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Canadian culture, French are fundamental rights — not trade irritants, Carney says

By Anja Karadeglija The French language and Quebec and Canadian culture might be trade irritants for the Americans but in Canada they are fundamental rights, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday. Trade talks with the United States broke down Friday, which meant new 50 per cent tariffs on a host of Canadian products took effect Saturday just after midnight. Carney said among the reasons for the suspension of trade negotiations were demands from the U.S. that would have affected Canada’s…

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It’s audit time

It appears the current members of the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) don’t seem to mind setting…

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

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Canadian culture, French are fundamental rights — not trade irritants, Carney says

By Anja Karadeglija The French language and Quebec and Canadian culture might be trade irritants for…

Kanesatake starts post-majority support services

By Hadassah Alencar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door Kanesatake joined many other First Nations…

Meet Eric Van Stone, the archaeologist who stopped digging and started carving

By Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Wren Each spring, as white-tailed deer, mule deer,…

Gov. Gen. Arbour set to mark 9/11 anniversary in Gander, NL

By The Canadian Press staff Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour is set to be in Gander, N.L.,…

Canada will return to negotiating table when America has ‘the right attitude’: Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about Canada’s response to new U.S. tariffs during a news conference…

Kahnawake opposes Canada-Quebec deal

By Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)…

Agreement with Treaty 6 Nations sought by Kahnawake

By Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand…

Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council says “secret” agreement belittles Haudenosaunee lands and treaty value

By Lynda Powless Editor SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER-The Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC) says…

US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread

By Paul Wiseman And Rob Gillies WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Canada, historic allies…

Emergency Support Services steps up for Okanagan wildfire evacuees

By Jeff McDonald, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Peachland Post Leaving their homes under an evacuation order…

‘Huge safety issue’ prompts feds’ review of controversial aerodrome

By Danielle Pitman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, OrilliaMatters.com A contentious water aerodrome on Lake Couchiching is…

Crowds pour into Rama powwow despite heavy rains

By Danielle Pitman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, OrilliaMatters.com Standing near the fire, listening to the resonant…

Nunavut Teachers’ Association president hopes made-in-Nunavut curriculum expansion is a success

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News This coming school year will mark…

Fraser river challenge begins month-long journey

By Kevin Gibson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Rocky Mountain Goat A month-long expedition promoting protection…

Politicians, Indigenous leaders hope next 150 years of Treaty 6 better than the past

By Jack Farrell Standing in the same place where it was signed, politicians, Crown representatives, Indigenous…

First Nations stuck in ‘spiralling cycle’ during wildfires: federal housing advocate

By Alessia Passafiume First Nations are stuck in a “spiralling cycle” during wildfire seasons due to…

Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council did not approve Brantford and Six Nations Elected Council Boundary Lands agreement

By Lynda Powless Editor The Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC) says a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…

People returning to Kashechewan after 8-month evacuation

By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com KASHECHEWAN — As hundreds of people return to their…

Six Nations Police seize drugs and weapons in Caledonia search

  (OHSWEKEN, ON) – August 20, 2026 – Two men are  facing drugs and weapons charges…

Studies show year-round shipping potential from Port of Churchill

By Ian Bickis Manitoba’s premier says studies showing year-round shipping potential from the Port of Churchill…

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