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Fort Nelson First Nation unveils new look council, community education board

By Edward Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca FORT NELSON, B.C. — Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) revealed its first look at its new council after its election on Sept. 9. FNFN elections are based on prominent families within the community, with each councillor representing a particular family. A Chief Councillor is then elected from the council. Curtis Dickie was elected as the new Chief Councillor, replacing Archie Harrold. Harrold, however, was re-elected to the council. Joining them will be…

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Six Nations’ own Ava Hill has been named the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by the…

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Ava Hill, stands out as Indigenous Woman leader…

Six Nations has had only three elected female chiefs since the band system was imposed in…

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Fort Nelson First Nation unveils new look council, community education board

By Edward Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca FORT NELSON, B.C. — Fort Nelson First Nation…

Indigenous legislation among top issues at Union of B.C. Municipalities convention

By Wolfgang Depner An annual gathering of municipal leaders from across British Columbia is underway with…

Carney’s investment summit draws protests by Indigenous leaders, eco groups

By Alessia Passafiume Prime Minister Mark Carney’s high-stakes pitch for foreign investment is also attracting protests…

Carney’s investment summit draws protests by Indigenous leaders, eco groups

By Alessia Passafiume Prime Minister Mark Carney’s high-stakes pitch for foreign investment is also attracting protests…

‘He fought addiction, and he won’ First Nation announces treatment centre

By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Daily Gleaner Two leaders who have battled addiction…

‘I made friends that that will last a lifetime’: Nunavut youth reflect on boating trips with Ayalik Fund Slugline: LJI-NU-camp

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Audrey Okpakok, 16, from Gjoa Haven…

Indigenous turnout remains low in Quebec amid calls for political inclusion

By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman There are a number of signs scattered along the suburban streets of the…

Ontario minister pledges better communication during wildfire season

By Liam Casey Ontario’s natural resources minister has pledged better communication on wildfires going forward. Mike…

Woman dies after saying NIHB failed to arrange travel

By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – On Aug. 19, Miranda Mamakwa…

Ottawa offers faster access to tax rulings as Carney kicks off investment summit

By Craig Lord Ottawa is tweaking tax policy to make Canada more attractive to international investors…

Six Nations Police and MTO hold commercial vehicle safety inspections

OHSWEKEN, ON, September 14, 2026 – The Six Nations Police Service (SNPS),  with the assistance of…

Unleash bounty of wealth: Lecce

By Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce addressed…

Death comes after missed followup care

By Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal The death of a mother of three…

Carney teases economic activity already spurring from investment summit

By Kathryn Mannie Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has an unprecedented opportunity to build up…

Indigenous legislation among top issues at Union of B.C. Municipalities convention

By Wolfgang Depner An annual gathering of municipal leaders from across British Columbia opens in Vancouver…

A Christian pastor called Arapaho ceremonies ‘idol worship.’ Now the tribe wants her church gone

By Savannah Peters ARAPAHOE, Wyo. (AP) — Every Sunday morning on the Wind River Reservation, congregants…

Protests planned for Carney’s investment summit in Toronto

By Kathryn Mannie Protests are planned for the prime minister’s high-stakes summit aimed at attracting new…

Coast Salish sport of war canoe racing featured in new docuseries Racing Waters

By Nora O’Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa Vancouver Island, BC – A nine-episode sport docuseries…

Volunteers clear another 20 km of Goat River Trail

By Kevin Gibson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Rocky Mountain Goat Nine Fraser Headwaters Alliance volunteers…

Radio Silence Amid Lowell Reveals Critical Gap In Emergency Plan

By Kevin Dayton And Noelle Fujii-oride/honolulu Civil Beat For years it has been a mantra of…

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