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.
Category : Search result: Indigenous Funding Gap
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.
Edmonton Mayor Slams Federal Budget Over Municipal Funding
Edmonton's mayor expresses deep disappointment as federal budget provides no new operational funding for cities, while speculation about Mark Carney's political future intensifies.
Gov Shutdown Puts SNAP, WIC Food Assistance at Risk
As another government shutdown looms, millions of American families relying on SNAP benefits and infant formula assistance through WIC face uncertainty and potential food insecurity.
Sudbury research on gender-based violence gets funding boost
Sudbury's SHE MATTERS project receives federal funding to investigate systemic obstacles preventing gender-based violence survivors from accessing essential services and support.
Ukrainian Students in Sask Fear Aid Program Cutoff
Ukrainian students studying in Saskatchewan express growing anxiety as a crucial financial aid program supporting their education faces potential termination, leaving many uncertain about their academic futures.
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.
Senator Pupatello Hails Budget Support for Windsor-Essex
Senator Sandra Pupatello hails transformative federal budget investments in Windsor-Essex's electric vehicle ecosystem, infrastructure, and healthcare systems.
Ripple Raises $500M in Latest Funding Round
Blockchain powerhouse Ripple secures half-billion dollar funding in latest investment round, valuing company at staggering $15 billion as crypto market shows resilience.
Vancouver Park Board Fights Mayor's Budget Cuts
Vancouver's elected Park Board is taking a stand against city-imposed budget reductions that threaten community services, programs, and maintenance across local parks and recreation facilities.
Kingsville Approves Infrastructure Savings Plan
Kingsville Town Council approves groundbreaking infrastructure savings strategy, creating dedicated reserve funds to tackle aging facilities without burdening taxpayers.
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.
Quebec's Bill 94 Targets Vulnerable Students: EMSB
The English Montreal School Board is speaking out against Quebec's Bill 94, warning it disproportionately affects the province's most vulnerable students and could have devastating consequences for educational access.
Calgary Mayor's Cautious Optimism on Federal Budget
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas expresses measured optimism about the 2021 federal budget, highlighting potential benefits for Alberta's economy while raising concerns about ongoing challenges for the energy sector.
BC Libraries Struggle with Soaring eBook Demand
British Columbia libraries are facing a digital crisis as exploding demand for eBooks and digital materials outpaces available funding, creating growing wait times and access barriers for patrons across the province.
Elections Alberta Funding Crisis Threatens Citizen Petitions
As Elections Alberta struggles with funding, citizen petition initiatives hang in the balance. Forever Canadian advocates for permanent election funding to protect democratic processes in Alberta.
Federal Budget 2025: Quebec's Major Gains
Discover how Quebec stands to gain billions from Ottawa's latest budget, with massive investments in healthcare, green technology, and infrastructure that could transform the province's economic landscape.
Federal Budget 2024: Manitoba's Key Takeaways
Breaking down how Ottawa's latest budget impacts Manitobans - from housing and healthcare to carbon tax tensions and economic investments.
$750M Budget Boost for Early-Stage Canadian Tech
Canada's 2025 federal budget addresses the critical 'valley of death' funding gap with $750 million in strategic investments aimed at helping early-stage tech companies scale and compete globally.
Edmonton funds $1M winter day shelters amid cold snap
City council approves emergency funding to expand daytime shelter capacity during harsh winter months, providing crucial warm spaces for vulnerable residents.
AI Slop or Real Art? Canadian Artists Debate AI Creativity
Windsor artists debate whether AI-generated content qualifies as real art while warning that underfunding human creativity will lead to an explosion of algorithmic 'slop'.
Liberals Promise Cost-Effective Gun Buyback Program
The Liberal government pledges cost-effective implementation of Canada's controversial firearm buyback initiative, promising careful management of taxpayer dollars while addressing gun violence.
Elections Alberta Questions $13.5M for Recall Petitions
Alberta's election watchdog urges provincial government to reconsider massive funding request for recall legislation and citizen initiatives, citing significant financial burden.
Canada's $2B Critical Minerals Fund Includes Equity Stakes
The Canadian government unveils a massive $2 billion fund to accelerate critical minerals development, including taking direct equity positions in key mining projects to secure supply chains.
Canada cuts foreign aid, research funding to pre-pandemic levels
The Canadian government is implementing significant budget cuts to international assistance and academic research, returning spending to 2019 levels amid fiscal constraints.
Canada's budget boosts CBC funding, eyes Eurovision entry
The Liberal government's latest budget includes increased funding for CBC/Radio-Canada and explores Canada's potential entry into the Eurovision Song Contest, signaling new cultural ambitions.
Carney's Budget: What's Missing from Canada's Fiscal Plan
An in-depth analysis of the surprising omissions in Finance Minister Carney's inaugural federal budget, from climate action to housing affordability gaps.
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