Author Archives: Lynda Powless

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GATINEAU, Que., — The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) has had to pay off 75 employees, half its staff…

$4.6M economic boost to the region from Alberta Winter Games

March 28, 2024 176 views

By Jesse Boily Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta Winter Games created an estimated economic impact of $4.6 million for the…

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Supreme Court upholds First Nation election requirement, rules that Charter applies

March 28, 2024 162 views

Must live in community to sit on council OTTAWA- The Supreme Court of Canada is upholding a rule that requires…

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MCK suit against Northvolt plant takes preliminary step forward

March 28, 2024 162 views

By Marc Lalonde Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The suit filed by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake against the construction of…

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Auditor General slams feds on First Nations public safety funding

March 28, 2024 177 views

By Marc Lalonde Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada’s Auditor-General found `serious issues’ with funding of First Nations policing services and…

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B.C. orca calf rescue team considers changing tactics to save stranded whale: DFO

March 28, 2024 175 views

ZEBALLOS, B.C.- A rescue team working to coax a stranded killer whale calf from a lagoon off northern Vancouver Island…

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Auditor’s Report comes as no surprise to Kahnawake, Rice says

March 28, 2024 172 views

By Marc Lalonde Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Federal Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report that the federal government has massively failed…

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`I simply want to use my voice,’ says community leader and women’s advocate Amber Aglukark

March 28, 2024 167 views

By Kira Wronska Dorward Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Amber Aglukark, president of Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council, in addition…

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‘It can be lonely to be a warrior for the Earth’

March 28, 2024 147 views

By Matteo Cimellaro Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Kevin Schofield is no stranger to Parliament Hill. He visited the seat of…

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`The Gold Rush is over’: First Nations chiefs celebrate mining exploration court decision

March 28, 2024 184 views

By Matteo Cimellaro Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Leaders from the Gitxaa?a and Gitanyow First Nations are celebrating a historic victory…

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In emergencies, communities must come first

March 28, 2024 142 views

By Matteo Cimellaro Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When Brenden Mercer worked the attack lines as a forest firefighter, he was…

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What it means to lead through fire

March 28, 2024 131 views

By Matteo Cimellaro Local Journalism Initiative Reporter James Tomma was done with politics and wasn’t planning to run in the…

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Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands

March 28, 2024 116 views

By Matthew Daly THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP)- The Biden administration issued a final rule Wednesday aimed at curbing methane…

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Treaty 8 First Nations Introduce Law Requiring Children To Stay In Care Of Their Nation

March 28, 2024 116 views

By Jeremy Appel Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta have drafted a new law to…

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In emergencies, communities must come first

March 27, 2024 146 views

By Matteo Cimellaro Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When Brenden Mercer worked the attack lines as a forest firefighter, he was…

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New Manitoba NDP government may not be climate’s best friend

March 27, 2024 152 views

By Matteo Cimellaro Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A newly elected Manitoba NDP government doesn’t necessarily mean good outcomes for the…

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`It’s all Haida land’: Nation’s title to be officially recognized over the entirety of Haida Gwaii

March 27, 2024 199 views

By Julie Chadwick Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In a decision that has been more than 50 years in the making,…

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Indigenous nation gives stranded B.C. killer whale calf name: Brave Little Hunter

March 27, 2024 146 views

ZEBALLOS, B.C. -A marine scientist says he expects rescue efforts to help coax a stranded killer whale calf from a…

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Doig River First Nation looking to host open houses about Dawson Creek urban reserve

March 27, 2024 120 views

By Tom Summer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Doig River First Nation is continuing development of an urban reserve in Dawson…

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Indigenous languages now have a place in the legislature

March 27, 2024 116 views

By Mike Stimpson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The rules of Ontario’s legislature have changed to accommodate Indigenous languages. Government House…

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Author Archives: Lynda Powless

Federal cuts push NWAC to lay off staff

$4.6M economic boost to the region from Alberta Winter Games

Supreme Court upholds First Nation election requirement, rules that Charter applies

MCK suit against Northvolt plant takes preliminary step forward

Auditor General slams feds on First Nations public safety funding

B.C. orca calf rescue team considers changing tactics to save stranded whale: DFO

Auditor’s Report comes as no surprise to Kahnawake, Rice says

`I simply want to use my voice,’ says community leader and women’s advocate Amber Aglukark

‘It can be lonely to be a warrior for the Earth’

`The Gold Rush is over’: First Nations chiefs celebrate mining exploration court decision

In emergencies, communities must come first

What it means to lead through fire

Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands

Treaty 8 First Nations Introduce Law Requiring Children To Stay In Care Of Their Nation

In emergencies, communities must come first

New Manitoba NDP government may not be climate’s best friend

`It’s all Haida land’: Nation’s title to be officially recognized over the entirety of Haida Gwaii

Indigenous nation gives stranded B.C. killer whale calf name: Brave Little Hunter

Doig River First Nation looking to host open houses about Dawson Creek urban reserve

Indigenous languages now have a place in the legislature

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