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One of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action calls for mandatory age-appropriate curriculum on residential schools, treaties and contributions Indigenous people have made to our country. Global’s Matthew Merkel looks at some Manitoba-made resources available for teachers nationwide.

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we’re exploring the important role Indigenous elders play in healing, preserving culture and connecting generations. Dr. Denise Findlay, founder of Denise Findlay Consulting and The Relationship Evolution, joins us to discuss cultural healing and reconciliation education.

Indigenous people continue to face barriers and discrimination when accessing health care. Cheryle Dreaver, Anti-Racism Project Lead with the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba, joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to explain some of the challenges facing Indigenous patients and the changes she says are needed to make health care safer and more equitable across...

Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive is collecting new or gently used bags, sticks and gear for 30 Indigenous communities in Ontario and some remote areas of Canada. The drive takes place Saturday September 26 2026, at Larry Grossman Arena, Toronto. Susan Hay as the story.

An independent tribunal has ruled that Canada continues to commit “acts of genocide” against Indigenous peoples. It comes as the country marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to recognize victims and survivors of residential schools. As Phil Carpenter reports, leaders are calling on all levels of government for more concrete action to advance...

A trailblazing Montreal artist is being honoured for helping reshape Canada’s cultural landscape. The pioneer of Indigenous digital art has spent her career challenging misconceptions and amplifying indigenous voices through her work. Phil Carpenter reports.

‘Runway of Rezilience’ is an Indigenous-led multi-disciplinary arts and cultural event, bringing Indigenous artists together with audiences to celebrate, experience and support Indigenous creative expression. Founder Bryan Porter and designer Lesley Hampton joins Miranda Anthistle with a closer look at the event.

Canada’s prime minister recognized the 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at an event in Edmonton. Mark Carney used part of his speech at Fort Edmonton Park to discuss Indigenous partnerships on major nation-building projects. Erik Bay has more on how Indigenous leaders in Alberta feel about the plan.

A youth powwow in Stand Off marked National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, bringing young dancers together to celebrate their culture while honouring residential school survivors and the children who never made it home. Zoe Lukowich reports.

Indigenous history, creativity, and culture were on display today at Halifax’s Canadian Museum of Immigration. A selection of Indigenous films representing communities across Canada were shown in partnership with the National Film Board. And as Ella MacDonald reports, visitors were captivated.

Indigenous groups in Quebec are challenging the next government to make real commitments to engage with their communities and build lasting partnerships. But there’s growing frustration that the message isn’t getting through to the different political parties. Indigenous community leaders say they’ve been making the same requests every election cycle, with few results. Phil Carpenter...

Canada’s top court has laid out a new sentencing framework for cases involving Indigenous offenders against victims of crime. The decision is supposed to help reconcile the legal system with indigenous justice, but there are questions around whether the guidelines will be followed. Jillian Piper reports.

A long-running dispute over Indigenous identity has come to a head in Newfoundland and Labrador. The federal government has cut ties with a group seeking recognition as Indigenous rights holders. The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) represents roughly 6,000 people in central and southern Labrador, and has been fighting for years for land, hunting and fishing...

Prominent Indigenous filmmaker Georgina Lightning died after she was hit by a horse that veered off track during a horse relay race at Enoch Park Race Track. RCMP responded to an incident at the track Saturday evening. RCMP told Global News Lightning was in the designated media area when she was struck. Alberta Occupational Health...

A Manitoba Indigenous organization is getting funding to help introduce programming providing Indigenous-led alternatives to incarceration for First Nations people in the province.

As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it’s a chance to learn more about the ongoing challenges that Indigenous Peoples continue to face. One area where those impacts remain visible is within the justice system. Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Andre Landry spoke with Global News Morning Edmonton.

A Canadian Indigenous chief – Chief Donald Maracle of the Mohawks of Bay of Quinte – has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump after his “unacceptable” act of signing an executive order Thursday that would rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” in the U.S.

It’s a chance to build confidence while connecting with community and heritage. A summer camp in Vancouver is giving urban Indigenous girls a chance to get out on the water in a canoe. As Safeeya Pirani reports, as the young women learn to paddle, they also gain valuable leadership skills.

To mark International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Dr. Carmen Tait joined Jennifer Palma on Global News Morning Weekend. Dr. Tait is an emergency medicine specialist and general pediatrician at BC Children’s Hospital, and the Indigenous Health Program Lead for the Social Pediatrics Program. We learn how the work that is being done is...

Lacrosse is Canada’s national summer sport, but its story began with Indigenous peoples long before Canada existed. In Saint John, that history is being carved back to life — one handmade stick at a time. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla has more.