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Mount Stewart Consolidated celebrates Bear Witness Day

By Pratik Bhattarai, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Graphic Around 200 students at Mount Stewart Consolidated School celebrated Bear Witness Day on May 8 to honour an Indigenous child, Jordan River Anderson, who died at five. Anderson died after the federal government and Manitoba government argued over who was going to take care of his medical bills while he was in the hospital for two years. He died in 2005. “He never made it home to live with his…

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Six Nations Elected Council preparing for billion dollar land claim court decision

Six Nations is taking steps to prepare for a long-anticipated court decision tied to its multi-billion-to trillion-dollar land claims litigation. Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) is creating an ad hoc committee to plan for the result of the nation’s land claim and debated how best to ensure both leadership and community members are ready ahead of expected litigation. Councillor Dayle Bomberry told the April 28 General Council meeting, the litigation is expected to start in five months in October 2026.…

Editorial

Editorial: Community has to be included about its future

Six Nations land claim is about to enter the courts. The multi-billion dollar claim to a…

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City launches Digital Service Squad to help small businesses adopt online technologies

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Mount Stewart Consolidated celebrates Bear Witness Day

By Pratik Bhattarai, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Graphic Around 200 students at Mount Stewart…

CBC pausing production on satirical Indigenous show amid claims false pretences lured guests

By The Canadian Press staff The CBC is pausing production on a satirical show on Indigenous…

Washing ceremony marks settlement of Canadian Tire racial profiling complaint

By Ashley Joannou and Darryl Greer                    …

Marathon port project gets $2 million from FedNor

By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SNnewswatch.com MARATHON — The Town of Marathon’s ambition to…

Youth suicide prevention shouldn’t hinge on a ride to the city — cabinet minister

By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Macleod Gazette No matter how rural, remote, complex…

Moose Hide Campaign Day sparks conversations about Indigenous men, their roles in the community

By  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — As he stood speaking to…

Three-week break ahead for Geraldton gas pumps, closest station 35 km away at Long Lake #58 First Nation

By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SNnewswatch.com GERALDTON — Gas pumps in Greenstone’s most populous…

Alberta NDP says last-minute petition meeting may signal referendum vote

By Lisa Johnson Alberta’s Opposition says the decision by Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives to schedule…

Agnico Eagle’s $3.3B Hope Bay mine moving ahead

By Arty Sarkisian, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. is moving ahead…

Funding boost for adult education evokes emotional response

By Maggie Macintosh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press Tears of joy were shed on…

Washing ceremony marks settlement of Canadian Tire racial profiling complaint

By Ashley Joannou and Darryl Greer The sounds of Indigenous drums and song bounced off the…

Alberta NDP says last-minute meeting on petition may signal looming referendum vote

By Lisa Johnson Alberta’s Opposition says the decision by Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives to schedule…

Inuit lamp symbol approved for headstones at national military cemetery

A headstone featuring a traditional Inuit lamp is seen in this undated photo. The lamp has…

Hamilton man arrested, Brantford police seize over $12,000 in illicit drugs

By Alex Murray Writer BRANTFORD, ONT-Brantford Police Service (BPS) arrested a 48-year-old Hamilton man  May 19,…

First Nations leader says UCP government ‘on notice’ after judge dismisses separation petition

By David Boles, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, St. Albert Gazette Indigenous leaders say a judge’s decision…

Cherokee Nation integrates culture into new treatment center built with opioid settlement funds

By Sarah Liese And Sierra Pfeifer TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (AP) — Culture is vital for recovery. That’s…

Goats hard at work in Delta!

By Radha Agarwal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Delta Optimist Drivers passing through Tsawwassen are greeted by…

Cherokee Nation integrates culture into new treatment center built with opioid settlement funds

By Sarah Liese And Sierra Pfeifer TALEQUAH, Okla. (AP) — Culture is vital for recovery. That’s…

Alberta’s timing targets for West Coast pipeline ‘best-case scenario’: CIBC analysts

By Lauren Krugel Analysts at CIBC World Markets say the timeline the Alberta government set out…

Hands-on career expo gives Lakeland students a look at opportunities close to home

By Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeland This Week The expo took place May 13…

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