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Author: leena

Jody-Wilson-Raybould: balancing the scales, balancing identities

Jody-Wilson-Raybould: balancing the scales, balancing identities

Posted onJanuary 27, 2016January 15, 2021 By leena

At Jody Wilson-Raybould’s first major public speech as the new federal government’s minister of justice, she invoked the concept of balance, referring to it in her traditional life, but primarily … Jody-Wilson-Raybould: balancing the scales, balancing identities

To vote or not: the issue facing Indigenous people

To vote or not: the issue facing Indigenous people

Posted onOctober 19, 2015January 15, 2021 By leena

For Indigenous people in Canada, the election is an issue that divides communities. On the one hand, participation is seen as a way to influence the settler state and support … To vote or not: the issue facing Indigenous people

Palmater warns of ‘irreparable harm’ if Harper wins again

Palmater warns of ‘irreparable harm’ if Harper wins again

Posted onOctober 5, 2015January 15, 2021 By leena

Mi’kmaq lawyer and activist calls for unity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people There was a full house to hear Dr. Pamela Palmater at the Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver on … Palmater warns of ‘irreparable harm’ if Harper wins again

Banks Island Gold refused to shut down mine after spill in remote coastal B.C.

Banks Island Gold refused to shut down mine after spill in remote coastal B.C.

Posted onJuly 31, 2015January 15, 2021 By leena

An Indigenous community in northwestern B.C. is caught in the aftermath of a spill at a remote mining operation, after the company failed to shut down operations even after two … Banks Island Gold refused to shut down mine after spill in remote coastal B.C.

Cindy Gladue case: a reminder the justice system is broken for Aboriginal women

Cindy Gladue case: a reminder the justice system is broken for Aboriginal women

Posted onApril 2, 2015January 15, 2021 By leena

Cindy Gladue did not consent to a violent death. Gladue, a 36-year-old Cree woman, was found dead on June 22, 2011, in a hotel off the Yellowhead Highway in Edmonton. … Cindy Gladue case: a reminder the justice system is broken for Aboriginal women

What part of ‘no’ does Shawn Atleo not understand?

What part of ‘no’ does Shawn Atleo not understand?

Posted onDecember 17, 2014January 15, 2021 By leena

The same day his successor was announced at the Assembly of First Nations, former national chief Shawn Atleo started work for a tar sands mega-project that looks like a workaround … What part of ‘no’ does Shawn Atleo not understand?

Why we need more Indigenous journalism – Introducing Ricochet Media’s Indigenous Reporting Fund

Why we need more Indigenous journalism – Introducing Ricochet Media’s Indigenous Reporting Fund

Posted onOctober 16, 2014January 15, 2021 By leena

Ricochet was started with a simple goal — to cover stories that were lacking attention and most importantly, depth, in mainstream outlets across this continent. Dedicating significant financial resources to … Why we need more Indigenous journalism – Introducing Ricochet Media’s Indigenous Reporting Fund

Curriculum Vitae

Posted onMarch 6, 2014February 12, 2020 By leena

publications lectures exhibitions curatorial curatorial Leena Minifie dance, film, life.art leena.minifie@storiesfirst.ca Leena Minifie is an artist, writer, curator and media producer who is both of British and Gitxaała decent. (Tsimshian). … Curriculum Vitae

Sâkêwêwak Artist’s Collective

Sâkêwêwak Artist’s Collective

Posted onMarch 6, 2014February 12, 2020 By leena

For the last year been the Director of the Sâkêwêwak Artist’s Collective, based out of Regina Saskatchewan. Sâkêwêwak is a Plains Cree word meaning “they are emerging” or “they are … Sâkêwêwak Artist’s Collective

“Sense Of Home”

“Sense Of Home”

Posted onFebruary 1, 2014February 12, 2020 By leena

Launch Sense of Home  Mix the different pieces of video by clicking on the slices. The gestures and movement of modern or traditional dance are central in my work and … “Sense Of Home”

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