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James Smith Cree Nation seeks answers on COVID-19 funds

By Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday.ca JAMES SMITH CREE NATION — The chief of James Smith Cree Nation says he is seeking answers and accountability after raising concerns about how COVID-19 funding was handled by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN). Chief Kirby Constant confirmed Wednesday he sent a formal letter to the FSIN requesting documents and clarification regarding funding tied to the pandemic. “As chief, I have a responsibility to protect the interests of our nation…

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Editorial: Just waiting for the audit…

It’s audit time. That arduous time of the year when governments at all levels start the…

When is a conflict a conflict….?

Editorial: Reconciliation or delay???

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

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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…

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James Smith Cree Nation seeks answers on COVID-19 funds

By Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday.ca JAMES SMITH CREE NATION — The chief of…

Aspire Program seeking the next generation of Kahnawa’kehró:non scientists

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM)…

Ottawa commits $1.4 billion to Indigenous health services

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase Minister of Indigenous Services Canada Mandy Gull-Masty announced…

Conservatives call for lower gas tax and cuts to ‘wasteful spending’ to pay for it

By Sarah Ritchie and David Baxter The Conservative Party of Canada is calling on Ottawa to…

Orange ‘Every Child Matters’ shirts banned from Queen’s Park legislature

A northern Ontario MPP submitted a formal complaint to Queen’s Park’s house speaker on Thursday after…

Human Rights Tribunal set to deliver verdict on First Nations child welfare deal

By Alessia Passafiume The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is expected to release a decision today on…

Five people charged with murder in death of Eabametoong First Nation man: OPP

Provincial police say five people, including two youths, have been charged with murder and aggravated assault…

Cook-Searson re-elected chief in LLRIB vote, councillors named

By Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday.ca LAC LA RONGE INDIAN BAND — Tammy Cook-Searson…

Hip Hop artist Tony Tootoosis is making moves in music and culture

By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News Tony Tootoosis, born Anthony Tootoosis and…

Premier Eby says changing DRIPA is ‘non-negotiable’ and will pass this session

By Wolfgang Depner B.C. Premier David Eby says that changing the Declaration on the Rights of…

Doctors speak out on Saskatchewan’s forced drug treatment legislation

By Jeremy Simes Groups that represent doctors in Saskatchewan say they’re worried a bill that proposes…

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the launch of the Artemis II mission

April 1, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario “Today, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen makes history as…

Activist’s group accused of ‘terrorist attack’ in collision with Antarctic krill trawler

By Joshua Goodman MIAMI (AP) — A ship operated by a group founded by anti-whaling activist…

Premier Eby says changing DRIPA is ‘non-negotiable’ and will be pushed into law

By Wolfgang Depner Changing British Columbia’s Declaration on the Rights of Aboriginal Peoples Act is “non-negotiable”…

With Nunavut devolution 1 year away, what’s happening?

By Arty Sarkisian, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Federal and territorial leaders have many ways…

Chiefs welcome ‘remoteness quotient’ in child welfare deal

By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SNnewswatch.com FORT HOPE — One of the most welcome…

‘How many more have to die?’: Northern Ontario fires expose delays in human rights complaints for First Nations

By Jon Thompson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ricochet The fly-in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nationlost another home…

Bonnechee Valley raise concern over potential tax loss to non-profit Aboriginal housing plan

By Debbi Christinck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eganville Leader Eganville – Bonnechere Valley could be…

Historic Saskatchewan town of Duck Lake fails in bid to sell naming rights

By Fakiha Baig and Jeremy Simes Duck Lake — a Saskatchewan community steeped in history that…

First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could ‘outlast’ demonstrator

By Alessia Passafiume Two First Nations chiefs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize…

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