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Peter Gutwein,Premier The Tasmanian Government’s focus continues to be on protecting the health and safety of Tasmanians and with our vaccination program in full swing, Tasmania is in a good place. Today marks the conclusion of the second week of our state-based vaccination program with 2327 Tasmanians vaccinated over the first two weeks, including frontline health workers, paramedics, quarantine and border staff including police officers. The next delivery of the Pfizer vaccine – approxima...

Most Australians Distrust the Media. This Can be Repaired | Opinion Cat Woods , freelance writer On 3/5/21 at 2:00 PM EST There is a belief, among well over half of Australians, that the media is the servant of corporate giants. The Edelman Trust Barometer has been measuring trust across industries and nations for 21 years. This year, a survey of 28 nations indicated growing distrust in capitalism and industries across the board, especially in government. Results from their 2...

CFNR Network Mar 5, 2021 11:34 AM The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs has released a statement regarding the resignation of former Terrace councilor Jessica McCallum-Miller. In a statement the Union says,” Jessica should not have to fight to be heard and respected at the table. She should not have to fight to assert and protect her cultural identity, practices, and traditions. Consequently, UBCIC is disappointed.” The union is urging the Mayor and Council to examine their processes and practic...

The B.C. Assembly of First Nations has finished their 17th annual Special Chiefs Assembly. The assembly concluded yesterday with speakers that include, Grace Dove, actress/director, on the first day and Autumn Peltier, water protector, on the final day. Regional Chief Terry Teege acknowledged and honoured National Chief Perry Bellegarde who addressed the BCAFN for the final time as he winds down his time at the Assembly of First Nations. Other speakers included, Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild w...

Greater Shepparton College plagued by systemic racism and bullying culture, review finds Posted FriFriday 5 updated FriFriday 5 MarMarch 2021 at 8:43pm The review comes as a $121 million building program transforms the college into the biggest government school in the state. ( Print text only Cancel One of Victorias largest schools is "a picture of systemic racism and cultural exclusion", according to a damning review into its culture. Key points: The report identified a lack of cultural aware...

The B.C. Government announced funding to help arts and culture organizations in the North. The $400,000 in funding is coming through the B.C. Government’s StrongerBC plan. Organizations can use the funding to pay for operating costs such as rent and utilities. Along with paying artists and protecting or restoring jobs such as, theatre technicians, production designers or arts administrators. As an example, the Bulkley Valley Museum in Smithers is using its supplement to help offset lost reven...

Share this article Share this article OTTAWA, TRADITIONAL UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, March 5, 2021 /CNW/ - Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is closely monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases reported in First Nations communities across the country. Overall, active case counts continue to decline, with 1,300 active cases reported as of March 4, 2021. We know that the variants first identified in the United Kingdom (B.1.1.7), South Africa (B.1.351), and Brazil (P.1) are here, in Canada. I...

Date Time Fortescue community grants now open for applications Grants of up to $5,000 are now available for community organisations in the Pilbara, under the latest round of Fortescue Metals Group’s (Fortescue) community grants program. The biannual program provides funding to support projects within the Town of Port Hedland, Shires of East Pilbara and Ashburton and City of Karratha with a focus on education and training, Aboriginal engagement, health and wellbeing, safety and community invol...

A mural celebrating women in all of their diverse forms, ages and appearances has been unveiled in the lead-up to International Women's Day (IWD). As...

CFNR Network Mar 4, 2021 10:25 AM In the afternoon of March 2, RCMP responded to a report from the public of a possible impaired driver. Members conducted patrols and located the suspect vehicle on Keith Ave. A traffic stop was initiated where an officer conducted a roadside screening of the driver. Through the investigatoin it was believed the driver was impared by drugs. During this time, the passenger of the vehicle was observed attempting to hide bags of a white substance between their leg...