National Newsticker Councillors to hear out nuclear waste group July 15, 2024 317 views By Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Township of Conmee has deferred a proposed resolution that would have expressed…
National Newsticker B.C. wildfire crews battle blaze in ancient forest park with 1,000-year-old trees July 15, 2024 352 views The Canadian Press British Columbia’s wildfire service says crews are battling a 10-hectare blaze in a park that protects a…
National Newsticker P.E.I. First Nations, Ottawa establish national park reserve on sacred Mi’kmaq land July 15, 2024 322 views The Canadian Press The government of Canada and Prince Edward Island’s Mi’kmaq First Nations announced an agreement on Thursday to…
National Newsticker Canada to apologize after labelling Dakota and Lakota as refugees July 15, 2024 274 views The Canadian Press 15/07/2024 Canada’s Crown-Indigenous Relations minister is scheduled to deliver an apology today to nine First Nations in…
National Newsticker First Nation challenges nuclear waste decision in federal court July 15, 2024 438 views By Natasha Bulowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A First Nation concerned about approval of a nuclear waste disposal facility near…
National Newsticker Poilievre pitches firebrand conservatism to First Nation leaders. Will they be convinced? July 15, 2024 397 views By Matteo Cimellaro Local Journalism Initiative Reporter If Pierre Poilievre wants to become the prime minister, then he still needs…
National Newsticker FWFN chief declares state of emergency due to drug epidemic July 12, 2024 418 views FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — A state of emergency was declared by Chief Michele Solomon at Fort William First Nation…
National Newsticker B.C. wildfire crews battle blaze in ancient forest park with 1,000-year-old trees July 12, 2024 370 views The Canadian Press British Columbia’s wildfire service says crews are battling a 10-hectare blaze in a park that protects a…
National Newsticker Grassy Narrows launches legal action on Mining Act July 12, 2024 451 views By Mike Stimpson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GRASSY NARROWS – The way Chief Rudy Turtle sees it, his First Nation…
National Newsticker Bonspille demands action on illegal dumping in Kanesatake July 12, 2024 411 views By Miriam Lafontaine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) grand chief Victor Bonspille called out the federal…
National Newsticker Kahnawake votes for change July 12, 2024 402 views By Marcus Bankuti Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KAHNAWAKE-The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) has a new grand chief after a…
National Newsticker B.C. seeking outside firefighting help as heat triggers eruption of wildfire activity Slugline: Wildfires-BC July 12, 2024 343 views The Canadian Press 11/07/2024 British Columbia’s emergency management minister says the province is proactively working to secure extra firefighters to…
National Newsticker MCFD spent nearly $300K to promote program that many Youth in need can’t access July 12, 2024 402 views By Amy Romer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A provincial program meant to provide income, housing and health support to Youth…
National Newsticker Hundreds evacuate northern Alberta First Nation due to nearby wildfire July 12, 2024 388 views The Canadian Press Nearly a thousand residents have evacuated a northern Alberta First Nation due to an out-of-control wildfire. A…
National Newsticker Spiritual healing part of addictions recovery July 12, 2024 335 views By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Editor’s note: This is the second part of a three-part series looking at…
National Newsticker Inter-generational trauma plays role in Indigenous addictions problems July 12, 2024 361 views By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series that looks at…
National Newsticker B.C. waters now home to Canada’s largest marine protected area July 11, 2024 305 views The Canadian Press First Nations along British Columbia’s coast have announced with the Canadian government the designation of the country’s…
Read more National Newsticker Poilievre delivers first speech to AFN, leaders confront him about Harper’s legacy July 11, 2024 460 views Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre receives applause during his speech to the Assembly of First Nations, Thursday, July 11, 2024…
National Newsticker Man who caused ‘profound and long lasting harm’ by defrauding Indigenous Youth granted full parole July 11, 2024 321 views By Meral Jamal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 11/07/2024 16:09 A man who notoriously forged social worker credentials and defrauded Indigenous…
National Newsticker Assembly of First Nations, Ottawa confirm $47.8-billion deal on child welfare reform July 11, 2024 388 views The Canadian Press 11/07/2024 13:11 The AFN’s national chief confirmed today that the organization finalized a deal with Ottawa late…