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Grand chief demands apology, says Innu can’t back Churchill Falls deal with Quebec

The Grand chief of the Innu Nation says the Indigenous group will not support a new energy deal with Hydro-Québec unless the Newfoundland and Labrador government changes its stance on Innu history in Labrador. Jodie Ashini says Premier Tony Wakeham must apologize to the Innu people and acknowledge the harm his government has caused them. She has said that Wakeham’s government believes a “fringe” theory that suggests the Innu arrived in Labrador about 300 years ago, after the Europeans. She…

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Six Nations’ own Ava Hill has been named the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by the…

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Grand chief demands apology, says Innu can’t back Churchill Falls deal with Quebec

The Grand chief of the Innu Nation says the Indigenous group will not support a new…

From scooters to Indigenous rights law, B.C.’s local leaders discuss top concerns

British Columbia’s Indigenous law, affordability and crime are all on the agenda at an annual municipalities…

Lowering hiring standards for Inuit would create ‘2 classes’ of officers: Police chief

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Nunavik’s public security committee has rejected two…

Carney says Canada is ‘ahead on incentives’ in race with U.S. to attract investment

By The Canadian Press staff Prime Minister Mark Carney says that while Canada is “ahead on…

Date set for coroner’s inquest into 2020 death of Toronto woman that led to protests

The date has been set for a coroner’s inquest into the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, a…

Membertou receives national award from Fulbright Canada

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post Membertou First Nation in Unama’ki has…

Has Ottawa’s Ring of Fire road decision set the stage for a Highway of Tears 2.0?

By Anushka Yadav, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Pointer Content warning: This story discusses missing and…

B.C. wildfires hit Indigenous communities harder, human rights report says

A new report from British Columbia’s Human Rights Commissioner says Indigenous reserves are four times more…

Small changes in the classroom can create supportive environments for individual student success

 By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com By implementing new assessment practices that emphasize Indigenous…

Striking new Indigenous welcome posts stand proud at Delta City Hall

By Radha Agarwal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Delta Optimist Two new welcome posts made by artists…

TFN’s new underwater drone will strengthen environmental stewardship and marine monitoring

By Radha Agarwal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Delta Optimist Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) just picked up…

Half-tonne of garbage collected at Tsawwassen Causeway beach

By Radha Agarwal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Delta Optimist A Delta-based community group of 24 volunteers…

Trial begins for man charged in fatal hit-and-run on Hwy 11

By Carrie Ivardi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY — The trial for a man…

Three PMs: Carney recruits Chrétien, Harper to kick off investment summit

By Craig Lord Three prime ministers were on hand in Toronto to mark one of the…

RCMP officer charged after baton launcher probe

By Brook Wagner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Medicine Hat News An Alberta RCMP officer has been…

Fort Nelson First Nation unveils new look council, community education board

By Edward Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca FORT NELSON, B.C. — Fort Nelson First Nation…

Indigenous legislation among top issues at Union of B.C. Municipalities convention

By Wolfgang Depner An annual gathering of municipal leaders from across British Columbia is underway with…

Carney’s investment summit draws protests by Indigenous leaders, eco groups

By Alessia Passafiume Prime Minister Mark Carney’s high-stakes pitch for foreign investment is also attracting protests…

Carney’s investment summit draws protests by Indigenous leaders, eco groups

By Alessia Passafiume Prime Minister Mark Carney’s high-stakes pitch for foreign investment is also attracting protests…

‘He fought addiction, and he won’ First Nation announces treatment centre

By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Daily Gleaner Two leaders who have battled addiction…

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