Author Archives: Lynda Powless

July 3, 2025 304 views

By Nono Shen and Brieanna Charlebois Mounties say a wildfire that has triggered evacuations near Lytton, B.C. was caused when…

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What does it mean to be Indigenous?: Two new anthologies answer the question

July 3, 2025 301 views

By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Two anthologies edited by sisters Stephanie and Sara Sinclair that will hit…

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‘Incredibly ambitious and probably really stupid’: R.T. Thorne’s sci-fi debut ’40 Acres’

July 3, 2025 524 views

By Alex Nino Gheciu R.T. Thorne says he could have played it safe with his debut feature. Instead, he swung…

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Wildfire having low impact on local police

July 3, 2025 332 views

By Amanda Jeffery, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Drayton Valley and District Free Press Wildfire season is in full-swing, but thus…

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Celebrated poet Gimaa R. Stacey Laforme reflects on Grief, Hope, and Reconciliation

July 3, 2025 314 views

By Riley Murphy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Caledon Citizen During National Indigenous History Month, residents were invited to join in…

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Cooler conditions forecast for much of B.C., expected to aid in fire fight Slugline: Wildfires-BC

July 3, 2025 263 views

By Brieanna Charlebois British Columbia’s wildfire service says cool conditions and thunderstorms are in the forecast for much of the…

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Public comment period opens for Kahnawà:ke residency law

July 3, 2025 297 views

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The Kahnawake Legislative Commission (KLC) has launched a five-week comment period to…

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Metal in water prompts testing for Six Nations residents

July 3, 2025 278 views

By Celeste Percy-Beauregard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator Some Six Nations residents may be eligible for well water…

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MCK turns to the renewable energy market for stable long-term returns for KSWF

July 3, 2025 301 views

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase It looks like the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) is becoming a…

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Haldimand councillors ‘appalled’ as mayor fires top civil servant using expanded powers

July 3, 2025 449 views

By J.P. Antonacci, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator The mayor of Haldimand County fired the rural municipality’s top…

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Praise for crews, worries for health as fire season returns to Dehcho

July 3, 2025 232 views

By Jacksen Friske, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio Wildfires and smoke are back in the Dehcho. For some residents,…

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Fire again threatens Lytton, B.C., one of hundreds of blazes across Canada

July 2, 2025 284 views

By Brenna Owen This week marks the four-year anniversary of a deadly wildfire that destroyed the British Columbia village of…

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Sign at Ontario’s popular Sauble Beach changed to reflect First Nation land ownership

July 2, 2025 271 views

By Vanessa Tiberio A landmark sign at a popular Ontario beach was changed just before Canada Day to reflect a…

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Funding Cuts Are Shutting Down This Successful Indigenous Midwifery Service

July 2, 2025 419 views

By Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Tyee An Indigenous-led midwifery service on southern Vancouver Island that reduced child…

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Eskasoni Powwow draws crowds from near and far

July 2, 2025 353 views

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post With a powerful message to all First Nation’s people who…

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Public utility insists it hasn’t blown it on wind energy deals

July 2, 2025 317 views

By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Daily Gleaner First Nations in New Brunswick hope to cash in on…

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Lloyd Axworthy accuses Carney of taking ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump

July 2, 2025 361 views

By Dylan Robertson Former Liberal foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of taking a “bootlicking”…

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Millions in ‘unfair’ legal fees part of a broader problem in First Nations law

July 2, 2025 349 views

By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer Legal fee agreements between a First Nation and its former…

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Twinn re-elected Swan River chief

July 2, 2025 286 views

By Pearl Lorentzen, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeside Leader Lee Twinn was re-elected chief of Swan River First Nation,…

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Special Investigation Unit notified after Brantford Police arrest armed man

July 2, 2025 373 views

BRANTFORD ONT- Brantford police have arrested a city man after receiving reports of a man brandishing a knife at people…

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Author Archives: Lynda Powless

Wheel fell off RCMP trailer, igniting Lytton, B.C., fire that triggered evacuations

What does it mean to be Indigenous?: Two new anthologies answer the question

‘Incredibly ambitious and probably really stupid’: R.T. Thorne’s sci-fi debut ’40 Acres’

Wildfire having low impact on local police

Celebrated poet Gimaa R. Stacey Laforme reflects on Grief, Hope, and Reconciliation

Cooler conditions forecast for much of B.C., expected to aid in fire fight Slugline: Wildfires-BC

Public comment period opens for Kahnawà:ke residency law

Metal in water prompts testing for Six Nations residents

MCK turns to the renewable energy market for stable long-term returns for KSWF

Haldimand councillors ‘appalled’ as mayor fires top civil servant using expanded powers

Praise for crews, worries for health as fire season returns to Dehcho

Fire again threatens Lytton, B.C., one of hundreds of blazes across Canada

Sign at Ontario’s popular Sauble Beach changed to reflect First Nation land ownership

Funding Cuts Are Shutting Down This Successful Indigenous Midwifery Service

Eskasoni Powwow draws crowds from near and far

Public utility insists it hasn’t blown it on wind energy deals

Lloyd Axworthy accuses Carney of taking ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump

Millions in ‘unfair’ legal fees part of a broader problem in First Nations law

Twinn re-elected Swan River chief

Special Investigation Unit notified after Brantford Police arrest armed man