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Archeologists accuse N.L. government of ‘colonial logic’ in dispute with Innu

A group of archeologists at Memorial University have voiced their support for the Innu Nation, saying the Newfoundland and Labrador government has undermined public trust and harmed Innu people. The comments were made in a letter signed by seven professors from Memorial’s archeology department and shared publicly by the Innu Nation on Thursday. The letter comes after the Innu Nation cancelled a cultural exhibit this week, saying the Newfoundland and Labrador government objected to the show’s timeline of Innu history…

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

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Archeologists accuse N.L. government of ‘colonial logic’ in dispute with Innu

A group of archeologists at Memorial University have voiced their support for the Innu Nation, saying…

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake appeals to United Nations on S-2

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

Boy, 13, shot multiple times on First Nation in northern Manitoba

Manitoba police say a 13-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was shot multiple…

Universities have a vital role to play in tackling climate change

By Sarah Elizabeth Wolfe,  and Philip Steenkamp Governments, corporations and other institutions must all play constructive…

Great Peace of Montreal Treaty comes home

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The only known copy of the Great Peace…

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…

Traditional practices help patients heal at Selkirk Mental Health Centre

By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun The growing demand for Indigenous-specific mental health…

Canada sending $5 million in humanitarian aid to those hit by Venezuelan earthquakes

By Dylan Robertson Canada is providing $5 million in humanitarian aid to support emergency relief efforts…

Innu community ‘moved to anger, to strength’ after accusing province of censoring history

By Frey Blake-Pijogge, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews Fallout continues from the last-minute cancellation of an…

Carney coming to Calgary Stampede, carrying message that separation is no magic wand

By Lisa Johnson Prime Minister Mark Carney is coming to next week’s Calgary Stampede, and plans…

Province and Webequie break ground on supply road

By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SNnewswatch.com WEBEQUIE — The process of building the Webequie…

Teachers’ union recognizes teacher group focused on climate-change issues

By Maggie Macintosh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press Manitoba’s newest professional teacher group has…

Fort St. John to showcase competition featuring province’s best Indigenous firefighters

By Edward Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Indigenous fire departments…

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…

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