Author Archives: Lynda Powless

October 10, 2023 286 views

By Scott Hayes Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The universe unexpectedly opened a door for Kaila Mitchell, and she walked through.…

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B.C. first province to sign individual health deal with feds, worth $1.2 billion

October 10, 2023 273 views

VANCOUVER-British Columbia is the first province to sign a tailored funding agreement with the federal government as part of the…

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‘We want to be able to decide’: Inside the battle over the Ring of Fire

October 10, 2023 320 views

By Liam Casey THE CANADIAN PRESS NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT.- On a rock-covered beach in the heart of the Ring…

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In conversation with Neskantaga Chief Chris Moonias as Ring of Fire concerns abound

October 10, 2023 310 views

By Liam Casey THE CANADIAN PRESS NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT- On the shores of Attawapiskat Lake, deep in the Ring…

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Supreme Court will hear Quebec’s appeal of decision it shorted Innu on police funding

October 9, 2023 273 views

By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Quebec will be allowed to introduce new evidence to argue against a lower…

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Panel discusses building Indigenous municipal relationships

October 9, 2023 306 views

By Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For municipalities trying to strengthen social connections and economic ties with Indigenous communities,…

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Indigenous groups upbeat after election

October 9, 2023 322 views

By Miranda Leybourne Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Indigenous groups in the province and across the country are celebrating Wab Kinew…

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`I didn’t know I was an Indian. I was just from the community’

October 9, 2023 291 views

By Roisin Cullen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Aug. 23, the Lil’wat and N’Quatqua First Nations made a surprise announcement,…

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Takeout in the Boonies owner forced to close shop due to rising food costs

October 9, 2023 216 views

By Roisin Cullen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Local favourite First Nations eatery Takeout in the Boonies is no more, says…

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Homelessness unresolved amid northern Sask housing project

October 9, 2023 263 views

By Kimiya Shokoohi THE STARPHOENIX Despite the small size of its population, the northern Saskatchewan town of La Loche often…

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Magnetawan First Nation Launches Mobile Communications App For Member Notifications

October 9, 2023 262 views

MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION, Ontario, Oct. 09, 2023 – — The Chief and Council of Magnetawan First Nation have released a new…

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Indigenous chiefs accuse Higgs government of damaging relations

October 9, 2023 271 views

By John Chilibeck Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Six Wolastoqey chiefs are blasting the Higgs Progressive Conservative government for centralizing power…

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All RDN sponsored resolutions endorsed at UBCM convention

October 6, 2023 286 views

By Rachelle Stein-Wotten Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Regional District of Nanaimo-sponsored resolutions on housing, water supply, parking in rural areas…

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