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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Capital Power to release second quarter 2025 results on July 30
EDMONTON, Alberta, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) will release its 2025 second quarter results before the markets open on July 30, 2025. A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will be held the same day at 9:00 a.m. MT (11:00 a.m. ET). Analyst Conference Call and Webcast Webcast: Conference Call: Details will be sent directly to analysts. An archive of the webcast will be available at following the conference call. Territorial AcknowledgementIn the spirit of reconciliation, Capital Power respectfully acknowledges that we operate within the ancestral homelands, traditional and treaty territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, or North America. Capital Power's head office is located within the traditional and contemporary home of many Indigenous Peoples of the Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge the diverse Indigenous communities located in these areas and whose presence continues to enrich the community. About Capital PowerCapital Power (TSX: CPX) is a growth-oriented power producer with approximately 12 GW of power generation at 32 facilities across North America. We prioritize safely delivering reliable and affordable power communities can depend on, building lower-carbon power systems, and creating balanced solutions for our energy future. We are Powering Change by Changing Power™. For more information, please contact: Media Relations:Katherine Perron(780) 392-5335 kperron@ Investor Relations:Noreen Farrell(403) 717-8819investor@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Real Canadians: Indigenous grandmothers pass teachings down to young mothers
Five Indigenous grandmothers are sharing traditional teachings with young Indigenous mothers to help give them and their children a healthy head start. The health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples is closely tied to cultural identity, which is established at a very young age. Residential schools and other colonization traumas disrupted the transfer of traditional knowledge, leading to long-lasting consequences to the physical and mental well-being of many Indigenous people in Canada. 'As a survivor of residential school, I lost all my connections to my culture, and I had no traditional parenting knowledge to share with my children,' explains Blackfoot Elder Jackie Bromley of the Kainai Blood Tribe, Treaty 7. 'Many younger people remain disconnected from their culture, and they don't know what they should do when they have a baby.' A group of five Indigenous women from Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta are working together in collaboration with University of Alberta researchers to develop a booklet to share traditional teachings and cultural practices with new Indigenous mothers. Elder Darlene Cardinal, Elder Lorraine Albert, Elder Muriel Lee, Elder Jackie Bromley and Knowledge Keeper Norma Spicer originally came together for a panel discussion at a health conference, but the group collectively felt there was more they could do. With the help of Dr. Stephanie Montesanti, associate professor with the University of Alberta's School of Public Health and funding from the Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI), they formed the Grandmother's Wisdom Network and worked together to create a booklet of traditional teachings for new Indigenous mothers. 'Connection to culture through the sharing of traditional knowledge improves health and enhances wellness across generations as mothers share knowledge and traditions with their children,' Montesanti says. 'Supporting Indigenous children's development and well-being starts during pregnancy by helping mothers develop stronger connections to culture.' Grandmothers and Elders are highly respected in Indigenous communities. They have a vital role in preserving traditions, transmitting wisdom, and guiding communities by passing on traditional knowledge. 'There is no greater teacher in Cree culture than a kokum or grandmother,' explains Elder Muriel Lee of Ermineskin Cree Nation, Treaty 6. 'Grandmothers are the real knowledge keepers, and the Grandmothers' Wisdom Network has given each of us an avenue to share traditional knowledge.' Though traditional knowledge varies between cultures, all of the grandmothers share one common belief — that caring for a new life is a sacred duty. 'It's so important that we teach young mothers how to care for their children,' explains Elder Lee. 'Each of the grandmothers shares their knowledge in their own way. In Cree culture, we believe a child belongs to the Creator and is only on loan to the parent.' 'There is no greater teacher in Cree culture than a kokum or grandmother.' – Elder Muriel Lee Beginning in spring 2025, the grandmothers will provide the new booklet to Indigenous mothers and their families. Future work will involve health-care providers using the booklet to enhance understanding and awareness of cultural aspects of pregnancy, childbirth and early life among Indigenous Peoples. 'This has been the most meaningful and purposeful task I have undertaken in my life,' says Elder Lee. While working on this project, the grandmothers have supported each other, shared knowledge and discussed ways to share traditional knowledge in each of their respective communities. They plan to continue working together for the foreseeable future. Take Action: Do one thing that brings you personally closer to reconciliation. There are many options — have an Indigenous tourism experience, attend a powwow, or learn some Indigenous words used by people in your area. Debbie Olsen is an award-winning Métis writer and a national bestselling author. If you have an idea for a story that could be featured in Real Canadians, email realcanadians@


CTV News
6 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Two Sask. Métis council members suspended from duty
Watch WATCH: Re-elected members of the Métis Nation Saskatchewan Provincial Council were turned away from Tuesday's swearing in ceremony by security.


CTV News
6 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Sask. Métis representatives denied entry to swearing-in ceremony
Re-elected members of the Métis Nation Saskatchewan Provincial Council were turned away from Tuesday's swearing-in ceremony. The representatives were suspended from duty in a move some citizens are calling undemocratic. 'Corruption is screaming as loud as it can,' said one Métis citizen. Western Region 2 regional director Sherry McLennan and Western Region 3 regional director Wendy Gervais were denied entry to the June 24 swearing-in ceremony. The council members are calling for answers from leadership regarding the suspension of the two regional directors. A statement from Métis Nation Saskatchewan says the council members had violated the respectful workplace policy and questioned CEO Richard Quintal's Métis heritage on a public forum in November 2024. 'This came after an investigation that we maintained was procedurally flawed and conducted without our participation,' said McLennan. The two representatives were told to apologize to Quintal before they could resume their duties. Métis citizens in attendance at McLennan and Gervais' June 26 press conference were not happy with the nation. 'When we send our delegate, the person that we allow to go in and support us and ask those questions we need to, and to have something like this done to our delegate is absolutely wrong,' aid one of the attendees following the press conference. 'Thinking about what type of precedent we're setting,' said another attendee. 'How are we respecting processes, and what do these legislations and constitutions mean if we don't follow them?' 'There is absolutely no reason for our representatives not to be at that table if they were voted in,' another Métis citizen told CTV. 'It's called democracy.' McLennan and Gervais maintain this course of action by Métis Nation Saskatchewan does not line up with its constitution. 'The Michif way is about coming to the table,' said Gervais. 'It's about having those good debates, you know, having those discussions because that's how we grow. It's not about coming to the table and everybody putting their hand up in agreement, even though they're not agreeing to what's going on.' CTV News reached out to Métis Nation Saskatchewan, but the involved parties were unavailable for an interview.


CBC
6 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Suspended regional directors defiant in fight against Métis Nation-Saskatchewan
A pair of suspended Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) regional directors are not backing down from their fight with the organization. On Tuesday, Sherry McLennan and Wendy Gervais were barred from the room at the Dakota Dunes conference centre south of Saskatoon where newly elected members of the MN-S government were being sworn in. They arrived to find the agenda already listed them as "not in attendance." The two regional directors were both re-elected in the MN-S election on May 24 — McLennan in Western Region 2 and Gervais in Western Region 3. McLennan and Gervais were barred from attending meetings of the Provincial Métis Council (PMC) after a harassment complaint against them and two other people. The two regional directors said they are limited in what they can publicly share about the process, but that they didn't receive due process and the PMC has no right to bar them from their governance roles. "The constitution of the Métis-Nation Saskatchewan is very clear," Gervais said Thursday, standing beside McLennan at a news conference in Prince Albert that was packed with about 100 supporters. "Regional representatives hold constitutionally protected roles, and there is no mechanism that allows for our removal without due process. "Further, as our legal counsel has noted, any attempt to remove us must originate from the citizens of our regions, not from political actors behind closed doors." MN-S responded with a statement. "The complaint was the culmination of the ongoing harassment of the PMC's sole employee, MN–S Chief Executive Officer Richard Quintal, by McLennan, Gervais, and two other previously elected individuals," the statement said. "In response to the CEO's complaint, the four individuals filed counter complaints against the CEO." MN-S said an investigation into the complaints sided with Quintal and that his human rights had been violated. The investigator also said the four counter-claims were unfounded and "they will not be permitted to attend any PMC meetings until such apology is provided." At the time, McLennan, Gervais and the other two people accused of harassment said in a statement that they were "unilaterally sanctioned" and that the harassment investigation was "improperly conducted." On Thursday, McLennan laid some actions they want MN-S leadership to commit to: Acknowledge procedural failings in the handling of the complaint. Commit to an approach that respects the rights and dignity of all complainants, especially women. Ensure that the harassment complaints are taking seriously and reinvestigated through a fair, independent and respectful process. Guarantee that all future investigations adhere strictly to the policy, including mutual agreement on a third-party investigator and timelines that allow for safe and supported participation. Reaffirm a commitment to the safety and inclusion of Métis women within all levels of the MN-S. Restore McLennan and Gervais's seats at the table immediately and allow them to take their oaths of office. Gervais said this controversy is bigger than the suspension. "This is about the integrity of our governance, about the right of elected representatives to do their job they were chosen to do, about ensuring that Métis women are no longer silenced for speaking up, and that internal grievances, however valid they are, are handled through fair and culturally respectful processes, not through political punishment." McLennan said the suspensions are an attempt to stifle their voices. "I believe my voice has been shut out because I'm a woman and I really support my Western Region 2 and I bring their voices to the table," McLennan said. The MN-S response statement said the sanctions against the women will remain in effect until they publicly apologize. MN–S president Glen McCallum said it is a human rights issue. "One of our staff was harassed in a very public forum and our government prides itself on being able to provide a safe work environment, free of that kind of treatment by elected [officials] or otherwise, and have taken the necessary steps to address the situation," he said.