Author Archives: Lynda Powless

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By Meral Jamal Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Since time immemorial, the Hai?zaqv (Heiltsuk) Nation has sustainably harvested wan?ai (herring) in…

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Coroner’s Jury concludes cocaine overdose caused Myles Sanderson’s death

March 7, 2024 677 views

By Ryan Kiedrowski Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A high-speed chase, risky vehicular takedown and fatal drug overdose. These aspects received…

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Ottawa, Nunavut sign $36M deal to improve health care services in territory

March 7, 2024 611 views

Iqaluit, Nunavut -Nunavut and the federal government are spending nearly $36 million to improve access to health care in the…

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Fire that destroyed nursing station forces Ontario First Nation to evacuate patients

March 7, 2024 525 views

CAT LAKE FIRST NATION, ONTARIO- A remote northwestern Ontario First Nation has evacuated people with specific medical needs after a…

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West Moberly First Nation ‘disheartened and frustrated’ by reactions to Land Act amendments

March 7, 2024 475 views

By Edward Hitchins Local Journalism Initiative Reporter West Moberly First Nation (WMFN) says negative reactions to the provincial government’s proposed…

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Supreme Court Approves Federal Indigenous Child Welfare Legislation

March 7, 2024 621 views

By Jeremy Appel Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Indigenous leaders expressed relief in early February when the Supreme Court of Canada…

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Land settlement nets nearly $60 million for community in B.C.

March 7, 2024 561 views

By Marc Lalonde Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The federal government and a First Nations community in British Columbia announced late…

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Vancouver police, First Nation ties have ‘broken down’ since settlement: review

March 7, 2024 503 views

VNCOUVER B.C.-Vancouver’s police board and the Heiltsuk Nation both say they are committed to working together after a report found…

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Fort Nelson Literary Society assisting Prophet River First Nation with water settlement claims

March 7, 2024 485 views

By Edward Hitchins Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) members are receiving assistance filing claims as part…

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Calls mount for crackdown on false fossil fuel ads

March 7, 2024 591 views

By Rochelle Baker Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Gitanyow Nation is calling on both the provincial and federal governments to…

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Infrastructure Bank, First Nations Bank join forces to support smaller scale Indigenous development

March 7, 2024 578 views

By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Indigenous communities looking to advance infrastructure projects now have access to a new…

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The Healthcare Crisis For Indigenous Peoples In Alberta

March 6, 2024 645 views

By Chevi Rabbit Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The healthcare system in Alberta fails Indigenous peoples, perpetuating a cycle of suffering…

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As disasters mount, First Nations’ safety has never been more pressing: Woodhouse

March 6, 2024 592 views

By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS GATINEAU, Que.- First Nations leaders gathered Wednesday to discuss how they can better prepare…

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Vancouver police, First Nation ties have ‘broken down’ since settlement: review

March 6, 2024 637 views

VANCOUVER- A review of a “landmark” agreement between Vancouver Police and a B.C. First Nation says the relationship has “broken…

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Fire that destroyed nursing station forces Ontario First Nation to evacuate patients

March 5, 2024 512 views

The chief of a remote northwestern Ontario First Nation says his community has evacuated people with specific medical needs after…

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Portraits of survivors to be featured at Humboldt gallery

March 5, 2024 512 views

By Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A upcoming exhibit at the Humboldt and District Gallery will feature portraits of…

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Alberta outlines five year, $125M plan to protect communities from drought, floods

March 5, 2024 572 views

By Bill Graveland THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY- The Alberta government is promising $125 million over five years to protect communities…

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Investors sought for sovereign wealth fund

March 5, 2024 699 views

By Miriam Lafontaine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KAHNAWAKE- The investment manager for the Kahnawake Sovereign Wealth Fund (KSWF), Branden Morris,…

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Yuk Yuk’s head comes to defence of controversial comedy act accused of using anti Indigenous racism, misogyny to get laughs

March 4, 2024 611 views

By Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The CEO of Canada’s largest comedy club chain says he believes that comedy…

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CAP empathizes with Indigenous inmates

March 4, 2024 610 views

By Julia Archelene Magsombol Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After attending many court cases, Kim Beaudin, national vice chief of the…

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Author Archives: Lynda Powless

Hai?zaqv takes legal action against `Canada’ after DFO shut down nation’s herring fishery (

Coroner’s Jury concludes cocaine overdose caused Myles Sanderson’s death

Ottawa, Nunavut sign $36M deal to improve health care services in territory

Fire that destroyed nursing station forces Ontario First Nation to evacuate patients

West Moberly First Nation ‘disheartened and frustrated’ by reactions to Land Act amendments

Supreme Court Approves Federal Indigenous Child Welfare Legislation

Land settlement nets nearly $60 million for community in B.C.

Vancouver police, First Nation ties have ‘broken down’ since settlement: review

Fort Nelson Literary Society assisting Prophet River First Nation with water settlement claims

Calls mount for crackdown on false fossil fuel ads

Infrastructure Bank, First Nations Bank join forces to support smaller scale Indigenous development

The Healthcare Crisis For Indigenous Peoples In Alberta

As disasters mount, First Nations’ safety has never been more pressing: Woodhouse

Vancouver police, First Nation ties have ‘broken down’ since settlement: review

Fire that destroyed nursing station forces Ontario First Nation to evacuate patients

Portraits of survivors to be featured at Humboldt gallery

Alberta outlines five year, $125M plan to protect communities from drought, floods

Investors sought for sovereign wealth fund

Yuk Yuk’s head comes to defence of controversial comedy act accused of using anti Indigenous racism, misogyny to get laughs

CAP empathizes with Indigenous inmates