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Smith tells First Nations chiefs to ‘check themselves’ over treason accusation

By Jack Farrell Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a group of Indigenous chiefs need to “check themselves,” after they accused her of potential treasonous activity for calling a separation vote. The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs, representing First Nations across Alberta, unanimously voted to ask the RCMP to look into whether the referendum amounts to criminal treason by Smith and her United Conservative Party. The chiefs say the fall referendum is an intentional violation of the treaty relationship and ignores risks…

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

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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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Smith tells First Nations chiefs to ‘check themselves’ over treason accusation

By Jack Farrell Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a group of Indigenous chiefs need to “check…

Candice St-Aubin named interim commissioner of Indigenous languages

By Alessia Passafiume A senior federal bureaucrat has been named the interim commissioner of Indigenous languages.…

New Arctic Waste Management Network Launches Under UCN Leadership

By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun University College of the North has been…

Manitoba Disability Services Failing Many, New Report Finds

By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun A decade-long human rights battle led by…

Artist aspires to continue Squamish’s ‘cultural crossings’ with Scotland, in Indigenous-inspired exhibit

By Ina Pace, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Squamish Chief A local artist, heavily inspired by…

Planned N.W.T. trauma healing lodge seeks steady operational funding

By Aastha Sethi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio A group trying to create the Northwest…

Red, white and blue: A strategy for survival as Native Americans navigate 250 years of history

By Susan Montoya Bryan SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Swiftly marching toward westward expansion, the United…

Security stepped up at satellite courts after fatal shooting

By Carrie Ivardi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com DRYDEN — Significant steps have been taken throughout…

Lawyers say language change in First Nations water bill looks to shield government

By Alessia Passafiume Two lawyers say the blurring of language on the right of First Nations…

Northwestern ports look to deliver

By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited Thunder Bay…

Ottawa announces ‘largest funding commitment ever made for First Nations’

By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com OTTAWA — Canada Minister of Indigenous Services put…

Canmore’s ‘Resurgence’ gallery honours Indigenous voices, strength

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook CANMORE – Tara Beaver watches cattle…

Increasing visitation, development in Kananaskis prompt creation of tourism reserve fund

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook KANANASKIS – With increased development and…

New Police Accountability Unit established in B.C. for Indigenous people

By Nora O’Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa Indigenous people in British Columbia who have been…

New hydro dam proposals reopen old wounds in Northern BC

By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer BC’s push to study two major…

Candice St-Aubin named interim Commissioner of Indigenous Languages

By Alessia Passafiume A senior federal bureaucrat has been named the interim Commissioner of Indigenous Languages.…

Bryan Trottier among Indigenous sport leaders featured on Canada Post stamps

Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier will be featured on a Canada Post stamp to celebrate…

Canada’s new water bill backtracks on recognizing human right to water for First Nations

By Carl Meyer and Fatima Syed Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty has unveiled a…

Six Nations Police shut down contraband tobacco plant and seize over $10 million of contraband tobacco

  A warehouse hidden in a forested area at Six Nations of the Grand River was…

Six Nations Fire Department marking 60 years

Six Nations Fire department 60 years later: it’s not just “put the wet stuff on the…

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