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Little Bear stepping down from vice-provost position

By  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lethbridge Herald The well-respected advocate, educator and leader Leroy Little Bear (Iikaisskini-Low Horn) will be stepping down from his role as vice-provost, Iniskim Indigenous Relations come the end of June. Born and raised on the Blood Reserve, Little Bear was one of the first Indigenous students to complete a program of study at the University of Lethbridge. He would later go on and create the first Native American Studies, which is now known as Indigenous…

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Editorial: Six Nations Fire Department 60 years and counting…

Six Nations Fire Department has marked six decades of service to the community. It’s hard to…

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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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Little Bear stepping down from vice-provost position

By  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lethbridge Herald The well-respected advocate, educator and leader Leroy Little Bear…

PM Carney to share plans for future of 24 Sussex on Friday

By Catherine Morrison Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will unveil plans for the future of…

Native Americans commemorate victory at Little Bighorn with horse races, dance and song

By Matthew Brown And Jack Dura LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT, Mont. (AP) — Thursday marks…

In New Brunswick, First Nations, government mum on sensitive topic of natural gas

By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Daily Gleaner More than a week after Premier…

‘Miraculous’: Watay completes electrification of 16 First Nations

By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com MUSKRAT DAM – After more than 20 years…

First meeting held for new leadership table focused on growing homelessness crisis

By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com TIMMINS — First Nations and municipal leaders hope that…

Northern Ontario First Nation begins building road to the Ring of Fire mining region

By Liam Casey Construction has begun on one Ontario First Nation’s road to the Ring of…

Osoyoos Indian Band set to restore native plants, species in wildfire-ravaged forests

By Aaron Hemens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews Osoyoos Indian Band is working to revitalize forests…

Canada prepares to send aid to those hit by Venezuelan earthquakes

By Dylan Robertson Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Ottawa will send humanitarian aid to support…

Swiss collector wants thousands of Indigenous artifacts returned to communities

By Brittany Hobson A Swiss collector who has amassed thousands of Indigenous artifacts said he is…

Federal funding helps Long Plain fix water system issues

By Renee Lilley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Portage Graphic Leader Long Plain First Nation has completed…

‘Father of the Northern Games’ honoured with commemorative stamp

By Dylan Follett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yellowknifer Canada Post has announced a new stamp in…

Kananaskis council building on fireguard efforts in region’s high risk areas

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook KANANASKIS – With the threat of…

Stoney chiefs, First Nations leaders calling for treason investigation into premier, UCP

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook STONEY NAKODA – Stoney Nakoda First…

Police looking into suspect’s motivations after Montreal shooting: official

By The Canadian Press A federal official says police from various jurisdictions are looking into the…

Yukon pens letters to minister, CRTC and Bell Canada over poor cellular service

The Yukon government is pleading with the CRTC and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to…

Gun control group repeats call for end to sales of SKS rifles after Montreal shooting

A prominent gun control advocacy group is repeating its call for an immediate end to new…

Pangnirtung leaders worry proposed hydro plant will raise local sea levels

By Arty Sarkisian, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News A $500-million hydro project under development for…

Norman Bernard acclaimed as Wagmatcook chief

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post Wagmatcook First Nation Chief Norman Bernard…

Some Fête nationale celebrations cancelled as police probe deadly Montreal shooting

By The Canadian Press A Montreal neighbourhood is grieving three people killed this week in a…

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