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Aqpik Jam kicks off 30th anniversary with music, culture and community

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Kuujjuaq came alive Tuesday evening with music, cheers and laughter as hundreds filled Katittavik Townhall to kick off Aqpik Jam’s 30th year. Led by instructors Janice Parsons Gordon and Sandy Emudluk, the Kuujjuaq Youth Group opened the festival with throat singing and drumming. Applause rose from the arena floor to the upper level bleachers as the 11 boys and girls showed off their skills. Clusters of golden cloudberries decorated the stage,…

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It’s audit time

It appears the current members of the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) don’t seem to mind setting…

First Nations Policing a right!

Editorial: It’s about integrity

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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

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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Aqpik Jam kicks off 30th anniversary with music, culture and community

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Kuujjuaq came alive Tuesday evening with music,…

U.S.-based companies lobby police departments across Canada about body cameras and public safety solutions

By Ghazal Azizi Kashi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Investigative Journalism Foundation After signing a non-competitive contract…

M.D. of Opportunity overhauls Bigstone water deal to ensure fair costs

By Armaan Khanna, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeside Leader The Municipal District of Opportunity is putting…

Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.

The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan region for days has…

Trip gives UCN law enforcement students firsthand experience

By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun Students in the University College of the…

‘This is a resurrection’: Kivalliq Summer Games returns after 12-year hiatus

By Daron Letts, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News The first Kivalliq Summer Games to be…

Pete’s Dam hydro proposal progressing

By Joe O’Grady, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Temiskaming Speaker TEMISKAMING SHORES – Efforts continue to create…

Wotstak man awaits sentencing for arson

By Judy Cole, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, River Valley Sun A Wotstak man remains in custody…

Dene Skateboards signs first sponsored skater, with plans to endorse many more

By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yellowknifer Yellowknife’s newest skateboard company, Dene Skateboards, just signed…

“Bait And Switch”: New Provincial Residential School Survivor Funding Is Not What It Seems

By Alex Murray Writer The Ontario government announced a $7 million investment on August 5 to…

Lawyer: Federal Recognition Crucial For Namaygoosisagagun Rebuilding Efforts the Answer

By Alex Murray Writer After the entire community was razed by wildfire, Namaygoosisagagun First Nation now…

Brantford Native Housing helping urban First Nations register for membership

By Lynda Powless Editor BRANTFORD, ONT-Brantford Native Housing will soon begin helping First Nations people in…

Brantford-Brant South MP Larry Brock To Step Down Next Month

By Alex Murray Writer There is yet another federal by-election on the horizon as Brantford-Brant South-Six…

Ontario looking to re-open Brantford Jail

By Alex Murray Writer BRANTFORD-Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner was in Brantford on August 6 to…

It’s audit time

It appears the current members of the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) don’t seem to mind setting…

Today in History

Aug 9 In 2018, the family of an Indigenous man shot to death on a Saskatchewan…

Cherokee Nation safeguarding seeds on Arctic “Doomsday Vault”

The Cherokee Nation will bank corn, bean and squash seeds in the Arctic “doomsday vault”, becoming…

Rivermen deadlocked with Merchants in league final

By Sam Laskaris Writer Despite a six-goal performance from the league’s most valuable player Thunder Hill,…

Chiefs sweep Kodiaks to advance to league final

By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Chiefs are one step away from hosting this year’s…

Attack hosting provincial championships

By Sam Laskaris Writer Tim Bomberry has a rather interesting analogy for the local women’s box…

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