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Indigenous stewards on BC’s coast left in the dark as sun sets on federal guardianship program

By Hope Lompe, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer The Enhanced Nature Legacy fund is scheduled to sunset on Mar. 31, potentially affecting hundreds of jobs — and for those affected, there’s no word yet on what will happen afterward. Indigenous Nations are bracing for a funding cut to their stewardship offices and guardian programs as the Carney government signals another departure from Trudeau-era environmental policies. The Hill Times reported earlier this month that federal estimates show conservation funding…

Editorial

When is a conflict a conflict….?

Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) is facing a major conflict of interest debacle created after the…

Editorial: Reconciliation or delay???

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The Feather Report – Black & White and Red All Over

Black & White and Red All Over Photos by Carl Pascoe & Rachel A. Powless By…

The Feather Report Summer Blues

MEET THE CHIEF: Garden River Chief Andy Rickard and council work to keep community COVID-19 safe

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City launches Digital Service Squad to help small businesses adopt online technologies

Brantford, ON – In partnership with the Downtown Brantford BIA, the Brantford-Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre…

New First Nations Report Details Groundbreaking Dialogue around Native Stewardship of Lands, Natural Resources and Sacred Sites

Statement by Minister Wilson-Raybould on the accomplishments of 2016

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Indigenous stewards on BC’s coast left in the dark as sun sets on federal guardianship program

By Hope Lompe, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer The Enhanced Nature Legacy fund is…

Oka supports Kanesatake security team

By Hadassah Alencar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door The Municipality of Oka announced that…

HIV education and awareness non-profit to visit Indigenous communities

By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A regional non-profit…

‘Horrific loss’: Man guilty of killing five gets life sentence

By Carrie Ivardi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com Warning: This story contains details that may be…

Inquest to examine death of Ontario Indigenous woman following hospital visit

By Maan Alhmidi An inquest is set to begin next week to investigate the 2021 death…

Own-source revenues drive growth in Kahnwake

By Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door Even with a hefty decline in…

‘I couldn’t say no’: Indigenous artist becomes first to be featured by new project

By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca FORT NELSON, B.C. — An Indigenous artist from…

Orange ‘Every Child Matters’ shirts banned from Queen’s Park legislature

By Ricochet Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A northern Ontario MPP submitted a formal complaint to Queen’s…

Chiefs implored to ‘stand firm’ against nuclear waste project

By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SNnewswatch.com AROLAND — First Nations need to oppose a…

Indigenous services minister questioned about fire that killed toddler

By Alessia Passafiume First Nations chiefs from northern Ontario demanded answers Thursday from Indigenous Services Minister…

Ontario delays path to balance, pumps billions into research and innovation in budget

By Allison Jones and Liam Casey Ontario is delaying a path to balance once more, as…

Carney takes victory lap after meeting NATO target: ‘We’re just getting started’ Slugline: Cda-NATO

By Kyle Duggan For the first time since the end of the Cold War, Canada is…

Alberta’s NDP warns of gerrymandering as new boundary map recommendations released

By Jack Farrell Conflicting recommendations on redrawing Alberta’s electoral boundaries ahead of the 2027 election are…

Carney takes victory lap after meeting NATO target: ‘We’re just getting started’

By Kyle Duggan For the first time since the end of the Cold War, Canada is…

Six Nations cannabis entrepreneur wants to see Indigenous market do more

By Sam Laskaris Writer LAS VEGAS, USA -Whenever Isaiah Kicknosway gets a chance to educate others…

Siksika Off-Reserve Affordable Housing to take part in Calgary housing project

By John Watson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Strathmore Times Siksika Off-Reserve Affordable Housing (SORAH) is among…

Indigenous services minister to announce $738M for health, emergency management

By Alessia Passafiume Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty is expected to announce today a $738.9-million funding…

First Nations Child and Family Services Settlement Agreement hits first year

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The First Nations Child and Family Services Settlement…

The crisis of youth aging out of care is why Canada needs a children and youth commissioner

By Jacquie Gahagan,  Dale Kirby, Mary Rita Holland,  and Melanie M. Doucet Youth in Canada’s child…

Procurement ombud slams Indigenous procurement strategy outcomes in ‘shocking’ report

By Alessia Passafiume Indigenous Services Canada and other departments are failing to uphold their own Indigenous…

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