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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami releases new poverty reduction strategy
By Miriam Bosiljevac and Aastha Sethi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami has released a poverty reduction strategy for Inuit Nunangat and recommended changes to how Nutrition North Canada operates in the region. “The strategy is really grounded in an Inuit-defined whole person approach that considers culture, well-being, family, community, livelihoods, leadership, and self-determination,” said Lauren Goodman from the national Inuit organization, also known as ITK. “We’re hoping that it will be a roadmap for governments, Inuit…
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Senior aide of Alberta premier urges First Nations chiefs to fix squalid communities
By Lisa Johnson The executive director of Premier Danielle Smith’s office says that instead of criticizing her, First Nations chiefs should fix their own communities, describing them as entrenched in poverty, drugs and violence. Bruce McAllister, in a post on social media, says the chiefs should focus on their own problems rather than having “the gall” to accuse the premier of treason over Alberta’s looming separation referendum. McAllister also says the chiefs’ misaligned priorities make him wonder if they’re taking…
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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami releases new poverty reduction strategy
By Miriam Bosiljevac and Aastha Sethi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami has…
Elks president says CFL club still recovering from ‘disaster’ of name change
By John Korobanik As the Edmonton Elks prepare for their home opener Saturday, team president Chris…
CP NewsAlert: Manitoba appoints first associate chief judge for reconciliation
Manitoba provincial court Judge Jerilee Ryle has been appointed the province’s first associate chief judge for…
Former Nunavut TV star on what National Indigenous History Month means to her
By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Ooleepeeka (Rebecca) Veevee was born in…
Elder shares what National Indigenous Peoples Day means to her
By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Annie Shappa was born in a…
Nunavut Law Society unveils resource handbook for Nunavummiut in Yellowknife
By Dylan Follett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yellowknifer There’s a new resource handbook for Nunavummiut trying…
Wildfire evacuees returning to their homes in northern Ontario First Nation
Residents of a northern Ontario First Nation are returning to their homes as fire crews have…
A conflict over cattle in Brazil’s Amazon highlights tensions for Indigenous peoples
By Gabriela Sá Pessoa FORMOSO DO ARAGUAIA, Brazil (AP) — On a vast island in northern…
Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison
By Savannah Peters EDGEWOOD, N.M. (AP) — Five years to the day that Navajo elder Ella…
MPs head home for summer break after Liberals pass contentious lawful access bill
By Nick Murray and Sarah Ritchie Members of Parliament have wrapped up a spring sitting in…
Senior aide of Alberta premier urges First Nations chiefs to fix squalid communities
By Lisa Johnson The executive director of Premier Danielle Smith’s office says that instead of criticizing…
Grassy Narrows residents demand Carney apologize for comments made about protest
By Alessia Passafiume A Grassy Narrows First Nation woman who suffers from mercury poisoning is insisting…
Alberta judge concerned about parts of ruling that threw out separatist petition
By Jack Farrell A judge has reserved her decision on whether to set aside a ruling…
Advocates attack Carney government’s elimination of ombudsperson for forced labour
By Dylan Robertson Human rights advocates say Ottawa is betraying foreigners alleging involvement by Canadian companies…
Chetwynd’s Moccasin Flats Métis Society to host Annual General Meeting
CHETWYND, B.C. — Growing membership and bringing the community together will be on the agenda for…
Retinal cameras to rotate among 27 communities for crucial eye screenings
By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – Twenty-seven Northern communities will now…
South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece’s death
By Mead Gruver And Jacques Billeaud Two men, including one whose life sentence was commuted by…
Premier points responsibility for continued mercury poisoning to Ottawa
By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – The call to shut down…
Fort Frances sees first mayoral candidate
By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com FORT FRANCES — More than a month after…
‘Everybody will benefit’: What the K’ómoks First Nation Treaty Act means for economic development in the Comox Valley
By Dave Flawse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse At the end of May, the B.C.…






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