MOA is bringing the news to you! In light of Meta’s recent decision to suppress Canadian news links from Facebook, Instagram and Threads, MOA is providing this “From Around the Web” resource page on our website. This page is a round-up of Canadian journalism that relate to museums, arts and culture, and pertinent issues affecting cultural industries. We’ll be sharing these stories on MOA’s social media platforms via this webpage, which then redirects to the original news sources.
November 2024
Wet’suwet’en delegation travels to Paris to reconnect with cultural treasure via CBC
The Bright Mind and Mysterious Life of Arthur Erickson via The Tyee
Indigenous veterans to be honoured at Vancouver festival concert via CBC News
Murray Sinclair, former senator who led Truth and Reconciliation Commission, dead at 73 via CBC News
October 2024
Inuktut becomes 1st Indigenous language spoken in Canada to be on Google Translate via CBC News
Documentary tells personal story of Vancouver architect Arthur Erickson — plus 5 of his best buildings via The Vancouver Sun
Photos: The Spirit of Halloween 2024 via The Atlantic
Farewell, old friend: An obituary for Kip the Coyote via The Ubyssey
Fashion designer Dorothy Grant celebrates 40-year career with book release via The Vancouver Sun
Haida basketmaker, 94, releases book about her life and craft: ‘I felt so strongly that the weaving art should continue’ via Indiginews
Test yourself on the history of MOA via UBC Magazine
Jeremy Ratt wraps up our September Field Trips series with a visit to UBC’s Museum of Anthropology. via CBC Radio
Practice earthquake safety with CBC British Columbia via CBC News
Margaret Grenier pays tribute to matriarchs in multimedia Raven Mother via Stir
How climate change is undermining Indigenous knowledge and livelihoods in Central America via The Conversation
September 2024
Indigenous students and faculty are on the rise – and universities have a moral obligation to support them via The Conversation
Residential school monument finds home at national history museum via CBC News
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events in Metro Vancouver via The Georgia Straight
Totem pole in Vancouver’s Stanley Park moved via CBC News
REVIEW: ‘A dialogue respecting traditional objects’: Where the Power Is: Indigenous Perspectives on Northwest Coast Art via The BC Review
Best of Vancouver award winners 2024: Arts & Entertainment via The Georgia Straight
August 2024
Kakaso’las totem pole returns to Museum of Anthropology via CBC News
New study confirms Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s rich pre-colonial diet via CBC News
Fashion designer brings work back to Haida roots in new exhibit via CBC News
B.C. Japanese community afraid of losing access to online history via CBC News
Ellen Neel’s Kakaso’las totem pole to return to UBC via The Georgia Straight
Reclusive tribe in Peru defends land in Amazon against loggers via APTN News
July 2024
On Haida Gwaii there has been a big shift in power via The New York Times
Indigenous chef creates sweetgrass ice cream in partnership with frozen treats giant via CBC News
Museum of Anthropology welcomes two feature exhibitions after over a year of seismic safety upgrades via The Ubyssey
Amazon deforestation cut by 83% in places protected by Indigenous communities – new research via The Conversation
History of residential school cemeteries is evidence of genocide, interlocutor says via CBC News
‘Decolonizing Lens’: Winnipeg and virtual film series reflects the beauty of Indigenous worldviews via The Conversation
June 2024
29 must-read books for children and teens by Indigenous writers, curated by Phyllis Webstad via CBC News
Trudeau urges Pope to return Indigenous items held in the Vatican’s collection via The Globe & Mail
Design community celebrates late architect’s 100th birthday via CBC
As Vancouver’s Museum of Anthropology Reopens, Architecture and Culture Strike a Balance via Montecristo Magazine
To Save the Iconic Museum of Anthropology He Had to Destroy It via The Tyee
May 2024
Digging into the colonial roots of gardening via The Conversation
8 incredible murals by Indigenous artists to discover in Vancouver via Daily Hive
Delgamuukw 25 years on: How Canada has undermined the landmark decision on Indigenous land rights via The Conversation
30 Canadian books to celebrate Asian Heritage Month via CBC Books
Inside the Garage and Garden Arthur Erickson Called Home via the Tyee
Historic Haida Nation agreement shows the world how to uphold Indigenous rights via Vancouver is Awesome
Haida Elder’s Lawsuit Against the Catholic Church Clears a Hurdle via the Tyee
IN PHOTOS | Pro-Palestinian protest at UBC’s Point Grey campus via CBC
Enoch Cree Nation welcomes Ice Cube to their territory with starblanket via CBC
Pro-Palestinian encampment set up at UBC’s Point Grey campus via CBC
The Museum of Anthropology is reopening after 18 months of renos via Georgia Straight
Here’s when Vancouver’s Museum of Anthropology is set to reopen via CTV
Cree wrestler has her eyes set on Olympic gold via CBC
UBC community begins Palestinian solidarity encampment via The Ubyssey
April 2024
Rare Ojibwe spirit horse birth sparks excitement at Canadian farm via Global News
Kokum, grandson proud to graduate Grade 12 together in James Smith Cree Nation via CBC
From stereotypes to sovereignty: How Indigenous media makers assert narrative control via The Conversation
Nuchatlaht granted partial land title on Nootka Island via CBC
The Haida Get Their Land Back via The Tyee
Landmark deal recognizes Haida Nation’s title over Haida Gwaii via CBC
Decades of archeological research gathered from B.C. cave repatriated to Indigenous group via The Globe and Mail
Works from First Nation, Inuit, Métis artists from across Canada chosen for new library and archives in Ottawa via APTN News
Biography on Manitoba’s first Indigenous premier John Norquay offers a history lesson via The Globe and Mail
B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition via CBC News
‘The star guy’: Solar eclipse opportunity to share Indigenous knowledge via APTN News
Indigenous storytelling as an act of empowerment via CBC News
Reclaiming Wet’suwet’en Storytelling in ‘Yintah’ via the Tyee
March 2024
Kahnawà:ke teacher uses land-based learning to connect students with traditional foods and skills via CBC
Indigenous artists can turn to new elder-in-residence for advice via CBC
Grand chief pens children’s book to promote Cree language, and address bullying via CBC
Métis Nation opens new cultural hub in Surrey City Centre via Daily Hive
A year after declaring state of emergency, 11 Manitoba First Nations start self-governance plans via CBC
From the Torngat Mountains to the Labrador Sea, a new Inuit-led protected area takes a step forward via The Narwhal
‘I Am on a Path of Discovering My Own Racism’ via The Tyee
Surprise: Vancouver named one of world’s best spots for cherry blossoms via Daily Hive
Long after the woolly dog’s extinction, Coast Salish kin carry on the canine’s legacy via Indiginews
‘Box it up and we can repatriate it:’ First Nation in B.C. says it wants its totem pole returned via APTN News
Indigenous athletes get ready to compete in 2024 Arctic Winter Games via APTN News
I Found My Ancestor’s Remains at the Smithsonian via The Tyee
New Sḵwx̱wú7mesh history book is a walk through legends, lifeways and lands via IndigiNews
Young Kaska designer from the Yukon makes waves at fashion show in Italy via CBC North
Mi’gmaw carver says every mask he carves has a story to tell via APTN
February 2024
This Métis leap year baby is fiddling ‘happy birthday’ to himself on his 7th official birthday via CBC News
This man fell into a hole and uncovered ancient remains. It raised questions about how Toronto builds on Indigenous lands via The Toronto Star
Fish Leather Is Incredibly Strong and Beautiful. Can Makers ‘Scale Up’? via The Tyee
Matsqui First Nation receives $59M for loss of land 116 years ago via CBC News
This scientist is integrating AI technology with over 500 African languages via CBC News
Is BC ‘Returning All Traditional Lands’ to First Nations? via The Tyee
Is it acceptable to take selfies in an art gallery? via CBC Arts
B.C. government scrapping proposed Land Act amendments via Global News
Celebrate Black History Month with special CBC programming via CBC
What’s unsettling about Catan: How board games uphold colonial narratives via Pancouver
In New York City, centuries worth of Indigenous history is being uncovered through art, stories and community via CBC Radio
True Detective: Night Country’s indigenous representation offers hope for decolonising television via The Conversation
Documentary on legacy of B.C. residential schools wins directing award at Sundance Film Festival via CBC
The history of colonialism and slavery still impacts Black people in Canada via IRPP
January 2024
‘It’s high time’: Nunavut officially takes over land, resource responsibilities from feds via CBC News
Why Are Plundered African Artifacts Still in Western Museums? via The Walrus
Former chief was lifelong defender of ‘Namgis First Nation culture via Times Colonist
Using my new year’s resolution to free my tree, and myself, from the bondage of colonization via CBC
See inside the Montreal hospital that doubles as an art gallery via CBC
December 2023
BC Alliance for Arts + Culture studies the potential benefits of prescribing arts and culture via Stir
A First Nation’s quest to reclaim its masks from the Royal B.C. Museum via The Vancouver Sun
Norval Morrisseau fraud case highlights why it’s so hard to catch art criminals in Canada via CBC
Royal BC Museum receives declaration to repatriate sacred treasures to BC First Nations via Capital Daily
How the watermelon became a symbol of the Palestinian cause (video) via CBC
Ojibway translation of 1st Star Wars movie on the horizon, with auditions in Winnipeg next year via CBC
Could visiting a museum be the secret to a healthy life? via OHS Canada
Colonialism contributed to extinction of woolly dogs valued by Indigenous people, study suggests via CBC
Kent Monkman’s gender-fluid alter ego jumps from canvas to page in new books via CBC
UBC Okanagan appoints Willard inaugural gallery director: Tania Willard’s Indigenous knowledge will shape UBCO space via UBCO News
Chinese Canadian Museum honours Victoria magician with new exhibition via check News
A First Nation’s quest to reclaim its masks from the Royal B.C. Museum via The Times Colonist
New Brunswick Museum announces new home for priceless artifacts, prepares for move via CBC News
“My ancestors’ First Nations culture was stripped away. I want to work to bring it back” via CBC Indigenous
November 2023
Over 100 Indigenous artists raise $60,000 for Palestinians via CBC News
Cree beader recreates over 80-year-old gauntlets via CBC Indigenous
Models say Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week is like a family via CBC News
‘Welcome Home, Dear Ancestor’: After Nearly a Century, a Stolen Totem Pole Returns to the Nisg̱a’a Nation via The Narwhal
“Indigenous veterans in B.C. call for recognition, more support on their day of remembrance” via CBC News
October 2023
Michelle Good Unpacks the ‘Colonial Toolkit’ via The Tyee
A mistake is a gift: decolonizing journalism includes missteps and teachings via The Narwhal
Montreal museum brings together unprecedented collection of historical wampum belts via CBC News
September 2023
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation marked with song, marches, powwows across Canada via CBC News
August 2023
First Nations Longhouse at UBC celebrates 30 years as a ‘home away from home’ for Indigenous students via UBC News
The Revitalizing Power of Indigenous Typography via The Tyee