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.
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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.
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.
NB Hospital to Pay $5K for French Language Rights Violation
A New Brunswick hospital must compensate a patient $5,000 after staff failed to provide services in French, highlighting ongoing official language rights enforcement in Canada's only bilingual province.
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.
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.
Alberta Fires Back Over BC Oil Tanker Ban Demands
Alberta's government delivers sharp rebuke to BC premier and Indigenous leaders calling for permanent oil tanker ban, escalating tensions over Canadian energy policy and economic future.
BC Premier Clashes with Courts Over Indigenous Land Rights
BC Premier David Eby challenges court ruling on Aboriginal title, sparking debate over private landowner rights in Cowichan and Richmond territories. Legal experts weigh in on this landmark case.
Indigenous Treaty Mural Unveiled in Toronto During Recognition Week
UFCW Canada and the Moccasin Identifier project collaborate on powerful visual tribute during Treaties Recognition Week, educating Canadians about Indigenous treaty relationships through art.
Manitoba First Nations Push for Federal Budget Changes
Manitoba First Nations leaders are calling for urgent amendments to the federal budget, arguing it fails to address pressing infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development needs in their communities.
BC Court Awards Cowichan Tribes $500M Land Settlement
A landmark legal decision grants Cowichan Tribes one of British Columbia's largest-ever land claim settlements, resolving decades of dispute over traditional territories.
Learning Cree Brings Wholeness to Saskatchewan Language Keepers
Discover the powerful journey of a Saskatchewan language keeper revitalizing Cree and reconnecting with cultural identity through ancestral language preservation efforts.
Students build birchbark canoe to preserve Wolastoqey traditions
New Brunswick students and community members construct traditional birchbark canoe, blending ancestral Wolastoqey knowledge with modern education to keep cultural practices alive.
Indigenous CEO Seeks Private Capital After $2.3B Cuts
Prominent Indigenous entrepreneur calls for urgent private sector investment following massive federal funding cuts that threaten to reverse years of economic advancement for First Nations communities.
Inuit-Led Hydro Project Replaces Arctic Diesel
An Inuit community in Quebec's Far North is leading Canada's Arctic energy transformation with a groundbreaking hydroelectric project that will eliminate diesel dependency and create sustainable prosperity.
Inukjuak: Arctic Community That Shaped Canada
Discover how a small Inuit community in Quebec's Far North played a pivotal role in Canada's sovereignty and cultural identity through decades of resilience and transformation.
Inukjuak Ditches Diesel for Renewable Hydro Power
The remote Inuit community of Inukjuak in northern Quebec is making a historic transition from diesel dependency to clean, renewable hydroelectric power, marking a new era of energy independence and environmental stewardship.
Federal Budget Fails Indigenous Health, Education
Indigenous leaders across Canada express deep disappointment as federal budget neglects critical healthcare and education needs, calling it a missed opportunity for reconciliation.
Vatican to Return Indigenous Artifacts to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Indigenous advocates hail the Vatican's plan to repatriate sacred artifacts as a powerful step toward reconciliation and cultural healing.
BC Government, First Nations in Land Rights Talks
Top-level meetings unfold in British Columbia as provincial ministers and First Nations leaders address escalating tensions surrounding Indigenous land rights and resource management.
First Nation Distributes 3,500 lbs of Game Meat
In a powerful demonstration of community care, Little Bone First Nation provides thousands of pounds of nutritious game meat to elders and vulnerable members during challenging times.
Tsuut'ina Nation Develops Major Walmart Supercentre in Calgary
The Tsuut'ina Nation is transforming Calgary's retail landscape with the new Parker Taza Park West Walmart Supercentre, marking a significant milestone in Indigenous economic development and commercial real estate innovation.
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