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AFN chief asks UN to support First Nations’ opposition to B.C. Indigenous law change

By Alessia Passafiume The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on the United Nations to condemn the “regressive” attempt by B.C. Premier David Eby’s government to amend or suspend parts a landmark Indigenous rights law. That law, based on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, has come under fire from Eby’s government after it was cited in a court ruling against the province. Eby has said that a December court ruling meant…

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AFN chief asks UN to support First Nations’ opposition to B.C. Indigenous law change

By Alessia Passafiume The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on the…

Poilievre says Carney ‘pushing fear’ in address to Canadians on U.S. relations

By Catherine Morrison Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of “pushing fear” in…

Save our salmon: Indigenous leaders speak of Ottawa’s betrayal

By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Daily Gleaner Indigenous leaders in New Brunswick say…

A criminal sentence for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma clears the way for completing its settlement

By Geoff Mulvihill A judge is expected to sentence OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225…

Ontario’s solicitor general sorry for saying improperly released inmates were caught

By Liam Casey Ontario’s solicitor general and his No. 2 have apologized for “inadvertently” saying officials…

Carney names members of new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations

By David Baxter Prime Minister Mark Carney retooled an advisory committee on Canada-U.S. trade on Tuesday,…

War, climate change and AI: What’s at stake at this year’s UN Indigenous forum

By Anita Hofschneider/grist Hundreds of delegates are arriving at the United Nations this week for the…

Eby called changes to Indigenous law ‘non-negotiable,’ but series of backdowns ensued

By Canadian Press Staff The British Columbia government’s efforts to mitigate the impact of the Declaration…

Poilievre says Carney ‘pushing fear’ in address to Canadians on U.S. relations

By Catherine Morrison Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of “pushing fear” in…

Eby ‘moving forward’ with First Nations after latest climbdown on Indigenous law

By Wolfgang Depner British Columbia Premier David Eby said that “moving forward together” with First Nations…

Scientist advises against rushing Ring of Fire road projects

By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SNnewswatch.com OTTAWA — The Ontario government wants to go…

Great Northern Arts Festival hit by ‘surprising’ funding rejection

By Aastha Sethi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio Inuvik’s Great Northern Arts Festival is working…

One school, nine students. CA pays over $100,000 per kid to keep small schools open

By Carolyn Jones/calmatters School closures are an incendiary issue in nearly every corner of California, as…

Pushing for Recognition – Michael Jolly takes over as the new Chief of MoCreebec

By Natalia Fedosieieva, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Nation After decades of service, Michael Jolly has…

MWF welcomes $3.8B nature fund, seeks balance on Seal River protections

By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun The Manitoba Wildlife Federation says it is…

Most homes at risk of flooding on Manitoba First Nation still need protection: Kinew

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says about a quarter of the homes at risk of flooding on…

Honouring reconciliation: Squamish library calls for Nation artists

By Ina Pace, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Squamish Chief The Squamish Public Library is inviting…

Wasauksing to create mobile nursing unit with support from Ontario

By Shania Tabobondung, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Parry Sound North Star Indigenous communities along the Highway…

B.C. to table suspension of Indigenous law on Monday, First Nations sources say

By Alessia Passafiume and Wolfgang Depner First Nations sources say British Columbia Premier David Eby’s government…

Carney pledges regular updates on pivot from U.S. and to ‘never sugar-coat’ issues

By Dylan Robertson Prime Minister Mark Carney says he plans to regularly update Canadians with a…

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