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July 23, 2026 247 views

By Darryl Greer A British Columbia man accused of murdering his common-law wife has been acquitted after a judge threw…

Grey Highlands narrowly approves creation of Indigenous land acknowledgement

July 23, 2026 299 views

By Chris Fell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, CollingwoodToday.ca By the narrowest of margins, Grey Highlands council has approved starting the…

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Siksika Nation expresses concerns over lack of consultation regarding potential data centre

July 23, 2026 442 views

By John Watson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Strathmore Times Chief Sam Crowfoot of Siksika Nation is expressing concern and dissent…

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Manitoba Premier Kinew ‘willing to entertain’ Alberta to Ontario pipeline

July 23, 2026 284 views

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday he’s open to a west-east pipeline being pitched by his counterparts in Alberta and…

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How Kelsey Olsen Built Michif Makers Into a Home for Métis Artists

July 23, 2026 278 views

By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News What began as a practical way to pay off a…

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Herb Nakimayak elected Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada president

July 23, 2026 340 views

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Herb Nakimayak, from Paulatuk, was elected president of Inuit Circumpolar…

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Officials say 180 fires continue to burn in northern Ontario

July 23, 2026 409 views

Officials with Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources put the active number of wildfires burning in the north at 180, with…

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Six Nations man facing charges after colliding with police vehicle

July 22, 2026 577 views

By Alex Murray Writer SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER-The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid eight charges on a…

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Manitoba Premier Kinew ‘willing to entertain’ Alberta to Ontario pipeline

July 22, 2026 339 views

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday he’s open to a west-east pipeline being pitched by his counterparts in Alberta and…

Over 100 people took to the Rainbow Bridge this past weekend to mark 99 years of Haudenosaunee border crossing rights. The 1794 Jay Treaty between the United States and Great Britain marks Indigenous rights to freely cross their international border. (Supplied Photo)

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Over 100 people took to the Rainbow Bridge this past weekend

July 22, 2026 795 views

Over 100 people took to the Rainbow Bridge this past weekend to mark 99 years of Haudenosaunee border crossing rights.…

Collins First Nation was forced to flee massive wildfires destroying the north by boats. (Photo by Lynden Tyler)

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AFN Blasts Federal Response to Namaygoosisagagun Wildfire Crisis: “Absolutely Ridiculous & Disgusting”

July 22, 2026 852 views

By Alex Murray Writer The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) tabled an emergency resolution on the ongoing wildfire crisis in…

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ISC Minister Pushing to curb Second-Generation Cut-Off Legislation

July 22, 2026 593 views

By Alex Murray Writer The Minister for Indigenous Services Canada vowed to get legislation curbing the second-generation cut-off introduced to…

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National chief slams federal clean water bill at AFN assembly

July 22, 2026 471 views

By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak…

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AFN: Cost to close Indigenous housing gap could hit $177 billion

July 22, 2026 960 views

By Alex Murray Writer Closing the First Nations housing and infrastructure gap in Canada could cost over $177 billion according…

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Six Nations needs to update housing data, over half the population forced to live off reserve

July 22, 2026 507 views

Six Nations is questioning the federal government’s growing focus on off-reserve housing as communities continue to struggle with housing shortages…

Six Nations donations gathered over the weekend were sent to communities hit by fire. (Photo by Kaya Nomee-Maracle).

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Six Nations donates to fire stricken communities

July 22, 2026 1215 views

By Alex Murray Writer Apart from a few days of hazy air and an orange air quality warning from Environment…

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Six Nations hospice planning continues

July 22, 2026 349 views

Construction planning for the future Six Nations hospice continues, although several infrastructure and design challenges have delayed progress. Updates from…

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Editorial: Conflict of interest, declare it, move on!

July 22, 2026 700 views

Whether, or when, a band councillor is in a conflict of interest has risen….again! And not surprising it involves councillor…

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Today in History

July 22, 2026 301 views

July 20 In 1885, the trial of Louis Riel, leader of the Metis and founder of Manitoba, began. Riel was…

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Six Nations councillor called for conflict

July 22, 2026 311 views

By Lynda Powless Editor A Six Nations councillor was called out at a recent Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) session…

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B.C. murder suspect acquitted, confession tossed for ‘degrading’ police treatment

Grey Highlands narrowly approves creation of Indigenous land acknowledgement

Siksika Nation expresses concerns over lack of consultation regarding potential data centre

Manitoba Premier Kinew ‘willing to entertain’ Alberta to Ontario pipeline

How Kelsey Olsen Built Michif Makers Into a Home for Métis Artists

Herb Nakimayak elected Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada president

Officials say 180 fires continue to burn in northern Ontario

Six Nations man facing charges after colliding with police vehicle

Manitoba Premier Kinew ‘willing to entertain’ Alberta to Ontario pipeline

Over 100 people took to the Rainbow Bridge this past weekend

AFN Blasts Federal Response to Namaygoosisagagun Wildfire Crisis: “Absolutely Ridiculous & Disgusting”

ISC Minister Pushing to curb Second-Generation Cut-Off Legislation

National chief slams federal clean water bill at AFN assembly

AFN: Cost to close Indigenous housing gap could hit $177 billion

Six Nations needs to update housing data, over half the population forced to live off reserve

Six Nations donates to fire stricken communities

Six Nations hospice planning continues

Editorial: Conflict of interest, declare it, move on!

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Six Nations councillor called for conflict