New Legislation May Expand First Nations Status
Proposed legislation could significantly expand First Nations status eligibility. Learn what this means for Indigenous communities and Canadian reconciliation efforts.
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Indigenous Holiday Market Opens in Ottawa for 2025
Get a head start on holiday shopping at Ottawa's Indigenous Holiday Market featuring authentic Indigenous crafts and products. Support local Indigenous businesses this festive season.
Thailand's Last Hunter-Gatherers Seek Land Rights
Thailand's final hunter-gatherer communities are battling for official land rights recognition. Learn about their struggle to preserve ancient traditions in modern Thailand.
Tsuut'ina Nation ousts chiefs facing sexual assault allegations
Tsuut'ina Nation voters remove head chief and minor chief amid sexual assault charges in council election. Political shift signals community demand for accountability.
Winnipeg-Kenora housing crisis: 1,600 units short
The Winnipeg-Kenora region faces a severe housing deficit exceeding 1,600 units amid soaring rental costs and rising homelessness. Learn how this crisis is impacting communities.
Northern Saskatchewan Policing Called 'Wild West'
Saskatoon tribal council declares northern policing broken as communities face safety crisis. Demanding immediate government action and systemic reform.
Thunderbird House Restoration Plans in Winnipeg
Plans are underway to restore Winnipeg's iconic Thunderbird House, a vital Indigenous cultural center. The major project aims to preserve and revitalize this important community landmark for future generations.
Justice Reform Demanded After Killer's Release
Families and advocates demand justice system reform following the controversial release of a man convicted of killing two Indigenous women. Read about the ongoing fight for accountability.
Gaza's Schools Destroyed, Children Cannot Return to Class
The ongoing conflict has devastated Gaza's education system, with most schools destroyed and hundreds of thousands of children unable to resume their studies. Learn about the humanitarian impact.
Non-911 Crisis Response Serves 4,000 Ottawa Calls
Ottawa's innovative non-911 crisis response team successfully managed over 4,000 mental health calls in its inaugural year, providing specialized care and reducing police involvement.
Pope returns 62 Indigenous artifacts to Canada
The Vatican Museums are repatriating 62 Indigenous artifacts to Canada as part of reconciliation efforts. This historic return marks significant progress in addressing colonial legacy.
University of Regina Names First Indigenous Chancellor
Former Cowesses First Nation Chief Cadmus Delmore becomes University of Regina's inaugural Indigenous chancellor in historic appointment. Learn about this milestone for Indigenous representation.
UN: Sudan relief operations near collapse
The UN migration agency warns Sudan's humanitarian operations are collapsing amid escalating violence. Millions face starvation as aid delivery becomes impossible.
Indigenous man gets time served for 'killing machine' rifle
An Ontario judge sentenced a Mohawk man to time served for possessing a loaded rifle, citing intergenerational trauma. Explore the landmark sentencing decision and its implications.
Manitoba Municipalities Push for Mental Health Law Reform
Manitoba municipalities are urging the provincial government to review mental health legislation to reduce police involvement in crisis response. Learn about the renewed calls for change.
Lethbridge's First Indigenous Court Officially Opens
Lethbridge celebrates the opening of Alberta's first Indigenous court, marking a significant step toward reconciliation and culturally appropriate justice for Indigenous communities.
COP30 Climate Summit Opens in Brazil
The COP30 climate summit begins in Brazil with a UN plea for global cooperation. Despite US absence, new emissions data shows progress but falls short of 1.5°C goals. Indigenous leaders demand action.
Indigenous Services Minister Addresses Budget Questions
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty reassures communities about budget allocations. Get the latest on federal Indigenous funding and policy developments.
Barrie Mayor Seeks National Alliance on Homelessness
Barrie's mayor travels to Vancouver to build cross-country coalition demanding urgent federal action on Canada's escalating homelessness crisis. Exclusive details inside.
Canada's Indigenous Rights Iceberg Grows Larger
A groundbreaking legal analysis reveals how the Tsilhqot'in land title decision could reshape resource development and Indigenous relations across Canada, creating unprecedented uncertainty for industry and government.
Federal Budget Fails First Nations: AFN Chief
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak expresses deep disappointment with Canada's 2024 federal budget, calling it a failure to address critical infrastructure gaps and implement Jordan's Principle.
Calgary playwright wins Governor General's drama award
Calgary-based playwright Tara Beagan has been honoured with the Governor General's Literary Award for drama for her powerful play 'Honour Beat,' exploring Indigenous family dynamics and spiritual connections.
First Nation excluded from AI data centre consultation
A proposed AI data centre spanning thousands of hectares in Alberta faces opposition as the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation says they were never consulted about the development on their traditional territory.
Alberta Legislature Hosts Moving Remembrance Day Service
The Alberta Legislature hosted a moving Remembrance Day service featuring Indigenous veterans, military personnel, and youth participants in a ceremony honouring Canada's fallen soldiers.
Court Land Ruling Sparks Property Rights Crisis in Canada
A controversial British Columbia court decision granting the Cowichan Tribes ownership of a former RV park has legal experts and property owners questioning the future of private property rights in Canada. This landmark ruling could set a precedent for In
Alberta police cleared in Indigenous teen shooting
Alberta's police watchdog has cleared officers in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old Indigenous boy after a lengthy investigation into the 2021 incident near Whitecourt.
Ontario's Ring of Fire: Economic Mirage or Mining Disaster?
Critical analysis reveals Ontario's Ring of Fire mining project faces insurmountable challenges that threaten its promised economic transformation.
Alberta Drug Crisis Pushes Healthcare Workers to Brink
A new report exposes the devastating toll Alberta's escalating drug crisis is taking on frontline healthcare workers, with rising violence and burnout threatening to collapse the system.
Canadian Universities Face Financial Collapse
Canadian universities face an existential threat as international student caps and declining revenues create a perfect storm. Discover how institutions are fighting to survive and what it means for students.
Kyle Edwards Wins Governor General's Literary Award
Discover how Kyle Edwards' remarkable debut novel captured Canada's most prestigious literary honor, celebrating Indigenous storytelling and contemporary fiction.
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