National Newsticker RCMP’s much-needed reserve program grappling with numerous challenges: report February 23, 2026 252 views By Jim Bronskill Challenges with recruitment, training, resources and overall management are hindering the RCMP’s reserve program, even as reservists…
National Newsticker New Mexico launches investigation of forced sterilization of Native American women February 23, 2026 385 views By Savannah Peters EDGEWOOD, N.M. (AP) — In the 1970s, the U.S. agency that provides health care to Native Americans…
National Newsticker B.C. paramedics union reaches agreement in principle, avoids possible job action February 23, 2026 337 views The union representing more than 6,000 ambulance paramedics and dispatchers in British Columbia says it has reached an agreement in…
National Newsticker Voyageurs in down-to-the-wire playoff push lean on Indigenous talent February 23, 2026 206 views By Aaron Walker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com When Portage College men’s hockey assistant coach Pierre Sparklingeyes looks back on…
National Newsticker History-making nine-question referendum punts Alberta into unprecedented territory February 23, 2026 320 views By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Macleod Gazette Editor’s Note: Light profanity appears in a direct quotation in…
National Newsticker Joy Smith Foundation hosts annual fundraiser February 23, 2026 311 views By Brenda Sawatzky, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Niverville Citizen The Joy Smith Foundation, soon to be headquartered in Niverville,…
National Newsticker Congress of Aboriginal Peoples excluded from national MMIWG2S roundtable February 23, 2026 559 views By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) says it was excluded from the…
National Newsticker Changes to Jordan’s Principle expected in coming weeks February 23, 2026 209 views By Claire McFarlane, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio Changes to Jordan’s Principle will be announced in the coming weeks,…
National Newsticker Over 40,000 Nova Scotian children lived in poverty in 2023, new report finds February 20, 2026 392 views By Brendyn Creamer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Coast One-in-five children in Nova Scotia are living in poverty. That’s the…
National Newsticker Cree educator Freda Ahenakew the subject of new documentary world premiere coming to Vancouver February 20, 2026 366 views By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com A documentary about a woman who spent the majority of her life…
National Newsticker The Latest: Trump says he’ll sign an executive order to enact a 10% global tariff February 20, 2026 454 views The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs in a 6-3 decision on Friday, handing him a…
National Newsticker Wall Street keeps calm after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs February 20, 2026 408 views By Stan Choe NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is keeping calm Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President…
National Newsticker A new pathway to learning in Nunavut: Arviat chosen as Inuit-led Arctic university location February 20, 2026 537 views By Jill Westerman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News A new learning pathway is opening in Nunavut as the territory…
National Newsticker Large banner featuring Trump’s face is displayed on Justice Department headquarters February 20, 2026 382 views By Alanna Durkin Richer WASHINGTON (AP) — A large banner featuring Donald Trump’s face was hung on the exterior of…
National Newsticker Inuit Child First Initiative receives $115 million in new funding February 20, 2026 465 views By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The federal government is providing $115 million to renew funding…
National Newsticker Mother of accused killer tells trial he sent cryptic messages after shooting February 20, 2026 418 views By Brittany Hobson The mother of an accused mass killer testified she witnessed her son experience bouts of paranoia and…
National Newsticker NDP leadership candidates pitch their rebuilding plans to voters in final debate February 20, 2026 339 views By David Baxter and Nono Shen The NDP leadership candidates began the final official debate with a general acknowledgment they…
National Newsticker Today in History for Feb. 20: February 20, 2026 410 views In 1725, the earliest recorded scalps were taken in New Hampshire, when white bounty hunters killed 10 sleeping natives. In…
National Newsticker Indigenous Services minister announces new federal funding to fight TB in Inuit communities February 20, 2026 468 views By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News The federal government will spend $27 million over five years to…
National Newsticker Feds warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border February 20, 2026 287 views By Catherine Morrison The federal government has updated its travel advice for the United States, urging First Nations people to…
