National Newsticker It’s Official. Climate Change Has Brought Deadly Health Risks to BC February 14, 2024 728 views By Michelle Gamage Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Vancouver Coastal Health warned Tuesday that we’re not ready for extreme weather caused…
National Newsticker Minister eyes Indigenous communities for justice grant uptake February 14, 2024 638 views By George Lee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Indigenous groups are well-positioned to enhance the delivery of justice services at the…
National Newsticker Nunavut achieves largest land transfer in Canadian history February 14, 2024 717 views By Patrick Quinn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nunavut’s historic devolution (or Namminiqsurniq) agreement with the government of Canada on January…
National Newsticker Indigenous leaders laud beautiful, happy Supreme Court ruling on child welfare jurisdiction February 14, 2024 671 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the federal government was within…
National Newsticker First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in B.C. February 14, 2024 663 views OTTAWA-An Indigenous-led group is criticizing what it says is the “gross mismanagement” of aquaculture in British Columbia by the Fisheries…
National Newsticker Fisheries minister leaning toward suspending this year’s Maritime baby eel fishery February 14, 2024 611 views HALIFAX- Canada’s fisheries minister says she wants to shut down this year’s lucrative baby eel fishery with only weeks to…
Read more National Newsticker UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY Valentine’s Day And The Power Of Love February 14, 2024 656 views By Xavier Kataquapit www.underthenorthernsky.com We celebrate Valentines Day with wishes for those we are romantically interested in or in general…
National Newsticker Tory MP says he’ll apologize to First Nation for ‘grossly disrespectful’ comments February 13, 2024 537 views By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- A Conservative MP says he’ll apologize after facing demands that he retract comments…
National Newsticker Less than one month left to submit claim for drinking water compensation February 13, 2024 593 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With less than one month left for claims to be submitted for compensation…
National Newsticker Manitoba First Nations leaders applaud Supreme Court affirming Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare February 13, 2024 635 views By Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative Reporter First Nations leaders are applauding last week’s Supreme Court decision that affirms Indigenous…
National Newsticker Opioid crisis and homlessness focus of Blackfoot Nation discussion February 12, 2024 728 views By Theodora Macleod LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA-Community members from across Blackfoot Nation gathered on Friday at the Sandman Hotel to discuss the…
National Newsticker Tla’amin Nation set to reclaim village of tisk?at 151 years after it was taken: `It’s like a long lost relative’ February 12, 2024 771 views By Abby Francis Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For the Tla’amin Nation, the loss of their village site tisk?at has been…
National Newsticker ‘Done being patient’: Treaty 4 First Nations suing Ottawa over $5 annuity payments February 11, 2024 728 views By Jeremy Simes THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA- Chief Lynn Acoose says she’s taking a step elders and past Indigenous leaders…
National Newsticker Indigenous chief champions harmony: Record immigration numbers welcomed with open arms February 11, 2024 742 views By Michael Staples Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A staunch defender of Indigenous rights and culture in Canada says he’s not…
National Newsticker Supreme Court upholds Ottawa’s Indigenous child welfare law, denies Quebec’s appeal February 10, 2024 661 views By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- Indigenous communities and leaders across the country cheered Friday as the Supreme Court…
National Newsticker Winter roads are in a state of emergency: NAN February 10, 2024 750 views By Mike Stimpson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THUNDER BAY- Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) chiefs declared a “winter roads state of…
National Newsticker Supreme Court upholds Ottawa’s Indigenous child welfare law, denies Quebec’s appeal February 9, 2024 573 views By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- Indigenous communities and leaders across the country cheered Friday as the Supreme Court…
National Newsticker Poll worker nun triggered some residents at Manitoba Indigenous seniors’ home: report February 9, 2024 576 views By Brittany Hobson THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG- The hiring of a nun to run a mobile voting poll at an…
Read more National Newsticker Mother of two sisters who claimed to be Inuit pleads guilty to fraud February 9, 2024 929 views Amira and Nadya Gill received almost $200,000 in grant and scholarship monies intended for Indigenous students. (Supplied photo) NUNAVUT-A Toronto…
National Newsticker Supreme Court upholds Ottawa’s Indigenous child welfare act, denies Quebec’s appeal February 9, 2024 749 views OTTAWA- The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the federal Indigenous child welfare act is constitutional, affirming that First…
