National Newsticker US has treaty duty to fund policing on Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, judge rules May 28, 2023 480 views By Steve Karnowski THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS (AP)-A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government has a treaty obligation to…
National Newsticker Minority party politicians demand inquiry, action in Kanesatake May 26, 2023 511 views By Marcus Bankuti Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Federal politicians from non-ruling political parties are getting behind calls for a stronger…
Read more National Newsticker Awaiting vote: PSAC agreement includes new leave for Indigenous public servants and increase for language teachers May 26, 2023 1028 views ARTICLE 70 – DURATION The new agreement, if ratified by the membership, will expire on August 4, 2025. Five days…
National Newsticker Upcoming vote on MNA’s new bylaws is embroiled in court action May 26, 2023 491 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Members of the Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) will be voting on…
National Newsticker Secwepemc law presented in court, but judge says B.C.’s rules `reflect the public’s view’ May 26, 2023 636 views By Aaron Hemens Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During a sentencing for two Indigenous land defenders, a B.C. Supreme Court judge…
National Newsticker Oklahoma Legislature overrides governor’s veto of tribal regalia bill May 26, 2023 756 views By Sean Murphy THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)-The Oklahoma Legislature on Thursday overrode Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of a…
National Newsticker Akwesasne to get $12M in funding to fight organized crme after recent deaths of migrant families May 25, 2023 603 views AKWESASNE,-CP – Ottawa is pledging $12 million toward toward enhancing public safety in Akwesasne and fighting organized crime after…
National Newsticker Representation in Alberta’s legislature is important May 25, 2023 417 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There’s a Cree word that Katherine Swampy and her campaign team have printed…
National Newsticker Remains of 5 more Native American children to be disinterred in Pennsylvania May 25, 2023 607 views CARLISLE, Pa. (AP)- The remains of five more Native American children who died at a notorious government-run boarding school in…
Read more National Newsticker Police services seeking public’s help in tracking vehicle involved in sexual assault of woman May 25, 2023 590 views BRANTFORD, ONT- Hamilton and Brantford Police Services are seeking the public’s help in identifying a vehicle involved in the abduction…
Read more National Newsticker Brantford man facing drug trafficking charges, over $41,000 in illicit drugs seized May 25, 2023 725 views Brantford Police Service seized drugs and firearms at city residence (Photo supplied by BPS) BRANTFORD , ONT- A Brantford man…
National Newsticker CAP turning over all stones to get seat on Reconciliation Council May 25, 2023 461 views By Marc Lalonde Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is turning over all the stones it can…
National Newsticker In Panama, legal rights given to sea turtles, boosting the ‘rights of nature’ movement May 25, 2023 736 views By Jennifer Mcdermott And Arnulfo Franco THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ARMILA, Panama (AP)-On a Panamanian beach long after dark, a group…
National Newsticker National standards for fire safety are vitally important: KFB captain May 25, 2023 526 views By Marc Lalonde Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Kahnawake Fire Brigade wasn’t a part of last week’s inaugural First Nations…
National Newsticker Nunavut RCMP commander reflects on `challenging’ history May 24, 2023 540 views By Jeff Pelletier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nunavut RCMP’s commanding officer reflected on the service’s complicated history in the territory…
National Newsticker US Border Patrol says agents who killed man in Arizona were answering report of gunfire May 24, 2023 630 views By Anita Snow THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOENIX (AP) _ U.S. Border Patrol agents answering reports of gunfire fatally shot a…
National Newsticker Political party platforms show various degrees of commitment to Indigenous peoples in Alberta May 24, 2023 558 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The race to form Alberta’s next provincial government is contentious and neck-and-neck between…
National Newsticker New water treatment plant for Sioux Valley May 24, 2023 512 views By Miranda Leybourne Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SIOUX VALLEY- A new water treatment plant will be built in Sioux Valley…
National Newsticker “Our voices are powerful”: Students at Tsuma’as elementary school prepare for Spring Fest May 24, 2023 589 views By Alexandra Mehl Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Every Thursday and Friday, for the last six weeks, students of Tsuma’as Elementary…
National Newsticker As the Prairies burn, Indigenous communities deserve equal support: Indigenous Climate Action May 23, 2023 486 views By Matteo Cimellaro Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Colonialism causes climate change, and Indigenous rights are the solution. That phrase,…