Ford’s Conservative government failing vulnerable Indigenous youth: Ontario NDP
The Ontario NDP blasted the Ford government Tuesday, suggesting it is failing to protect vulnerable Indigenous youth in the province.
Politics
Mar 5
‘Appalling’: AFN Chief says Indigenous youth shouldn’t be placed in for-profit care
Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, AFN National Chief, renews calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to apologize to Indigenous youth who’ve been wronged by Canada’s child-welfare systems.
Investigations
Mar 5
Global News investigation exposes ‘dark secret of Canada,’ veteran NDP MP says
A federal NDP member of Parliament is blasting the federal Liberal and Ontario Conservative governments following a Global News investigation.
Investigations
Mar 1
Indigenous kids allegedly called ‘cash cows’ of Ontario’s child-welfare system
More than 50 insiders from Ontario’s child-welfare system allege for-profit group home companies are targeting or charging more to care for Indigenous youth to increase revenue.
Investigations
Mar 1
First Nations leaders say mental health crisis worsening at emergency meeting
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu made the promise that her government will fund a meeting for the youth council in Ottawa.
Canada
Jan 24
OPP make arrest in 50 year old cold case murder in Attawapiskat
Police say an investigation into Helen Carpenter's death in Attawapiskat was renewed in late 2019 after a national inquiry into MMIWG published its final report.
Crime
Oct 27, 2023
In conversation with Neskantaga Chief Chris Moonias as Ontario Ring of Fire concerns abound
On the shores of Attawapiskat Lake, deep in the Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario, sits Neskantaga First Nation – a community of about 350 people.
Canada
Oct 10, 2023
‘We want to be able to decide’: Inside the battle over the Ring of Fire
On a rock-covered beach in the heart of the Ring of Fire in northern Ontario, Alex Moonias gazes east, then north. All he sees is undisturbed land, water and air.
Canada
Oct 10, 2023
‘I can breathe,’ summer festival helps rejuvenate Neskantaga First Nation
Neskantaga has the longest boil-water advisory in Canada, stretching back more than 28 years.
Canada
Aug 19, 2023
Ontario First Nations launch suit against province, feds over decision-making powers
The First Nations have filed notice with the governments today, alleging Crown officials tricked them into signing over their land in 1905 without their consent.
Canada
Apr 26, 2023
Treasure, conflict, and survival in Canada’s peatlands
These wetlands are being called Canada’s Amazon rainforest for their ability to cool the planet. Why they’re poised to become the most hotly contested region in the country.
Features
Mar 4, 2023
Trudeau ‘extremely concerned’ about sovereignty bills’ impact on Indigenous treaty rights
Justin Trudeau heard from chiefs and delegates at the Assembly of First Nations conference that the bills in Alberta and Saskatchewan go against Ottawa's reconciliation efforts.
Canada
Dec 8, 2022
Strong winds forecasted across southern Ontario as winter storm hits the north
The agency is forecasting winds up to 80 km/h for much of southern Ontario, including Hamilton and Toronto, as a strong cold front moves through the province today.
Weather
Nov 30, 2022
Teen fundraiser gets new bike after old one gets stolen
Stabb's fundraiser was a project for his school which required him to do something that would create change.
Canada
Oct 3, 2020
NDP says public utilities should not be donating to Liberal Party of Ontario
There's nothing wrong with public utilities donating money to the Ontario Liberal Party, Energy Minister Brad Duguid said Monday after the NDP charged the donations are driving up hydro bills.
Nov 1, 2010
Reality check: How much funding is invested and how much is needed for First Nations schools?
Activists championing the cause for improving First Nations education have argued that Ottawa is shortchanging students on reserve, but Aboriginal Affairs has remained steadfast that its millions of dollars of funding have offered plenty of financial support.
Education
Sep 11, 2012
One year later, film chronicles housing crisis on Attawapiskat reserve
MONTREAL - There's exposed insulation, water marks on the ceiling and fire damage in Wayne Fireman's house. Built in 1992 and condemned 10 years later because of rotting floors, the one-storey building on the Attawapiskat reserve is still his family home.
Entertainment
Nov 15, 2012
One year later, film chronicles housing crisis on Attawapiskat reserve
MONTREAL - There's exposed insulation, water marks on the ceiling and fire damage in Wayne Fireman's house. Built in 1992 and condemned 10 years later because of rotting floors, the one-storey building on the Attawapiskat reserve is still his family home.
Nov 15, 2012
One year later, film chronicles housing crisis on Attawapiskat reserve
MONTREAL - There's exposed insulation, water marks on the ceiling and fire damage in Wayne Fireman's house. Built in 1992 and condemned 10 years later because of rotting floors, the one-storey building on the Attawapiskat reserve is still his family home.
Nov 15, 2012
Attawapiskat wants gov’t to call state of emergency to deal with housing crisis
TORONTO - The chief of Attawapiskat wants Ontario to declare a state of emergency to deal with what she says is a looming health crisis on her reserve.
Health
Nov 18, 2011