National Newsticker Wiikwemkoong chooses Tim Ominika as chief in upset election victory August 22, 2024 980 views By Jacqueline St. Pierre Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WIIKWEMKOONG—Changes are afoot in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory as a new chief and seven…
National Newsticker Worried about eels going extinct, Passamaquoddy call for end of fishery August 22, 2024 574 views By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Indigenous nation whose traditional area has been at the heart of the lucrative…
National Newsticker Planned ambulance station shuffle a symptom of long-running difficulties August 22, 2024 565 views By Ken Kellar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 21/08/2024 15:48 Following news of the planned restructuring of ambulance services in the…
National Newsticker Addressing dike issues to help Kwikwetlem First Nation move past historical grievances August 22, 2024 592 views By Patrick Penner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For the Kwikwetlem First Nation, upgrading the dikes along the lower Coquitlam River…
National Newsticker B.C. First Nations life expectancy plunges by 6 years, says report August 22, 2024 540 views The Canadian Press 21/08/2024 A British Columbia report tracking Indigenous health issues says life expectancy for the province’s First Nations…
National Newsticker Judge blocks Arizona lithium drilling that tribe says is threat to sacred lands August 22, 2024 513 views By Associated Press 21/08/2024 21:48 A federal judge has temporarily blocked exploratory drilling for a lithium project in Arizona that…
National Newsticker ‘Gut wrenching’ report: B.C. First Nations life expectancy plunges by six years August 22, 2024 582 views The Canadian Press 21/08/2024 20:24 Life expectancy for British Columbia’s First Nations people has dropped by more than six years…
National Newsticker Arviat Housing Association achieves 100 per cent Inuit employment August 22, 2024 584 views By Darrell Greer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The days of the Arviat Housing Association trying to recruit workers from…
National Newsticker AFN national chief promotes child welfare agreement, as expert raises concerns August 21, 2024 552 views The Canadian Press The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says there are 47.8 billion reasons for chiefs…
National Newsticker Police charge 10 drivers with impaired over 10 days August 21, 2024 545 views By Katie Nicholls, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THUNDER BAY — Local police have charged several drivers with impaired over a…
National Newsticker Deadline for music residency for Indigenous artists fast approaching August 21, 2024 495 views By Crystal St. PIerre Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Indigenous music artists from across Canada are being called on to apply for…
Read more National Newsticker Six Nations man facing theft charges August 21, 2024 757 views By Austin Evans Writer A repeat thief was charged with assaulting an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer. Haldimand OPP officers…
National Newsticker Manitoba First Nations call for alcohol restrictions after violence prompts curfew August 21, 2024 546 views The Canadian Press-First Nations chiefs in northern Manitoba are calling for restrictions on alcohol purchases following an uptick in violent…
National Newsticker Manitoba chiefs call for PM to rescind Charles Adler’s appointment to Senate August 21, 2024 591 views The Canadian Press First Nations chiefs in Manitoba are calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to rescind the appointment of…
Read more National Newsticker Brantford man and woman facing drug charges August 20, 2024 670 views By Austin Evans Writer BRANTFORD,ONT- The Brantford Police Services (BPS) has seized over $24,000 in illicit drugs in just two…
National Newsticker A B.C. First Nation burned down — now it’s building back bigger August 20, 2024 533 views A year ago, a wildfire tore through a First Nation in the interior of British Columbia, destroying 32 structures. And…
National Newsticker Manitoba chiefs call for PM to rescind Charles Adler’s appointment to Senate August 20, 2024 547 views Canadian Press 20/08/2024 14:46 First Nations chiefs in Manitoba are calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to rescind the appointment…
National Newsticker Criticism of new Senate appointment includes that of a federal cabinet minister August 20, 2024 501 views Canadian Press The appointment of longtime broadcaster Charles Adler to the Senate is being criticized in some quarters, including by…
National Newsticker Tseshaht officials urge households to be prepared for emergencies August 20, 2024 579 views By Nora O’Malley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Port Alberni, BC – When a wildfire broke out near Tseshaht’s main reserve…
National Newsticker B.C. police drop surnames in missing person alerts to avoid ‘negative lasting impact’ August 20, 2024 620 views The Canadian Press It could be a weekend teenage runaway. An elderly loved one, lost and disoriented. Or it could…
