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Parks Canada eyed boat-ban pros and cons

By Connor McDowell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brandon Sun A Parks Canada document shows that staff weighed pros and cons — including a legal threat from Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation — before deciding to ban motorboats from Clear Lake last May. A briefing document was prepared for Thomas Sheldon, the acting superintendent of Riding Mountain National Park at the time, requesting his decision before May 14. The note identified the legal threat from the First Nation, as well as the…

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Parks Canada eyed boat-ban pros and cons

By Connor McDowell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brandon Sun A Parks Canada document shows that staff…

Summit Lake campground status remains a “triable issue,” says appeal court

By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A BC Court of Appeal tribunal…

Jennifer Bone remains Sioux Valley chief under deal: Tacan

By Connor McDowell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brandon Sun Jennifer Bone will remain the chief of…

Four-and-a-half years jail for sex crime that led to relative’s suicide

By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A 67-year-old man convicted of the…

‘Disrespectful and offensive’: Inuit, Canadian politicians react to U.S. Greenland threats

By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News When Aaju Peter first heard U.S. President…

Indigenous Services Canada ramps up Kashechewan evacuation

By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer Indigenous Services Canada is assisting with…

Ontario First Nation says Ottawa still slow to act after 18 years of water issues

By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer A remote Cree community on the…

More workers, heaters headed to Manitoba First Nation struggling with frozen water

More workers and heaters and are on the way to a beleaguered First Nation in northern…

Name change? Mi’kmaq included 100 years later in Cabot Trail plans

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post As plans for the 100th anniversary…

Civil case against estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is dismissed

The lawsuit brought by a British Columbia man against the estate of acclaimed Indigenous artist Norval…

Kashechewan First Nation planning evacuation after water system failure

By Cassidy McMackon A remote First Nation in northern Ontario says it is looking to evacuate…

Kinew, leaders visit Manitoba First Nation dealing with frozen water crisis

By Brittany Hobson Politicians travelled to get a look at a First Nation in northern Manitoba…

Man who held himself out as Native American activist sentenced to 46 years for serial rapes

By Martha Bellisle SEATTLE (AP) — A man who held himself out as a Native American…

West Moberly First Nations seeks delegates for annual youth leadership conference

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First Nations chiefs alarmed by feds’ lack of commitment to protecting source water

By Alessia Passafiume Some First Nations chiefs say Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty’s recent refusal to…

Kashechewan First Nation planning evacuation after water system failure

By Cassidy McMackon A remote First Nation in northern Ontario says it is looking to evacuate…

Ex-Listuguj police officer faces charges after Quebec police watchdog investigation

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By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal The Indigenous business landscape in Northwestern Ontario…

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