National Newsticker Indigenous leaders laud beautiful, happy Supreme Court ruling on child welfare jurisdiction February 14, 2024 338 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the federal government was within…
National Newsticker First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in B.C. February 14, 2024 353 views OTTAWA-An Indigenous-led group is criticizing what it says is the “gross mismanagement” of aquaculture in British Columbia by the Fisheries…
National Newsticker Fisheries minister leaning toward suspending this year’s Maritime baby eel fishery February 14, 2024 288 views HALIFAX- Canada’s fisheries minister says she wants to shut down this year’s lucrative baby eel fishery with only weeks to…
Read more National Newsticker UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY Valentine’s Day And The Power Of Love February 14, 2024 334 views By Xavier Kataquapit www.underthenorthernsky.com We celebrate Valentines Day with wishes for those we are romantically interested in or in general…
National Newsticker Tory MP says he’ll apologize to First Nation for ‘grossly disrespectful’ comments February 13, 2024 300 views By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- A Conservative MP says he’ll apologize after facing demands that he retract comments…
National Newsticker Less than one month left to submit claim for drinking water compensation February 13, 2024 328 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With less than one month left for claims to be submitted for compensation…
National Newsticker Manitoba First Nations leaders applaud Supreme Court affirming Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare February 13, 2024 345 views By Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative Reporter First Nations leaders are applauding last week’s Supreme Court decision that affirms Indigenous…
National Newsticker Opioid crisis and homlessness focus of Blackfoot Nation discussion February 12, 2024 439 views By Theodora Macleod LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA-Community members from across Blackfoot Nation gathered on Friday at the Sandman Hotel to discuss the…
National Newsticker Tla’amin Nation set to reclaim village of tisk?at 151 years after it was taken: `It’s like a long lost relative’ February 12, 2024 408 views By Abby Francis Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For the Tla’amin Nation, the loss of their village site tisk?at has been…
National Newsticker ‘Done being patient’: Treaty 4 First Nations suing Ottawa over $5 annuity payments February 11, 2024 405 views By Jeremy Simes THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA- Chief Lynn Acoose says she’s taking a step elders and past Indigenous leaders…
National Newsticker Indigenous chief champions harmony: Record immigration numbers welcomed with open arms February 11, 2024 443 views By Michael Staples Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A staunch defender of Indigenous rights and culture in Canada says he’s not…
National Newsticker Supreme Court upholds Ottawa’s Indigenous child welfare law, denies Quebec’s appeal February 10, 2024 382 views By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- Indigenous communities and leaders across the country cheered Friday as the Supreme Court…
National Newsticker Winter roads are in a state of emergency: NAN February 10, 2024 413 views By Mike Stimpson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THUNDER BAY- Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) chiefs declared a “winter roads state of…
National Newsticker Supreme Court upholds Ottawa’s Indigenous child welfare law, denies Quebec’s appeal February 9, 2024 311 views By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- Indigenous communities and leaders across the country cheered Friday as the Supreme Court…
National Newsticker Poll worker nun triggered some residents at Manitoba Indigenous seniors’ home: report February 9, 2024 312 views By Brittany Hobson THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG- The hiring of a nun to run a mobile voting poll at an…
Read more National Newsticker Mother of two sisters who claimed to be Inuit pleads guilty to fraud February 9, 2024 572 views Amira and Nadya Gill received almost $200,000 in grant and scholarship monies intended for Indigenous students. (Supplied photo) NUNAVUT-A Toronto…
National Newsticker Supreme Court upholds Ottawa’s Indigenous child welfare act, denies Quebec’s appeal February 9, 2024 395 views OTTAWA- The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the federal Indigenous child welfare act is constitutional, affirming that First…
National Newsticker Ontario temperature records broken as unseasonable warmth hits the province, northern roads impassable February 9, 2024 668 views TORONTO- Temperatures are soaring across Ontario with Toronto breaking a daily record and other cities poised to follow suit. The…
National Newsticker Poilievre pledges to fix broken access to information system, release more faster February 8, 2024 355 views OTTAWA- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pledging to fix the federal access-to-information system to speed up response times and release…
Read more National Newsticker Three facing charges after Six Nations Police drug trafficking investigation seizes $35,000 in drugs, prohibited weapons, currency and more February 8, 2024 642 views OHSWEKEN, ON- Six Nations Police have charged three Selkirk, Ontario people believed to be involved in trafficking drugs at Six…