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.
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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.
Eby, First Nations demand Ottawa maintain oil tanker ban
B.C. Premier David Eby joins Coastal First Nations in urgent call to federal government to maintain critical oil tanker moratorium protecting Pacific coastline from environmental disaster.
Manitoba police officers shot at during car chase
Two Manitoba First Nations police officers narrowly escaped injury after their vehicle was shot at multiple times during a dangerous high-speed pursuit near a remote northern community.
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.
Northern Ontario school board vows reforms after critical report
A troubled northern Ontario school board faces mounting pressure as it pledges sweeping reforms following a devastating third-party review that exposed systemic dysfunction and governance failures.
Ottawa Indigenous Music Festival Returns with Cultural Celebration
Experience the vibrant return of Ottawa's Indigenous Music Festival, featuring diverse artists, cultural workshops, and family-friendly activities that showcase the richness of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit musical traditions.
Manitoba may extend session for 72-hour detention bill
Manitoba's NDP government considers extending legislative session to pass Bill 20, allowing 72-hour detainment of youth in dangerous situations despite opposition concerns about civil liberties.
Supreme Court Child Porn Law Ruling Sparks Outrage
A controversial Supreme Court decision sparks outrage as legal experts warn it could weaken Canada's child protection laws. Discover why this ruling has become a national flashpoint.
Canada's Prison Crisis: Beyond Bail Reform
Canada's correctional system faces a humanitarian crisis with overcrowded prisons, mental health emergencies, and soaring inmate deaths. Experts reveal why focusing solely on bail reform misses the bigger picture.
Yukon Votes on Electoral Reform in Historic Election
Yukon residents head to the polls in territorial election that includes groundbreaking non-binding question about changing how future governments are elected. Discover what's at stake.
BC First Nation votes for self-governance treaty
Kitselas First Nation members have voted decisively to approve a landmark treaty that moves the community toward self-governance and economic independence after decades of negotiations.
SCO Hosts First Nations Veterans Summit in Winnipeg
The Southern Chiefs' Organization brings together First Nations veterans and community members for a historic summit focused on healing, recognition, and preserving Indigenous military legacy.
34 Puppies Abandoned on Rural Ontario Road
A heartbreaking discovery in southwestern Ontario as 34 puppies were found dumped on a rural road, sparking a major rescue operation and investigation into animal welfare violations.
Calgary Petition Demands Amber Alert Reform After Teen Vanishes
A Calgary mother's desperate search for her missing 15-year-old son has ignited a province-wide movement calling for significant changes to Alberta's Amber Alert system.
Premiers Push for Tough Child Porn Sentences After Court Ruling
Alberta and Saskatchewan premiers are pushing the federal government to use the notwithstanding clause to reinstate mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences after Supreme Court ruling.
KY's Only Woman Governor Martha Layne Collins Dies at 88
Martha Layne Collins, Kentucky's first and only female governor who transformed education and economic development, has passed away at 88. Remembering her groundbreaking legacy.
Gold Eagle Casino Staying Put in Saskatoon
Saskatoon's Gold Eagle Casino will remain at its current location as SIGA dismisses relocation rumors. Learn why the popular gaming destination isn't moving and what this means for the community.
Poilievre to override Supreme Court on child porn ruling
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pledges to invoke the Constitution's notwithstanding clause to reverse a controversial Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences.
Ottawa woman charged in untaxed tobacco bust
An Ottawa woman confronts multiple charges after police uncover a significant quantity of untaxed cigarettes in a targeted enforcement operation, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat illicit tobacco trade.
Argentina's Stranded Zoo Animals Finally Rescued
Years after Argentina shuttered its controversial Luján Zoo, a massive international rescue operation is finally relocating hundreds of abandoned animals to sanctuaries across South America.
Canadian Initiative Prevents Pet Surrenders in Housing Crises
Discover how a groundbreaking Canadian program is keeping pets with their families during financial hardship, tackling the heartbreaking choice between shelter and furry companions.
Cowichan Nation Land Back Initiative Gains Strong Public Support
A groundbreaking poll reveals strong public support for returning traditional territories to Cowichan Tribes in what could become Canada's largest Indigenous-led land restitution.
B.C. Court Expands Indigenous Title to Urban Areas
A groundbreaking B.C. Supreme Court decision recognizes Indigenous title over specific urban and rural areas, challenging provincial land management and setting precedent for future claims.
BC seeks court stay in Cowichan Tribes case
British Columbia Premier David Eby announces the province will seek a court stay in the Cowichan Tribes case, citing significant implications for Indigenous reconciliation and land rights across BC.
Indigenous youth 83% of Manitoba child advocacy cases
A new report reveals disturbing overrepresentation of Indigenous youth in Manitoba's child welfare system, with advocates calling for urgent systemic reforms.
First Nations University Unveils Cultural Campus Renewal
FNUniv celebrates major campus revitalization blending modern facilities with Indigenous cultural traditions, creating a groundbreaking educational space in Saskatchewan.
Montreal Child Porn Charges: Police Seek Potential Victims
Montreal authorities are seeking potential victims after charging a 46-year-old man with child pornography offenses. Police believe there may be more victims connected to the case and urge the public to come forward with information.
Large Dogs Face Tougher Adoption Odds in Nova Scotia
New data reveals alarming adoption trends in Nova Scotia shelters, with larger dogs facing significantly longer waits and lower adoption rates than their smaller counterparts.
First Nation files historic Aboriginal title lawsuit in Quebec
A First Nation in Quebec is taking the federal and provincial governments to court in a landmark case that could redefine Indigenous land rights across Canada.
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