Author Archives: Lynda Powless

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By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com OTTAWA — Canada Minister of Indigenous Services put forward the First Nations…

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Canmore’s ‘Resurgence’ gallery honours Indigenous voices, strength

June 17, 2026 326 views

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook CANMORE – Tara Beaver watches cattle graze in the field…

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Increasing visitation, development in Kananaskis prompt creation of tourism reserve fund

June 17, 2026 300 views

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook KANANASKIS – With increased development and visitation on the horizon,…

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New Police Accountability Unit established in B.C. for Indigenous people

June 17, 2026 409 views

By Nora O’Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa Indigenous people in British Columbia who have been affected by police violence,…

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New hydro dam proposals reopen old wounds in Northern BC

June 17, 2026 442 views

By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer BC’s push to study two major hydroelectric dams is reviving…

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Candice St-Aubin named interim Commissioner of Indigenous Languages

June 17, 2026 412 views

By Alessia Passafiume A senior federal bureaucrat has been named the interim Commissioner of Indigenous Languages. Candice St-Aubin, who was…

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Bryan Trottier among Indigenous sport leaders featured on Canada Post stamps

June 17, 2026 372 views

Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier will be featured on a Canada Post stamp to celebrate Indigenous leaders in sport.…

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Canada’s new water bill backtracks on recognizing human right to water for First Nations

June 17, 2026 231 views

By Carl Meyer and Fatima Syed Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty has unveiled a new and long-awaited bill…

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Six Nations Police shut down contraband tobacco plant and seize over $10 million of contraband tobacco

June 17, 2026 558 views

A warehouse hidden in a forested area at Six Nations of the Grand River was the site of the…

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Chiefs rallied in Calgary against separatism

June 17, 2026 233 views

By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lethbridge Herald Chiefs from Treaties 6,7 and 8 gathered in Calgary on Sunday…

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B.C. must learn from Site C dam before starting new projects, says environmentalist

June 17, 2026 253 views

By Wolfgang Depner An environmental group is condemning plans by the British Columbia government to consider building two new hydropower…

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Ontario’s repealed wage restraint law Bill 124 still rippling through public sector

June 17, 2026 293 views

By Allison Jones Ontario’s ill-fated wage restraint law known as Bill 124 is still sending ripples through the public sector…

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Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict tells Chiefs of Ontario Assembly unity is “powerful” Indigenous collection action

June 16, 2026 444 views

By Alex Murray Writer RAMA, ONT-The First Ministers Meeting, the Ontario Final Agreement (OFA), and Bills 5 and C-5 were…

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B.C. must learn from previous dams before starting new ones, says environmentalist

June 16, 2026 331 views

By Wolfgang Depner An environmental group is condemning plans by the British Columbia government to look into building two new…

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Liberal government tables new First Nations drinking water legislation

June 16, 2026 327 views

By Alessia Passafiume New legislation tabled by the government on Tuesday will create a legislative framework to protect drinking water…

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News Alert: Liberal government tables First Nations drinking water legislation

June 16, 2026 457 views

Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty has tabled the Liberal government’s long-awaited legislation to govern clean drinking water in First Nations…

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Federal officials cite decline in opioid-related deaths but warn progress is fragile

June 16, 2026 353 views

By Jim Bronskill and Sarah Ritchie The federal government says the toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating effects despite…

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B.C. eyes two new hydropower dams, including Site E near Alberta border, Dix says

June 16, 2026 479 views

By Wolfgang Depner The British Columbia government is looking at building two new hydroelectric dams, including a fourth dam for…

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Minister expected to table First Nations drinking water legislation today

June 16, 2026 344 views

By Alessia Passafiume Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty is expected to table long-awaited legislation to govern clean drinking water in…

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First Nations to hold majority ownership of new wind energy project

June 16, 2026 477 views

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Tina Rasmussen, CEO of Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) Industrial Investments, is…

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Author Archives: Lynda Powless

Ottawa announces ‘largest funding commitment ever made for First Nations’

Canmore’s ‘Resurgence’ gallery honours Indigenous voices, strength

Increasing visitation, development in Kananaskis prompt creation of tourism reserve fund

New Police Accountability Unit established in B.C. for Indigenous people

New hydro dam proposals reopen old wounds in Northern BC

Candice St-Aubin named interim Commissioner of Indigenous Languages

Bryan Trottier among Indigenous sport leaders featured on Canada Post stamps

Canada’s new water bill backtracks on recognizing human right to water for First Nations

Six Nations Police shut down contraband tobacco plant and seize over $10 million of contraband tobacco

Chiefs rallied in Calgary against separatism

B.C. must learn from Site C dam before starting new projects, says environmentalist

Ontario’s repealed wage restraint law Bill 124 still rippling through public sector

Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict tells Chiefs of Ontario Assembly unity is “powerful” Indigenous collection action

B.C. must learn from previous dams before starting new ones, says environmentalist

Liberal government tables new First Nations drinking water legislation

News Alert: Liberal government tables First Nations drinking water legislation

Federal officials cite decline in opioid-related deaths but warn progress is fragile

B.C. eyes two new hydropower dams, including Site E near Alberta border, Dix says

Minister expected to table First Nations drinking water legislation today

First Nations to hold majority ownership of new wind energy project