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‘You saved a lot of our people’: Four syilx Nation members honoured for contributions

By Aaron Hemens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews With her family, colleagues and community surrounding her, an emotional nkwancinem Kim Montgomery was gifted a special fox pelt to honour her 20 years of service with the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA). A key and dedicated member of ONA’s wellness team, nkwancinem was honoured by her colleagues in her home community of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band. She was one of four syilx Nation members to have had their lifelong achievements and…

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It’s audit time

It appears the current members of the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) don’t seem to mind setting…

First Nations Policing a right!

Editorial: It’s about integrity

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The Feather Report – Black & White and Red All Over

Black & White and Red All Over Photos by Carl Pascoe & Rachel A. Powless By…

The Feather Report Summer Blues

MEET THE CHIEF: Garden River Chief Andy Rickard and council work to keep community COVID-19 safe

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City launches Digital Service Squad to help small businesses adopt online technologies

Brantford, ON – In partnership with the Downtown Brantford BIA, the Brantford-Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre…

New First Nations Report Details Groundbreaking Dialogue around Native Stewardship of Lands, Natural Resources and Sacred Sites

Statement by Minister Wilson-Raybould on the accomplishments of 2016

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‘You saved a lot of our people’: Four syilx Nation members honoured for contributions

By Aaron Hemens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews With her family, colleagues and community surrounding her,…

N.L. government announces Team Labrador to secure economic benefits from energy deal

The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it wants to make sure Labradorians benefit from the province’s…

Province announces $2.2 million for community environmental projects

By Paige Morgan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, River Valley Sun Western New Brunswick organizations included in…

150 Years of Treaty 6

By Carol Baldwin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Wakaw Recorder In 1876, First Nations and the Crown…

First Nation-led pilot turns forestry waste into foam with federal backing

By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer As wildfires burn through BC forests,…

Six Nations Elected Council facing community storm over “secret” Brantford boundry lands MOU

Mayor Kevin Davis and Six Nations Elected Chief-Sherri-Lyn Hill sign what Brantford Mayor Davis called a…

Calgary police officer charged in shooting death of Stoney Nakoda man will go to trial

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook ÎYÂRHE NAKODA – A Calgary police…

Mînî Thnî skateboard program empowering youth, looks to revamp community park

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook ÎYÂRHE NAKODA – On Wednesday nights…

B.C., federal governments announce $106.5 million investment for new fisheries fund

The British Columbia and federal governments have announced a joint investment of $106.5 million over five…

Ontario First Nation evacuated for second time this summer as nursing station flooded

By Maan Alhmidi Neskantaga First Nation had to be evacuated again after a sewage flood at…

Manitoba premier questions reliability of trade deal with erratic Trump

By Ian Bickis Manitoba’s premier says he is open to returning U.S. booze to provincial shelves…

New docuseries on Arctic life premieres next month on APTN

 By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Terry Uyarak is an acclaimed Inuk singer/songwriter who…

Manitoba premier questions reliability of trade deal with erratic Trump

Manitoba’s premier says he is open to returning U.S. booze to provincial shelves but wonders how…

Manitoba teacher commissioner received 94 complaints in 15 months, report reveals

By Maggie Macintosh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press Ninety-four complaints about teacher misconduct were…

Ontario First Nation evacuated for second time this summer as nursing station flooded

Neskantaga First Nation chief says his northern Ontario community had to be evacuated again after a…

Native House board reinstated by Quebec Registrar

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The Quebec Enterprise Registrar has reinstated the former…

Crown wants jail for man guilty of sharing disturbing images

By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Provincial Court judge in Prince…

Prince George company sues developer of wood pellet plant

By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Prince George construction company says…

Nunavik partners with Cité Joie to provide temporary housing

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and…

BC Prosecution Service says appeal not viable after man accused of murder acquitted

By Darryl Greer The BC Prosecution Service says appealing the acquittal of a man accused of…

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