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‘I’ve lost about eight people to suicide,’ youth delegate tells Inuit Circumpolar Council

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The severe state of mental health issues among youth in the North isn’t a shock to anyone anymore, says 22-year-old Gwen Natsiq. Representing Canada as a youth delegate at the Inuit Circumpolar Council’s general assembly in Iqaluit, Natsiq spoke about how she’s been personally affected by Nunavut’s high rate of suicide. “In the past five years alone, I have lost around eight people to suicide,” she said. There are generally…

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Editorial: It’s about integrity

One thing has become clear with the current Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC). It is in…

Editorial: Conflict of interest, declare it, move on!

Editorial: Six Nations sovereignty versus Ontario

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The Feather Report – Black & White and Red All Over

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

The Feather Report Summer Blues

MEET THE CHIEF: Garden River Chief Andy Rickard and council work to keep community COVID-19 safe

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

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Statement by Minister Wilson-Raybould on the accomplishments of 2016

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‘I’ve lost about eight people to suicide,’ youth delegate tells Inuit Circumpolar Council

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The severe state of mental health…

States sue to block feds from sharing personal data of millions who receive social service benefits

By Anthony Izaguirre More than 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration…

‘The fire was just raging’ evacuee describes fleeing Okanagan wildfires

-CP-Atlyn Becker remembers the hills glowing orange around her on Saturday as her truck edged north…

Manitoba Hydro rejects allegations in Cross Lake outage lawsuit

By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun Manitoba Hydro says it will vigorously defend…

In the Okanagan desert, snakes offer lessons on protecting a fragile ecosystem

By Aaron Hemens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews The snake was close. Lindsay Whitehead could hear…

Six Nations lacrosse squad eyes fourth consecutive national championship

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com The Six Nations Chiefs managed to fulfill one…

Okanagan wildfires force expanded orders, alerts as First Nation assesses losses

Wildfires burning on the west side and north end of Okanagan Lake have forced more evacuation…

Fort Smith museum to transfer ownership to newly formed Thebacha Leadership Council

By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yellowknifer Ownership of the Fort Smith Northern Life Museum…

Dene National Chief celebrates reinstatement of residential school survivor counselling

By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yellowknifer Dene National Chief George Mackenzie says he’s happy…

Year’s fires may be worst on record

By Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal If the numbers tell the story, then…

Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes

By Jeffrey Collins The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered state regulators to reconsider a key permit…

Tsawwassen First Nation hosts annual health fair to connect members with important services

By Radha Agarwal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Delta Optimist The Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) hosted its…

Mississauga First Nation shelter-in-place lifted, one person injured, OPP say

OPP say a shelter-in-place warning has been lifted and one person is critically hurt after gunshots…

Three dead after vehicle rolls on Saskatchewan grid road

Three people have died in a single-vehicle rollover in Saskatchewan. RCMP say they were called out…

Lakeside homes destroyed, evacuations expanded as B.C. wildfires surge

A wildfire fanned by 115-kilometre-per-hour winds razed homes along the west side of British Columbia’s Okanagan…

Membertou showcases that it grows great places together

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post People in Membertou First Nation spent…

Brantford Police arrest three and seize cocaine

BRANTFORD-The Brantford Core Engagement Response Team (CERT) arrested three individuals and seized over 30 grams of…

Potlotek chief faces four opponents in Cape Breton band election

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post Five people are running to be…

N.B. RCMP admit to unintentionally starting house fire with tear gas canister

By Eli Ridder New Brunswick RCMP say they unintentionally caused a house fire during a standoff…

MPP Holland disputes chief’s claim of no contact

By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SNnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY — The MPP for Thunder Bay-Atikokan…

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