National Newsticker ‘Economic reconciliation’: Mi’kmaw communities invest in Nova Scotia battery plants February 15, 2024 143 views OTTAWA- A corporation co-owned by 13 Mi’kmaw communities is investing in new battery plants with Nova Scotia Power, in what…
National Newsticker First Nations, Jim Balsillie slam government over lack of consultation on AI bill February 15, 2024 157 views By Anja Karadeglija THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA-The Assembly of First Nations is warning it could take the Liberal government to…
National Newsticker North Dakota takes federal government to trial over costs to police Dakota Access Pipeline protests February 15, 2024 138 views By Jack Dura THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BISMARCK, N.D. (AP)- North Dakota is set to take the federal government to trial…
National Newsticker Manitoba man who was switched at birth receives Metis citizenship February 14, 2024 174 views WINNIPEG- A Manitoba man who was switched at birth and raised without being aware of his Indigenous heritage for more…
National Newsticker First Nations call on feds to oppose nuclear waste disposal site near Ottawa River February 14, 2024 183 views OTTAWA-First Nations leaders are calling on the federal government to oppose a nuclear waste disposal site near the Ottawa River…
National Newsticker It’s Official. Climate Change Has Brought Deadly Health Risks to BC February 14, 2024 176 views By Michelle Gamage Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Vancouver Coastal Health warned Tuesday that we’re not ready for extreme weather caused…
National Newsticker Minister eyes Indigenous communities for justice grant uptake February 14, 2024 164 views By George Lee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Indigenous groups are well-positioned to enhance the delivery of justice services at the…
National Newsticker Nunavut achieves largest land transfer in Canadian history February 14, 2024 206 views By Patrick Quinn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nunavut’s historic devolution (or Namminiqsurniq) agreement with the government of Canada on January…
Read more EditorialNational News Is Six Nations Elected Council really there…? February 14, 2024 279 views The newly elected Six Nations Elected Council is now into its third month and still spending the majority of its…
National Newsticker Indigenous leaders laud beautiful, happy Supreme Court ruling on child welfare jurisdiction February 14, 2024 164 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the federal government was within…
National Newsticker First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in B.C. February 14, 2024 158 views OTTAWA-An Indigenous-led group is criticizing what it says is the “gross mismanagement” of aquaculture in British Columbia by the Fisheries…
National Newsticker Fisheries minister leaning toward suspending this year’s Maritime baby eel fishery February 14, 2024 137 views HALIFAX- Canada’s fisheries minister says she wants to shut down this year’s lucrative baby eel fishery with only weeks to…
Read more National Newsticker UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY Valentine’s Day And The Power Of Love February 14, 2024 158 views By Xavier Kataquapit www.underthenorthernsky.com We celebrate Valentines Day with wishes for those we are romantically interested in or in general…
National Newsticker Tory MP says he’ll apologize to First Nation for ‘grossly disrespectful’ comments February 13, 2024 154 views By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- A Conservative MP says he’ll apologize after facing demands that he retract comments…
National Newsticker Less than one month left to submit claim for drinking water compensation February 13, 2024 157 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With less than one month left for claims to be submitted for compensation…
National Newsticker Manitoba First Nations leaders applaud Supreme Court affirming Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare February 13, 2024 172 views By Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative Reporter First Nations leaders are applauding last week’s Supreme Court decision that affirms Indigenous…
National Newsticker Opioid crisis and homlessness focus of Blackfoot Nation discussion February 12, 2024 191 views By Theodora Macleod LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA-Community members from across Blackfoot Nation gathered on Friday at the Sandman Hotel to discuss the…
National Newsticker Tla’amin Nation set to reclaim village of tisk?at 151 years after it was taken: `It’s like a long lost relative’ February 12, 2024 203 views By Abby Francis Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For the Tla’amin Nation, the loss of their village site tisk?at has been…
National Newsticker ‘Done being patient’: Treaty 4 First Nations suing Ottawa over $5 annuity payments February 11, 2024 205 views By Jeremy Simes THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA- Chief Lynn Acoose says she’s taking a step elders and past Indigenous leaders…
National Newsticker Indigenous chief champions harmony: Record immigration numbers welcomed with open arms February 11, 2024 189 views By Michael Staples Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A staunch defender of Indigenous rights and culture in Canada says he’s not…