Reading Time: 4 minutes The future of democracy for the Wet’suwet’en depends on harmonizing the roles of hereditary chiefs and elected leaders
Author: Joseph Quesnel
Joseph Quesnel received a BA honours in political science and history from McGill University and is currently completing a master of journalism degree from Carleton University, with a specialization in public affairs reporting. Joseph has over 15 years of experience in print journalism including over three years as lead staff writer at the Drum/First Perspective, a national Aboriginal publication.
Digital links offer meaningful Indigenous reconciliation
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Indigenous communities offer pandemic lessons
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Northern Manitoba alienation must be addressed
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First Nations particularly vulnerable to COVID-19
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Killing resource projects hurts Indigenous communities
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Wet’suwet’en dispute exposes system flaws
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