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By Marc Lalonde Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Grand Chiefs and council members from Anishinabe Algonquin communities joined the federal minister…

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Coalition of drug user groups wants court to quash B.C. drug ‘recriminalization’

June 20, 2024 223 views

Canadian Press-When the federal government allowed British Columbia to walk back its experiment with drug decriminalization, the move wasn’t surprising…

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Study finds coal mine contaminants blown onto snowpack in Alberta, British Columbia

June 20, 2024 258 views

The Canadian Press Cancer-causing chemicals are being blown downwind from coal mines in southern British Columbia in concentrations that rival…

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Edmonton Oilers’ outreach to Indigenous community reaches beyond pregame land recognition video

June 20, 2024 298 views

The Associated Press EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Before the puck drops and before 18,000 fans sing “O Canada” in unison…

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MPs hit summer campaign circuit as election year looms

June 20, 2024 256 views

The Canadian Press Members of Parliament poured out of the House of Commons into the stifling air of an Ottawa…

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Land claims take center stage at AFN Indigenous Laws gathering

June 20, 2024 343 views

By Marc Lalonde, Local Journalism Initiative Grand Chiefs and council members from Anishinabe Algonquin communities joined the federal minister of…

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The Importance of Celebrating Indigenous Culture

June 19, 2024 870 views

The Importance of Celebrating Indigenous Culture Every June brings another chance to celebrate and honour Canada’s rich history with National…

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Members from Six Nations and other communities discussed what the upcoming National Indigenous Peoples Day means to them

June 19, 2024 650 views

National Indigenous Peoples Day, formerly National Aboriginal Day, is a national holiday recognizing and celebrating the history, heritage, resilience and…

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June 19, 2024 265 views

Did you know? Traditionally worn by First Nations and Métis peoples, ribbon skirts (like the one on Little Miss SIx…

Drumming and singing - part of syíyaya Days, 11 days of events celebrating Indigenous culture, histories and ways of knowing. (Photo Yahoo News)

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Reconciliation and celebration: syíyaya Days fast approaches

June 19, 2024 344 views

June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day kicks off syíyaya Days, 11 days of events celebrating Indigenous culture, histories and ways…

Ariane Xay Kuyaas (Yaghujaanaas clan, Haida) demonstrates weaving techniques that were passed down to her. ( Photo; Canadian Museum of History)

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Explore the Importance of Tradition

June 19, 2024 284 views

What traditions do your family or community take part in? Who taught you these traditions? And why are they important…

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Why walking a Reconciliation journey is important for the NWMO

June 19, 2024 347 views

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has been committed to Reconciliation since our establishment in 2002. This year marks a…

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First Nation baby eel quota could get big boost, a huge loss for commercial ops

June 19, 2024 366 views

By John Chilibeck Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 19/06/2024 Ottawa is considering the idea of giving half of the annual quota…

Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs read statement to Chiefs of Ontario meeting speaking of disrespect when COO failed to tell them they were coming.

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HCC Chiefs make public statement … Six Nations Elected Council issues COO apology behind “electronic closed door”

June 19, 2024 657 views

After HCC Chiefs appear in public Six Nations Elected Council apologizes to COO behind “electronic closed door” for “activity” By…

Chiefs Ontario decended on Six Nations last week for the annual Chiefs of Ontario Annual General Assembly to elect a new Ontario Regional Chief (ORC). Chiefs stood behind their candidate selection. Abram Benedict (right) is the new ORC. (Photo by Austin Evans)

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Chiefs of Ontario: History made with first Mohawk Regional Chief

June 19, 2024 467 views

By Austin Evans Writer Abram Benedict makes history as the first Mohawk Chief to become Ontario Regional Chief in the…

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MPP saddened by horrific, traumatic testimonies of former priest, scoutmaster’s victims

June 19, 2024 450 views

By Katie Nicholls Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KIIWETINOONG — Horrific and traumatic were the words used by NDP MPP Sol…

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The Importance of Celebrating Indigenous Culture

Members from Six Nations and other communities discussed what the upcoming National Indigenous Peoples Day means to them

Did you know?

Reconciliation and celebration: syíyaya Days fast approaches

Explore the Importance of Tradition

Why walking a Reconciliation journey is important for the NWMO

First Nation baby eel quota could get big boost, a huge loss for commercial ops

HCC Chiefs make public statement … Six Nations Elected Council issues COO apology behind “electronic closed door”

Chiefs of Ontario: History made with first Mohawk Regional Chief

MPP saddened by horrific, traumatic testimonies of former priest, scoutmaster’s victims

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