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First Nation’s advice: ‘Be careful’ in the U.S.

By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Thunder Bay Source EMO — Rainy River First Nations members are advised to “be careful” in their movements south of the Canada-U.S. border saying they’ve heard reports of Indigenous people being harassed and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A notice posted on social media advises members that they “have every right to travel and live (on) either side of the border.” But when in Minnesota, the notice continues, First Nation members…

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What’s coming for 2026: Troy Greene tells us growth, awards and by-election are coming

By Lynda Powless Editor With a new year comes new beginnings and Six Nations’ own seer Troy Green says it is going to be a busy year for both business and parents. Oil and gas investments will pay off. Another huge cannabis grow-op will cause controversy and an NHL pick from Six Nations may all be happening in 2026. Six Nations own spiritualist Troy Greene says 2026 could also ring in as a year of spirituality and awareness. “It is…

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First Nation’s advice: ‘Be careful’ in the U.S.

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By Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)…

Inuit need greater say in ship routing, preparedness: Panelists

By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Inuit need a greater say in mapping,…

First Nations hockey player seeks long playoff run and post-secondary offer

 By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Besides looking to finish his junior hockey career…

Manitoba First Nation urges province to address hotel space for evacuees

By Brittany Hobson The Canadian Red Cross says some evacuees from a northern Manitoba First Nation…

‘We need unity’: Bearspaw First Nation chief and council mark new term at inauguration ceremony

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook ÎYÂRHE NAKODA — With messages of…

YQK to YQT: 1st new Kenora-Thunder Bay flight completed

By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY — Passenger service between Kenora and…

Future-facing projects given leg up in Northern Ontario

By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal The minister of jobs and families and…

Assault charge stayed against Inuit organization president Jeremy Tunraluk

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Crown prosecutor Stephanie Boydell told a…

Improve internet, mobile service alongside new power lines: chief

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Stage four of Tewatohnhi’saktha’s Indigenous Initiatives Fund enters its final year

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Quebec premier stepping down ahead of provincial election

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Quebec Premier François Legault is stepping down,…

‘Staggering’ disparity as Indigenous adults overrepresented in prisons by 10 times

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7 First Nations receive minerals infrastructure money

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Indigenous adults overrepresented in prisons by 10 times, Statistics Canada says

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Coastal First Nations say they are open to cooperation, not pipelines

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Fort St. John Friendship Society appoints new executive director

By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Fort St.…

Snuneymuxw First Nation buys Coquitlam casino

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