Read more National Newsticker Mother of two sisters who claimed to be Inuit pleads guilty to fraud February 9, 2024 1058 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 859 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 1083 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 788 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 1108 views OHSWEKEN, ON- Six Nations Police have charged three Selkirk, Ontario people believed to be involved in trafficking drugs at Six…
National Newsticker Tory MP walks back comments on First Nations water plants amid criticism February 8, 2024 689 views By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- After drawing criticism earlier this week for saying that some First Nations are…
National Newsticker Enbridge appeals to vacate an order that would shut down its pipeline February 8, 2024 871 views By Todd Richmond THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MADISON, Wis. (AP)- An attorney for the energy company Enbridge tried to persuade a…
National Newsticker Poilievre proposes plan for First Nations to collect taxes from industry February 8, 2024 730 views OTTAWA- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre proposed a new plan today for First Nations to collect taxes from industry that he…
National Newsticker Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging name change to California’s former Hastings law school February 8, 2024 743 views SAN FRANCISCO (AP)- A judge has thrown out a lawsuit that sought to block the University of California from renaming…
National Newsticker Tory MP walks back comments on First Nations water plants amid criticism February 8, 2024 664 views By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA-After drawing criticism earlier this week for saying that some First Nations are burning…
National Newsticker Water service disrupted at Rainy River First Nations February 8, 2024 767 views By Mike Stimpson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter RAINY RIVER FIRST NATIONS- Households in Rainy River First Nations are experiencing a…
National Newsticker Scientists use collaborative research methods in Nuu chah nulth COVID study February 8, 2024 763 views By Alexandra Mehl Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An ongoing study is looking back on how COVID-19 affected Nuu-chah-nulth people, with…
National Newsticker Feds’ labour data shows wage gap for Indigenous workers February 7, 2024 880 views By Isaac Nay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new tool created by Ottawa to reveal potential barriers in the workplace…
National Newsticker Activist group rebrands, but its hard push for a national wildfire agency remains February 7, 2024 708 views By Matteo Cimellaro Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Pink paint splashed over artist Tom Thomson’s iconic Northern River. A topless protester…
National Newsticker MN S happy to see self governance law reach third reading in House of Commons February 7, 2024 849 views By Michael Oleksyn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A law that would recognize self-governance for Metis people in Saskatchewan, Ontario, and…
Read more Local NewsNational News Our water is under threat: New global initiative to find solutions with Indigenous expertise February 7, 2024 889 views By Isaac Nay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As climate change threatens global water systems, a new research initiative aims to…
National Newsticker Northern Manitoba First Nations declare state of emergency over poor winter roads February 7, 2024 812 views WINNIPEG- Chiefs from four northern Manitoba First Nations say they have declared a state of emergency because unseasonably warm weather…
National Newsticker Concerns persist about radioactive waste disposal site in Ontario February 7, 2024 786 views By Natasha Bulowski Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Everyone agrees a safe solution is needed for Canada’s current and future radioactive…
National Newsticker Metis speedskater hopes to represent Canada at 2026 Winter Olympics February 7, 2024 727 views By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alison Desmarais aspires to become an Olympian. The Metis Nation of Alberta member…
National Newsticker Tangible bones store intangible culture, memories and stories February 7, 2024 786 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Until federal politicians start “valuing people in their own homes”, intangible cultural heritage…
