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Northern Beaches Council has commissioned James Voller of Collide Public Art Initiative in collaboration with emerging artist, Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay man,...

) In fact, it is this same Y signal that has now been detected in the Chotuna, the Guaraní Kaiowá, and the Xavánte. So the new study confirms the 2015 study, but it also expands on it in important ways. "Our results showed that the Australasian genetic signal, previously described as exclusive to  Amazonian groups, was also identified in the Pacific coastal population, pointing to a more widespread signal distribution within South America, and possibly implicating an ancient contact betwe...

CFNR Network Mar 31, 2021 3:27 PM Church House Blues is the 4th Blues album released by Crystal Shawanda, a former country music artist turned blues musician, with plenty of accolades behind her. With her latest record, she’s earning even more well-deserved praise, thanks to a couple of Juno nominations, including for best Indigenous artist, as well as best Blues album. In this interview, Crystal joins us from her home in Nashville Tennessee, where she’s been isolating with her family sinc...

Date Time When rock art meets machine learning Young Dakal clan landowner Desmond Lindsay visits this site on his country for the first time. Most sites are remote and often impossible to even approach closely by vehicle. Photo: Mimal Land Management Aboriginal Corporation (MLMAC). Rock art of human figures created over thousands of years in Arnhem Land has been put through a transformative machine learning study to analyse style changes over the years. The study – just published in Australia...

Share this article SAINT BONIFACE, MB, April 1, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada The health and safety of Canadians and the protection of our environment are priorities for the Government of Canada. Today, the Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, marked the one-year anniversary of the Northern Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program, recognizing the progress made with Indigenous, territorial, and community partners to advance long-ter...

Lawyers are calling for the Director of Public Prosecutions to investigate the behaviour of NSW Police officers who arrested an Aboriginal teenager last week, while she was having an anxiety attack. She was later released without charge. "The women did nothing wrong and in our opinion the officers conduct should be reviewed to determine whether a crime has been committed," said prominent lawyer George Newhouse, at the National Justice Project, commenting on the footage. "Its hard to believe tha...

VIC Premier The new offices of the Yorta Yorta Nations Aboriginal Corporation in Northern Victoria are now open, providing a modern, expanded headquarters for the organisation to continue its vital work. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Gabrielle Williams this week officially opened the new building, which was Aboriginal-led in its conception and delivery, and designed by local Echuca architects. The new building sits in the bend of the Murray River within the Barmah community, and draws on the ...

Canadas Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival extends submission deadline for INAUGURAL MUSIC AWARDS The SSIMAs TO APRIL 7, 2021 News provided by Share this article WHO:  Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (CNW Group/Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival) WHAT:  The SSIMAs artist SUBMISSION DEADLINE extended to April 7, 2021 (was April 1st) WHERE: Applications can be submitted online at WHY:   The SSIMAs (Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards)...

Share this article Share this article NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, April 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadas North is experiencing substantial impacts from climate change, and many Indigenous communities have identified clean, reliable energy as key to a resilient future. The Government of Canada is investing in community-led clean energy projects with remote Indigenous communities to support building a low-emissions energy future, moving away from diesel dependency and advancing reconciliation and self-determin...

Share this article Share this article GJOA HAVEN, NU, April 1, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is working together with partners to reduce Northern communities reliance on diesel for heating and electricity through innovative, locally led solutions, by supporting the use of local renewable energy sources and improving energy efficiency. Today, the Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, announced that the Northern Responsible Energy Approach for Community Heat and Ele...