National Newsticker Tory MP walks back comments on First Nations water plants amid criticism February 8, 2024 175 views By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA-After drawing criticism earlier this week for saying that some First Nations are burning…
National Newsticker Water service disrupted at Rainy River First Nations February 8, 2024 171 views By Mike Stimpson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter RAINY RIVER FIRST NATIONS- Households in Rainy River First Nations are experiencing a…
National Newsticker Scientists use collaborative research methods in Nuu chah nulth COVID study February 8, 2024 151 views By Alexandra Mehl Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An ongoing study is looking back on how COVID-19 affected Nuu-chah-nulth people, with…
National Newsticker Feds’ labour data shows wage gap for Indigenous workers February 7, 2024 167 views By Isaac Nay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new tool created by Ottawa to reveal potential barriers in the workplace…
National Newsticker Activist group rebrands, but its hard push for a national wildfire agency remains February 7, 2024 163 views By Matteo Cimellaro Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Pink paint splashed over artist Tom Thomson’s iconic Northern River. A topless protester…
National Newsticker MN S happy to see self governance law reach third reading in House of Commons February 7, 2024 225 views By Michael Oleksyn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A law that would recognize self-governance for Metis people in Saskatchewan, Ontario, and…
Read more Local NewsNational News Our water is under threat: New global initiative to find solutions with Indigenous expertise February 7, 2024 245 views By Isaac Nay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As climate change threatens global water systems, a new research initiative aims to…
National Newsticker Northern Manitoba First Nations declare state of emergency over poor winter roads February 7, 2024 201 views WINNIPEG- Chiefs from four northern Manitoba First Nations say they have declared a state of emergency because unseasonably warm weather…
National Newsticker Concerns persist about radioactive waste disposal site in Ontario February 7, 2024 177 views By Natasha Bulowski Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Everyone agrees a safe solution is needed for Canada’s current and future radioactive…
National Newsticker Metis speedskater hopes to represent Canada at 2026 Winter Olympics February 7, 2024 135 views By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alison Desmarais aspires to become an Olympian. The Metis Nation of Alberta member…
National Newsticker Tangible bones store intangible culture, memories and stories February 7, 2024 156 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Until federal politicians start “valuing people in their own homes”, intangible cultural heritage…
National Newsticker Makivvik election sees sharp drop off in voter turnout February 7, 2024 132 views By Cedric Gallant Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Pita Aatami won the Makivvik Corp. presidential election in a landslide last week,…
National Newsticker White House renews calls on Congress to extend internet subsidy program February 7, 2024 141 views By Kavish Harjai THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The White House is pressing Congress to extend a subsidy program that helps one…
National Newsticker Peace Gallery North presents double solo art exhibit in February February 7, 2024 143 views By Edward Hitchins Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Peace Gallery North is displaying the work of two Peace region Artists through…
National Newsticker Who’s really to blame in the James Smith tragedy? February 7, 2024 102 views By Ryan Kiedrowski Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A nation once again turned it’s eyes toward east-central Saskatchewan as details about…
National Newsticker Gwich’in Tribal Council hopes to bring language nests to other communities February 7, 2024 107 views By Tom Taylor Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tr’iinin Tsal Ginjik Ge’tr’oonahtan, the Gwich’in Tribal Council’s language nest, has been a…
National Newsticker ‘I’m so sick of this happening’: Advocate calls for national fire strategy February 7, 2024 123 views By Amanda Rabski-McColl Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Peawanuck woman is calling for a national Indigenous fire strategy after another…
National Newsticker Indigenous language hub seeking new funding after feds renwal rejection February 7, 2024 116 views By Sidney Coles Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After losing its biggest funder Canadian Heritage last year, the Victoria Native Friendship…
National Newsticker One month left to submit a claim under the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement February 7, 2024 131 views TORONTO, Feb. 07, 2024— Eligible First Nations communities and individuals have until March 7, 2024, to submit a claim under…
National Newsticker New AFN chief looks to turn page with Pierre Poilievre from Harper era tensions February 5, 2024 179 views By Alessia Passafiume and Stephanie Taylor THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is…