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Orange warnings raised over next B.C. deluge, as second death linked to wild weather

By Chuck Chiang Forecasters are escalating rainfall warnings in southwest British Columbia, saying some areas could receive a deluge topping 250 millimetres in a new parade of storms that is set to drench the region. Orange warnings have been raised for west and central Vancouver Island, Howe Sound and the Sea to Sky regions, with Environment Canada warning of flooding and landslides after the “very robust” frontal system makes landfall Tuesday morning. Wild weather has been pummelling B.C. since last…

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Six Nations Elected Band Council (SNEC) needs to explain itself. Now, we realize no matter what…

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

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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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Orange warnings raised over next B.C. deluge, as second death linked to wild weather

By Chuck Chiang Forecasters are escalating rainfall warnings in southwest British Columbia, saying some areas could…

Ottawa amends, extends tariff relief program beyond U.S. steel imports

By Craig Lord The federal government is extending its relief program for firms importing tariffed U.S.…

Peru’s move to reconsider protections for uncontacted Mashco Piro raises fears of Amazon logging

By Steven Grattan MEXICO CITY (AP) — Indigenous leaders in Peru are warning that a government…

First Nations reject premier’s speedy shale gas timeline

By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Daily Gleaner One of New Brunswick’s biggest Indigenous…

Alberta First Nation claims B.C. hydroelectric projects violate treaty rights

The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in Alberta is suing the British Columbia and federal governments and…

For nearly 1,000 years, the mesa in all its forms has been an American icon

By Dario López-mills PHOENIX (AP) — Spanish explorers named them mesas, meaning tables, when they came…

Exhibit at Lakehead honours Indigenous veterans of Treaty 3

By Clint Fleury, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY — A nearly week-long exhibit at…

Fracking controversy flares at public meeting

By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Daily Gleaner The two farmers, both neighbours, didn’t…

Chiefs question motive behind Indian Act talks after meeting with Carney, premiers

By Alessia Passafiume First Nations chiefs who attended a closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney…

2,000 job vacancies to fill as Government of Nunavut keeps striving for 85 per cent Inuit employment

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The Government of Nunavut had 2,032…

Ottawa outlines details of $600M for CanCon in latest budget

By Anja Karadeglija The federal government has released details on how its promised $600 million for…

Six candidates running in regional Nunavut Inuit association presidential election

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The Kitikmeot Inuit Association election campaign…

Q&A: Meet the new Kanesatake electoral officer

By Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door It’s been a long road, but…

Pacific Link Pipeline: Indigenous leaders challenge Ottawa’s Fast-Tracked Consultation timeline

By John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News As the Prime Minister’s office fast-tracks…

Native American women made history in tribal, state and federal elections

By Savannah Peters ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A third-grade field trip to the Navajo Nation Council…

Attending the Arctic Circle Gathering as an Inuk Youth was transformative and inspiring Slugline: LJI-NL-arctic-circle-assembly-indigenous

By Frey Blake-Pijogge, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews The shaking of hands and small smiles welcome…

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake brings concerns to Carney

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

Kanesatake addresses still listed as Oka

By Fern Marmont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door In recent years, Kanesatake residents have…

Why Indigenous stewards are bringing ‘good fire’ back to Canada’s forests

By Jordan Omstead Spring comes to Leona Antoine’s field in patches. The snow retreats from the…

Dialogue about Inuit-specific housing funding underway, says Indigenous Services Minister

By Daron Letts, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Inuit-Nunangat’s share of billions of dollars in…

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