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CALGARY- A three-week trial has been scheduled for next year in Calgary for an Alberta man accused of killing a…

Manitoba government urged to keep promise to search of landfill for women’s remains

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WINNIPEG- The families of two slain First Nations women are continuing to press the Manitoba government to search a landfill…

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Suncor signs oilsands lease development MOU with Fort McKay First Nation

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By Amanda Stephenson THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY- Suncor Energy Inc. has signed an agreement with the Fort McKay First Nation…

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Leaked map suggests B.C. has approved less than half of proposed old growth deferrals

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By Brenna Owen THE CANADIAN PRESS A report from the B.C. branch of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says…

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`They’re big moccasins to fill’: Outgoing TRU chancellor honoured for trailblazing work in education

March 7, 2024 938 views

By Dionne Phillips Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During an event to honour outgoing Thompson Rivers University (TRU) chancellor Nathan Matthew,…

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Letter from B.C. ministers calls for `direct and immediate action’ at Union Bay ship breaking facility

March 7, 2024 846 views

By Madeline Dunnett Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A letter sent from two British Columbia ministers on Feb. 20 calls for…

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Six Nations Elected Council reminding band members to apply for the Drinking Water Settlement not eligible for

March 7, 2024 919 views

By Lisa Iesse Writer SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND – Six Nations community members are raising questions about a March…

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Lawsuit takes on Alberta Energy Regulator, province over Kearl oilsands releases

March 7, 2024 771 views

By Bob Weber THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON- An Alberta First Nation has filed a sweeping lawsuit against the province’s energy…

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Norfolk banking on flood of cash from province, Ottawa to fund $450 million water system

March 7, 2024 826 views

Norfolk County Mayor wants to bring clean water to Six Nations of the Grand River Canada’s most populous First Nation…

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Vancouver based restaurant captures national Indigenous culinary tourism award

March 7, 2024 717 views

By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s a good thing that perseverance is one of Inez Cook’s traits. Cook,…

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

March 7, 2024 756 views

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 907 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 824 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 696 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 611 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 830 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 732 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 644 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 637 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 815 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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Author Archives: Lynda Powless

Three week trial set for Alberta man accused in 1976 death of Calgary teen mom

Manitoba government urged to keep promise to search of landfill for women’s remains

Suncor signs oilsands lease development MOU with Fort McKay First Nation

Leaked map suggests B.C. has approved less than half of proposed old growth deferrals

`They’re big moccasins to fill’: Outgoing TRU chancellor honoured for trailblazing work in education

Letter from B.C. ministers calls for `direct and immediate action’ at Union Bay ship breaking facility

Six Nations Elected Council reminding band members to apply for the Drinking Water Settlement not eligible for

Lawsuit takes on Alberta Energy Regulator, province over Kearl oilsands releases

Norfolk banking on flood of cash from province, Ottawa to fund $450 million water system

Vancouver based restaurant captures national Indigenous culinary tourism award

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