First Nations Initiatives Blog
The amazing Ms. Buffy Sainte Marie, Canadian Indigenous Artist and so much More! April 18, 2013
The amazing Ms. Buffy Sainte Marie, Canadian Indigenous Artist and so much More!
Language Conference & Education Conference April 03, 2013
Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend two great conferences on subjects that are very close to my heart, language and education. It
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples March 26, 2013
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Storytelling via Song March 19, 2013
by Melaina Sheldon
Is this really 2013? March 13, 2013
It's beyond time, but the movement to convince the Washington Redskins to change their name is attracting some high-profile supporters.
Adios! February 27, 2013
Good-Bye For The Year!
Adios! February 27, 2013
Good-Bye For The Year!
Idle No More February 14, 2013
Idle No More
Kanazawa University Students Part 2 February 07, 2013
Yukon First Nation art, culture and history
The Inca January 31, 2013
The Inca of South America
I just want to Dance! December 07, 2012
I just want to Dance!
Cahokia - Large-Scale Precontact Architecture North of Mexico November 28, 2012
Cahokia - Large-Scale Precontact Architecture North of Mexico
Storytelling via the Visual Arts November 19, 2012
by Melaina Sheldon
Herschel Island: The Unknown Yukon* November 16, 2012
When growing up in the Yukon I always heard about a place called Herschel Island.
Sports and First Nations: Lacrosse November 08, 2012
With one of Canada’s official sports sidelined for the moment by the NHL lockout...
Can you tell me, is it true that First Nations people use all parts of the animals that they harvest October 31, 2012
Reader's Question
“Well, I have no money to leave for my grandchildren. My stories are my wealth!” October 16, 2012
My Great Auntie, Ch'óonehte' Ma (in Tagish), Stóow (in Tlingit), Angela Sidney (in English), once said.... "My Stories are my Wealth"
Storytelling via Theatre October 02, 2012
by Melaina Sheldon
Kanazawa University Students September 25, 2012
Heritage, Culture and the Mitten Project
The Maya of Mesoamerica September 19, 2012
The Maya of Mesoamerica
Working at First Nations Initiatives and Memories Growing Up in the Yukon! Part 1 September 12, 2012
You know the saying, “You can take the person out of the Yukon, but you can’t take the Yukon out of the person”?
First Nations in Summer Sports on the World Stage September 06, 2012
Today I'm going to talk about the history of First Nations Olympians and summer sports competitors from Canada.
Welcome Back! Fall 2012! August 31, 2012
A Glimpse Into What School Year 2012/13 brings in First Nations Initiatives
Summer Hiatus 2012 June 04, 2012
Enjoy the Sun!
Pathways to Success May 25, 2012
An inside view of the project
National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo May 16, 2012 
First Nations and the NHL May 09, 2012
With the NHL playoffs in full swing, it's the perfect time to investigate First Nations achievements in hockey!
Common Misconception: residential school May 03, 2012
Common Misconception: First Nations should just get over residential school as it happened more than a hundred years ago?
Moosehide April 18, 2012
Part IV of the 14 Part Series
Traditional Food Slow Cooker Recipes for the Busy Student April 11, 2012
Bison Bourguignon
Aboriginal Summer Festivals April 04, 2012
Aboriginal Summer Festivals
You can learn a lot in 10 months… March 28, 2012
When I started at First Nations Intiatives in May of 2011, I had no idea what I was getting into.
Question from a reader: What is the proper term for aboriginal people in Canada? March 14, 2012
Question from a reader: What is the proper term for aboriginal people in Canada?
Her Stories Are Our Wealth March 07, 2012
Part III of the 14 Part Series
Shelby’s Bannock Recipe February 23, 2012
Shelby's Bannock Recipe
Assembly of First Nations February 15, 2012
Assembly of First Nations
Question from reader: What’s wrong with the Indian act February 08, 2012
Question from reader: What’s wrong with the Indian act and why do so many First Nations want it abolished?
Arctic Sports & Dene Games February 02, 2012
What are the Arctic Sports & Dene Games?
Moccasin Update January 25, 2012
A visual tour of completed sewing class projects.
Great Canadian Aboriginal Music January 19, 2012
Great Canadian Aboriginal Music
YNTEP Review December 22, 2011
A little background on the YNTEP Review
Question from a reader: Self Government December 15, 2011
Question from a reader: Tosh can you tell me if you think Self Government is a good thing for Yukon First Nations?
Historic Sites December 07, 2011
Historic Sites, by Victoria Castillo
Moose Hide Project Update November 23, 2011
Sewing Group
Mo’vember November 17, 2011
FNI Supports Mo'vember
What is First Nation representation? November 03, 2011
It’s not possible to have one individual speak on behalf of all Yukon First Nations.
First Nations Children’s Literature October 27, 2011
First Nations Children's Literature
First Nations Core Competency October 19, 2011
FNI proposes that the College develop a “toolbox” approach to a core competency on Yukon First Nations
Ratting In Old Crow October 12, 2011
Part II of the 14 Part Series
Moose Hide Project October 05, 2011
Tanning of a moose hide
Alaska First Nations September 28, 2011
Alaska First Nations
Traditional Food Slow Cooker Recipes for the Busy Student September 21, 2011
Cranberry Sauce in the Slow Cooker
Welcome Back! September 07, 2011
Welcome back to the new academic year!
Summer Hiatus June 08, 2011
Engaging Readings
Teslin Tlingit Clans June 02, 2011
Part I of the 14 Part Series
Question from a reader: Can you please explain the formal introductions that First Nations make? May 25, 2011
Question from a reader: Can you please explain the formal introductions that First Nations people often make?
Indigenous Representations in Film May 18, 2011
Indigenous Representations in Film
FNI Open House May 11, 2011
2nd Annual FNI Open House
A New Series May 04, 2011
14 First Nations, 14 Stories
the 3rd First Nations Education Summit held here at the College on April 11th April 27, 2011
highlight some of the initial feedback from the Ed Summit
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things April 20, 2011
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
Traditional Food Slow Cooker Recipes for the Busy Student April 13, 2011
Spicy Salmon Soup
Education Summit: what’s it all about March 30, 2011
Education Summit
What Is Repatriation? March 24, 2011
Repatriation
Heritage, Tradition & Culture March 18, 2011
Heritage, Tradition & Culture
What is a Traditional Territory and what is Yukon First Nation Settlement Land? March 09, 2011
This weeks question from a reader
Traditional Food Slow Cooker Recipes for the Busy Student March 03, 2011
Dijon Moose Steaks
Common myths about First Nations #2 : Tax Exemptions February 23, 2011
Why don’t First Nations in Canada pay taxes? Oh but they do…
Traditional food Part 2 - Berries February 16, 2011
(4 part series on Yukon Traditional Food)
What is status and what does it mean? February 09, 2011
Gender Equity in Indian Registration Act
Traditional Food Slow Cooker Recipes for the Busy Student February 03, 2011
Moose Chili
Traditional food Part I - Salmon January 27, 2011
(4 part series on Yukon Traditional Food)
What’s a General Assembly? January 19, 2011
What's a General Assembly?
Some FNI projects January 13, 2011
I thought I would start out 2011 with a post for our readers highlighting some of the projects that the FNI department is currently working
Happy Holidays December 21, 2010
Happy New Year
what is the relationship between the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and our First Nations here? December 15, 2010
The AFN is the national representative organization of the First Nations in Canada
Where does Traditional knowledge fit in today’s society? December 06, 2010
Today I taught a moccasin making workshop
Common myths about First Nations: Post Secondary December 01, 2010
Free Post Secondary Education for First Nations? Not really
Traditional Food Slow Cooker Recipes for the Busy Student November 26, 2010
A tasty Moose Roast dinner. Just set the slow cooker and leave it for up to eight hours.
Welcome to the first ever First Nations Initiatives (FNI) Blog! November 24, 2010
We have been asked to start a blog where we can do our best to answer various questions and spread some information.
