial legacy of Canada’s national parks | Toronto Sun

https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vancouver-island/article/ahousaht-first-nation-prepares-to-open-luxury-floating-wilderness-resort-near-tofino

Meet the indigenous tribes of Southern Africa

https://www.conservation.org/press/new-study-reveals-how-indigenous-knowledge-protects-earths-richest-ecosystems

https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/blueberry-river-native-plant-orchard-9.7272904

https://fnnga.com/2026/07/22/blog-ksi-lisims-lng-project-heads-for-fid

Indigenous people demand more say at the UN, as new crises hit their homelands – Indiginews

AI data centers are booming. Indigenous People want help protecting their lands and knowledge – Indiginews

AFN rejects ‘discredited’ theory of of Innu history in Labrador

First there were coalmines, then came the windfarms. Why Colombia’s Wayúu people fear the green energy boom | Colombia | The Guardian

Two teachers are bringing education into the home to strengthen language, culture and community – APTN News

Knuckle hop and two-foot high kick: the Olympics for Alaska Natives breathe new life into ancient games | Alaska | The Guardian

‘It’s total devastation’: inside the Amazonian war against illegal gold mining | Brazil | The Guardian

‘We will not survive’: jailing of Daria Egereva highlights plight of Russia’s Indigenous people | Russia | The Guardian

The Overtaking of Our Sacred Lands: Native Voters Should Follow the Money – Native News Online

First Nations chief leading charge to reverse Etsy ban – Windspeaker.com

We received no alert, say leaders of First Nations communities razed by Canadian wildfires | Canada | The Guardian