National Newsticker Indigenous tourism official applauds federal government’s budget support April 19, 2024 451 views By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There are varying views from Indigenous leaders about the federal budget unveiled on…
National Newsticker Haida Elder, who survived residential `school,’ alleges defamation from Catholic priest April 19, 2024 487 views By Aaron Hemens Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Content warning: This article contains graphic details about residential “schools” including the deaths…
Read more National Newsticker Violinist tries to serenade B.C. orca calf to freedom, as others ready nets and boats April 19, 2024 709 views Carol Love plays “Tennessee Whiskey” on her violin at a tidal lagoon near Zeballos, B.C., on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.…
National Newsticker Fire Seasons are Changing April 19, 2024 397 views By Carol Baldwin Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has called up its wildfire crews to…
National Newsticker Brazil’s president creates two new Indigenous territories, bringing total in his term to 10 April 19, 2024 344 views SAO PAULO (AP) — President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday announced the creation of two new Indigenous territories…
National Newsticker Canadian mining company granted exploration permit after filing petition with BC Supreme Court despite First Nation concerns for their land April 18, 2024 418 views By Rachael Lesosky Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After an almost two-year-long wait, a Canadian mining company has finally received a…
National Newsticker Metis groups will trudge on toward self government as bill faces another setback April 18, 2024 306 views By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- Metis organizations in Ontario and Alberta say they’ll stay on the path toward…
National Newsticker Man arrested after ‘spring clean’ fire blows out of control in Lil’wat Nation April 18, 2024 286 views By Roisin Cullen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter PIQUE NEWSMAGAZINE A man was arrested last week after a “spring-cleaning” fire at…
National Newsticker Federal budget ignores Indigenous infrastructure needs: Assembly of First Nations April 18, 2024 266 views By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is denouncing a federal…
National Newsticker Metis Nation Saskatchewan pulls support for Liberals’ belaboured self government bill April 18, 2024 365 views OTTAWA- The Metis Nation, Saskatchewan is pulling its support for a federal bill that proposes to enshrine its self-government over…
National NewsSports $100,000 up for grabs as Nunavut Quest begins after delayed start April 18, 2024 448 views By Kira Wronska Dorward Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Like other events this spring, the Nunavut Quest dog sled race began…
National Newsticker Six Nations Cannabis Commission board member fees haven’t dropped despite hiring staff April 17, 2024 412 views By Lynda Powless Editor SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER- The Six Nations Cannabis Commission continues to budget a large…
National Newsticker Legislative amendments would allow First Nations to own land April 17, 2024 405 views By Alexandra Mehl Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Victoria, BC – In early April the provincial government introduced legislative amendments to…
National Newsticker NTI criticizes federal budget shortfalls in education funding, among other issues April 17, 2024 333 views By Kira Wronska Dorward Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Despite huge disappointment with the federal budget announcement on April 16, Nunavut…
National Newsticker ‘I never thought this is where we’d be’: Genier named woman of influence April 17, 2024 350 views By Amanda Rabski-McColl Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two influential women leading the way for awareness of the lasting impacts of…
National Newsticker Federal budget ignores Indigenous infrastructure needs: Assembly of First Nations April 17, 2024 323 views OTTAWA- The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the latest federal budget all but ignores the needs…
National Newsticker Federal budget ignores Indigenous infrastructure needs: Assembly of First Nations April 17, 2024 340 views OTTAWA- The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the latest federal budget all but ignores the needs…
Read more National Newsticker Six Nations Police charge man with impaired driving after traffic complaints April 17, 2024 418 views SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND-A 49-year-old Six Nations man is facing multiple charges after police received complaints of a truck…
National Newsticker NENAS Elders Group seeking new members April 17, 2024 303 views By Edward Hitchins Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The North East Native Advancing Society (NENAS) is looking for new members to…
National Newsticker US court rejects a request by tribes to block $10B energy transmission project in Arizona April 17, 2024 401 views By Susan Montoya Bryan THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a request by…
