National Newsticker Senators demand the USDA fix its backlog of food distribution to Native American tribes August 23, 2024 390 views The Associated Press 23/08/2024 12:21 A bipartisan group of senators is demanding immediate action from USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsak after…
National Newsticker ‘Milestone’ bridge announcement made in Pikangikum August 23, 2024 418 views By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter PIKANGIKUM – It’s “a momentous milestone” for seven First Nations, said Greg Rickford.…
National Newsticker Indigenous academics, artists speaking out after U of W professor’s Métis identity questioned August 23, 2024 582 views By Maggie Macintosh Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WINNIPEG, MAN-Indigenous academics and artists are calling on the University of Winnipeg to…
National Newsticker Regulator issues penalty, conditions on Imperial Oil amid ongoing Kearl investigation August 22, 2024 440 views The Canadian Press 22/08/2024 Imperial Oil has been fined $50,000 after the province’s energy regulator concluded the company broke environmental…
National Newsticker B.C.’s rental protection fund helps non-profits secure nearly 1,500 homes, says Eby August 22, 2024 393 views The Canadian Press A British Columbia government fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings to protect tenants from eviction and…
National Newsticker Preparations for the $46 million Walpole Island land claim delays vote August 22, 2024 624 views By Lynda Powless Editor WALPOLE ISLAND-Walpole Island’s planned community vote on a $46-million land claim offer has been delayed as…
National Newsticker Wiikwemkoong chooses Tim Ominika as chief in upset election victory August 22, 2024 678 views By Jacqueline St. Pierre Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WIIKWEMKOONG—Changes are afoot in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory as a new chief and seven…
National Newsticker Worried about eels going extinct, Passamaquoddy call for end of fishery August 22, 2024 370 views By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Indigenous nation whose traditional area has been at the heart of the lucrative…
National Newsticker Planned ambulance station shuffle a symptom of long-running difficulties August 22, 2024 419 views By Ken Kellar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 21/08/2024 15:48 Following news of the planned restructuring of ambulance services in the…
National Newsticker Addressing dike issues to help Kwikwetlem First Nation move past historical grievances August 22, 2024 444 views By Patrick Penner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For the Kwikwetlem First Nation, upgrading the dikes along the lower Coquitlam River…
National Newsticker B.C. First Nations life expectancy plunges by 6 years, says report August 22, 2024 417 views The Canadian Press 21/08/2024 A British Columbia report tracking Indigenous health issues says life expectancy for the province’s First Nations…
National Newsticker Judge blocks Arizona lithium drilling that tribe says is threat to sacred lands August 22, 2024 389 views By Associated Press 21/08/2024 21:48 A federal judge has temporarily blocked exploratory drilling for a lithium project in Arizona that…
National Newsticker ‘Gut wrenching’ report: B.C. First Nations life expectancy plunges by six years August 22, 2024 423 views The Canadian Press 21/08/2024 20:24 Life expectancy for British Columbia’s First Nations people has dropped by more than six years…
National Newsticker Arviat Housing Association achieves 100 per cent Inuit employment August 22, 2024 421 views By Darrell Greer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The days of the Arviat Housing Association trying to recruit workers from…
National Newsticker AFN national chief promotes child welfare agreement, as expert raises concerns August 21, 2024 370 views The Canadian Press The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says there are 47.8 billion reasons for chiefs…
National Newsticker Police charge 10 drivers with impaired over 10 days August 21, 2024 390 views By Katie Nicholls, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THUNDER BAY — Local police have charged several drivers with impaired over a…
National Newsticker Deadline for music residency for Indigenous artists fast approaching August 21, 2024 344 views By Crystal St. PIerre Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Indigenous music artists from across Canada are being called on to apply for…
Read more Local Newsticker The Haudenosaunee National Women’s Team are at the World Lacrosse Championships in Hong Kong August 21, 2024 770 views The Haudenosaunee National Women’s Team are at the World Lacrosse Championships in Hong Kong for the U20 Women’s Field Lacrosse…
Local Newsticker Credit First Nations has a familiar face on council with election August 21, 2024 531 views By Austin Evans Writer Promising to improve communication between the Mississaugas of the Credit and their council, Ashley Sault has…
Local Newsticker Brantford has a shopping list for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Six Nations Elected Council attending to meet and greet August 21, 2024 483 views By Lynda Powless Editor BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford is attending the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario…
