Author Archives: Lynda Powless

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By Tom Summer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Blueberry River First Nations is developing a bat stewardship program to improve roosting…

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Northern Alberta chiefs declare emergency over mental health, addictions crisis

September 8, 2023 400 views

By Jamin Mike in Edmonton Canadian Press FORT MCMURRAY- A tribal council representing five First Nations in northeastern Alberta declared…

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New doc to premiere at TIFF shines spotlight on clean water inequities faced by First Nations

September 8, 2023 430 views

By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The struggle faced by First Nation communities to access clean, potable water is…

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‘Low key’ King Charles focused on Indigenous reconciliation in first year on throne

September 7, 2023 341 views

By Morgan Lowrie THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL- Chadwick Cowie says he’s feeling cautiously optimistic about King Charles III’s relationship with…

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Northern Alberta chiefs declare emergency over mental health, addictions crisis

September 7, 2023 372 views

FORT MCMURRAY- A tribal council representing five First Nations in northeastern Alberta have declared a state of emergency over what…

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Healing is first priority after WLFN purchases former residential `school’ site

September 7, 2023 377 views

By Dionne Phillips Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Content Warning: This article includes graphic content involving residential “schools” including accounts of…

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Lac La Ronge Indian Band bringing urban members together over land based practices, language

September 7, 2023 338 views

By Jayda Taylor Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is working to ensure urban members…

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Six Nations woman on peace bond from 2018 triple murders facing charge of aggravated assault

September 7, 2023 594 views

OHSWEKEN, – A 37-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following an assault after an incident on Harold Road just…

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Man facing impaired and dangerous driving charges

September 7, 2023 442 views

OHSWEKEN, ON- A 21-year-old truck driver has been arrested and charged following a two-vehicle collision Sunday (Sept., 3) at about…

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Ohsweken man facing Dangerous Driving charges

September 7, 2023 418 views

SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER- A 39-year-old Ohsweken man is facing charges including Dangerous Driving after a vehicle was…

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Critics blast proposed ISC spending cuts

September 7, 2023 476 views

By Marc Lalonde Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake Grand Chief said proposed funding cuts to the…

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Many can breathe “sigh of relief” as B.C.’s wildfire risk lowers, minister says

September 7, 2023 450 views

The end is near for British Columbia’s fire season, but the provincial emergency management minister says the “sleeping giant” in…

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Many can breathe “sigh of relief” as B.C.’s wildfire risk lowers, minister says

September 7, 2023 365 views

The end is near for British Columbia’s fire season, but the provincial emergency management minister says the “sleeping giant” in…

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‘Freedom Convoy’ got more volatile as protest went on, police officer tells court

September 7, 2023 276 views

By Laura Osman THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- The longer “Freedom Convoy” demonstrators blockaded Ottawa streets in protest of COVID-19 public…

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Indigenous monitors on site for flood mitigation work at Edmonton water treatment plants

September 7, 2023 373 views

By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Edmonton City Council’s Utility Committee members heard from EPCOR Sept. 5 regarding the…

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Deb Haaland, first Indigenous member of U.S. cabinet, meets counterparts in Ottawa

September 6, 2023 416 views

WASHINGTON- The first-ever Indigenous member of the U.S. cabinet is in Canada to talk about how best to help First…

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Remains of two Innu children exhumed in Quebec as families question who they buried

September 6, 2023 381 views

MONTREAL- The remains of two Innu children have been exhumed from a Quebec cemetery to help give closure to families…

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Book shows how a seed harvested and sown by the ancestors demonstrated love for future generations

September 6, 2023 315 views

By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The circle of life is explained in an upcoming children’s book written by…

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Minnesota seeks unifying symbol to replace state flag considered offensive to Native Americans

September 6, 2023 276 views

By Steve Karnowski THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS (AP)-A state commission went to work Tuesday on designing a new state flag…

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Indigenous wellness camp in northern Sask. receives funding commitment from province

September 6, 2023 264 views

By Jayda Taylor Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A northern Saskatchewan wellness camp is receiving funding stability from the provincial government.…

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Author Archives: Lynda Powless

Halifax’s new development projects must not repeat the wrongs done to racialized communities

Northern Alberta chiefs declare emergency over mental health, addictions crisis

New doc to premiere at TIFF shines spotlight on clean water inequities faced by First Nations

‘Low key’ King Charles focused on Indigenous reconciliation in first year on throne

Northern Alberta chiefs declare emergency over mental health, addictions crisis

Healing is first priority after WLFN purchases former residential `school’ site

Lac La Ronge Indian Band bringing urban members together over land based practices, language

Six Nations woman on peace bond from 2018 triple murders facing charge of aggravated assault

Man facing impaired and dangerous driving charges

Ohsweken man facing Dangerous Driving charges

Critics blast proposed ISC spending cuts

Many can breathe “sigh of relief” as B.C.’s wildfire risk lowers, minister says

Many can breathe “sigh of relief” as B.C.’s wildfire risk lowers, minister says

‘Freedom Convoy’ got more volatile as protest went on, police officer tells court

Indigenous monitors on site for flood mitigation work at Edmonton water treatment plants

Deb Haaland, first Indigenous member of U.S. cabinet, meets counterparts in Ottawa

Remains of two Innu children exhumed in Quebec as families question who they buried

Book shows how a seed harvested and sown by the ancestors demonstrated love for future generations

Minnesota seeks unifying symbol to replace state flag considered offensive to Native Americans

Indigenous wellness camp in northern Sask. receives funding commitment from province

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