National Newsticker B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition, holding rights April 2, 2024 111 views VICTORIA- British Columbia’s government has introduced a bill that would give federally recognized First Nations the legal right to acquire…
National Newsticker Birtail Sioux First Nation funded for unique trades program April 2, 2024 128 views By Ryan Kiedrowski Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s an intense but effective initiative promising to propel participants from having no…
National Newsticker Stranded orca calf remains in B.C. lagoon, breaching at regular intervals April 2, 2024 118 views ZEBALLOS, B.C.- A stranded killer whale calf is showing signs of regular activity as it breaches every seven to 10…
National Newsticker Reflecting on the significance of Nunavut’s 25th anniversary April 2, 2024 106 views By Kira Wronska Dorward Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It was 1999, I was 14 years old, the draw was between…
National Newsticker Two sides battle over whether Wolastoqey are meaningfully consulted April 1, 2024 141 views By John Chilibeck Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New Brunswick’s provincial government and the Wolastoqey Nation battled in court Thursday as…
National Newsticker Secwepemc family launches human rights complaint about Correctional Service Canada April 1, 2024 152 views By Meral Jamal Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Content warning: This story includes details about the prison system and the overrepresentation…
National Newsticker It’s up to the province to avoid ‘total chaos’: Wolastoqey lawyer March 31, 2024 155 views By John Chilibeck Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A lawyer for the Wolastoqey Nation has told a judge New Brunswick’s government…
National Newsticker B.C. First Nation, Catholic Church announce ‘sacred covenant’ to be signed on Easter March 31, 2024 182 views KAMLOOPS, B.C.-Vancouver’s Catholic Archbishop says a ‘Sacred Covenant’ agreement has been reached with the First Nation in Kamloops, B.C., that…
National Newsticker With budget mostly silent on climate change, critics say Ontario lacks plan to adapt March 31, 2024 143 views By Jordan Omstead THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO- The Ontario budget’s failure to directly address climate change represents a “gross abdication…
National Newsticker Manitoba budget, set for Tuesday, to include several tax breaks and hits March 31, 2024 152 views By Steve Lambert THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG- Manitoba’s NDP government is set to deliver tax breaks, and some tax increases,…
National Newsticker Laurentian University’s new president looks forward to tenure March 31, 2024 153 views By Hugh Kruzel Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Preparing for her installation as the new president of Laurentian University on April…
National Newsticker Wiikwemkoong actor building a reputation in Canada, across the world March 31, 2024 155 views By Laura Stradiotto Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jonathan Fisher didn’t know it then but singing Stairway to Heaven for the…
National Newsticker Province, Wolastoqey argue over striking portions of big title claim March 31, 2024 158 views By John Chilibeck Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New Brunswick’s provincial government has asked a judge to toss key portions of…
National Newsticker Efforts Underway To Find Michel Band Descendants To Establish Michel Callihoo Nation March 28, 2024 178 views By Jeremy Appel Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Michel Callihoo Nation Society (MCNS) is in search of people who are…
National Newsticker Police Seek Public Assistance: Repeat Offender wanted on Canada Wide Warrant March 28, 2024 172 views (WINDSOR, ON) – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender…
National Newsticker Federal cuts push NWAC to lay off staff March 28, 2024 216 views GATINEAU, Que., — The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) has had to pay off 75 employees, half its staff…
National Newsticker $4.6M economic boost to the region from Alberta Winter Games March 28, 2024 165 views By Jesse Boily Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta Winter Games created an estimated economic impact of $4.6 million for the…
National Newsticker Supreme Court upholds First Nation election requirement, rules that Charter applies March 28, 2024 153 views Must live in community to sit on council OTTAWA- The Supreme Court of Canada is upholding a rule that requires…
National Newsticker MCK suit against Northvolt plant takes preliminary step forward March 28, 2024 151 views By Marc Lalonde Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The suit filed by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake against the construction of…
National Newsticker Auditor General slams feds on First Nations public safety funding March 28, 2024 166 views By Marc Lalonde Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada’s Auditor-General found `serious issues’ with funding of First Nations policing services and…
