Author Archives: Lynda Powless

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By Julia Archelene Magsombol Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Valentine’s Day is not only about the love for your partner but…

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Transportation equity: First Nation communities urgently need solutions now

March 1, 2024 339 views

By Tiffany Dionne Prete In the vast expanse of Canada’s diverse landscapes, a critical issue persists, impacting the lives of…

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Prince Rupert’s child poverty rate highest among B.C. urban areas

March 1, 2024 350 views

By Seth Forward Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Prince Rupert has the highest rate of urban child poverty in the province…

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Training program aims for safe, sustainable drinking water for Interlake First Nations

March 1, 2024 310 views

By Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An organization fighting for the rights of Indigenous communities to have safe drinking…

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Orchard expansion in Canada’s wine country stirs fears a key wildlife corridor will be harmed

March 1, 2024 286 views

By Aaron Hemens, Indiginews THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KELOWNA, British Columbia (AP)- Just below the fog line hanging over the central…

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Growth in Indigenous languages and Global Sports Academy according to Sask Rivers reports

March 1, 2024 297 views

By Michael Oleksyn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Indigenous language programming and the Global Sports Academy at Carlton Comprehensive both have…

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A way with words: Political leaders past and present pay tribute to former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney

March 1, 2024 420 views

Mulroney is presented with a feather by Indigenous elder Alex Skead before the start of the second day of the…

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Ottawa repurposing $10.5B to hike spending on health care, housing over three years

March 1, 2024 262 views

By Mia Rabson THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- The federal government will repurpose $10.5 billion over the next three years from…

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Climate change, cost and competition for water drive settlement over tribal rights to Colorado River

February 29, 2024 310 views

By Felicia Fonseca And Suman Naishadham THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP)- A Native American tribe with one of the…

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Liberals table bill paving way for future pharmacare program a day before deadline

February 29, 2024 321 views

By Laura Osman THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- Health Minister Mark Holland tabled a long-awaited bill Thursday meant to pave the…

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What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think

February 29, 2024 281 views

By Leanne Italie THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP)-Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among…

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Now streaming on Netflix: Inuvialuit costume designs

February 29, 2024 341 views

By Aastha Sethi Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Released last week, Avatar: The Last Airbender, the eight-episode series is a live-action…

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MCK in `holding pattern’ in wake of iGaming hearing

February 29, 2024 351 views

By Marc Lalonde Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake is in a “holding pattern,” as it waits…

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History of Canada’s largest national park reveals exclusion of First Nations people and injustice

February 29, 2024 324 views

By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation tells a story from…

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N.B. teens give birth at nearly twice national average: report

February 29, 2024 343 views

By John Chilibeck Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New Brunswick still has one of the highest rates of teens giving birth…

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LU highlighted researchers during R and I Week

February 29, 2024 292 views

By Kevin Jeffrey Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THUNDER BAY- Professors and students that dedicate their time to researching specific issues…

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Banding together for government contracts

February 28, 2024 309 views

By Matteo Cimellaro Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For the first time in Canada, five Indigenous economic groups are uniting to…

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Fort Resolution `totally unprotected’ without fire department, says MLA

February 28, 2024 299 views

By Tom Taylor Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Fort Resolution is still without a functional fire department, according to Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh…

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B.C. First Nation sues federal government over ban on herring spawn fishery

February 28, 2024 316 views

BELLA BELLA, B.C.- A British Columbia First Nation says it has launched a civil lawsuit against the federal government over…

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Author Archives: Lynda Powless

Have a Heart Day, think of the children

Transportation equity: First Nation communities urgently need solutions now

Prince Rupert’s child poverty rate highest among B.C. urban areas

More documents needed from Kapuskasing to pay out 2023 evacuation costs: Feds

Training program aims for safe, sustainable drinking water for Interlake First Nations

Orchard expansion in Canada’s wine country stirs fears a key wildlife corridor will be harmed

Growth in Indigenous languages and Global Sports Academy according to Sask Rivers reports

A way with words: Political leaders past and present pay tribute to former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney

Ottawa repurposing $10.5B to hike spending on health care, housing over three years

Climate change, cost and competition for water drive settlement over tribal rights to Colorado River

Liberals table bill paving way for future pharmacare program a day before deadline

What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think

Now streaming on Netflix: Inuvialuit costume designs

MCK in `holding pattern’ in wake of iGaming hearing

History of Canada’s largest national park reveals exclusion of First Nations people and injustice

N.B. teens give birth at nearly twice national average: report

LU highlighted researchers during R and I Week

Banding together for government contracts

Fort Resolution `totally unprotected’ without fire department, says MLA

B.C. First Nation sues federal government over ban on herring spawn fishery

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