Author Archives: Lynda Powless

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By Sanuda Ranawake Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ST JOHN’S, N.L.- Miriam Saunders knows the pain of losing a child, she…

Oak Flat, near where a copper mine is proposed, is dotted with rugged boulders and desert vegetation. Bri Cossavella/Cronkite News

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How Apache Stronghold’s fight to protect Oak Flat in central Arizona has played out over the years

March 4, 2024 708 views

Oak Flat, near where a copper mine is proposed, is dotted with rugged boulders and desert vegetation. Bri Cossavella/Cronkite…

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Study suggests Nunavimmiut more likely to die from lung cancer

March 4, 2024 622 views

By Cedric Gallant Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new study suggests people who live in Nunavik are more likely to…

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Metis Hunters’ Killer Offered Temporary Unsupervised Leave From Prison Sentence

March 4, 2024 544 views

By Jeremy Appel Local Journalism Initiative Reporter One of two men convicted of killing Metis hunters Jacob Sansom and Maurice…

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Blue Quills University Receives $2 Million Grant For Indigenous Teacher Training

March 4, 2024 503 views

By Jeremy Appel Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Treaty 6-based Indigenous university has received a $2-million grant from the Rideau…

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Indigenous women in Greenland sue Denmark over involuntary contraception in the 1960s and 70s

March 4, 2024 568 views

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP)- A group of Indigenous women in Greenland has sued Denmark for forcing them to be fitted with…

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Have a Heart Day, think of the children

March 4, 2024 519 views

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 567 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 580 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 543 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 535 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 565 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 800 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 502 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 579 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 541 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 506 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 587 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 618 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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Author Archives: Lynda Powless

‘This is worse than residential school’

How Apache Stronghold’s fight to protect Oak Flat in central Arizona has played out over the years

Study suggests Nunavimmiut more likely to die from lung cancer

Metis Hunters’ Killer Offered Temporary Unsupervised Leave From Prison Sentence

Blue Quills University Receives $2 Million Grant For Indigenous Teacher Training

Indigenous women in Greenland sue Denmark over involuntary contraception in the 1960s and 70s

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