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The only indigenous aviation post-secondary program in Canada is getting some assistance from the Province. First Nations Technical Institute, in Tyendinaga Mohawk territory, will be receiving over four million dollars to help repair a hangar that was lost in a fire four years ago.

WATCH: Saskatoon Public School Division shares more on programming options at their Indigenous Learning Centre which incorporates language and culture.

Actors Blake Alec Miranda and Forrest Goodluck open up to Liem Vu about their new supernatural thriller Sk+te’kmujue’katik (At The Place of Ghosts). The pair discuss Indigenous storytelling, Two-Spirit representation, filming in Nova Scotia’s forests, and how the emotionally charged horror film explores trauma, identity, and healing.

Indigenous business leaders and industry players will come together to build connections and promote collaboration next month when Edmonton hosts The Indigenous Trailblazers Summit. One of the organizers joined Global News at Noon to preview the event that highlights Canada’s vibrant Indigenous business landscape.

A career fair in Vancouver aims to give Indigenous workers more opportunities and better experiences in the workforce. Aaron McArthur reports.

Winnipeg will host the World Indigenous Business Forum this fall, where entrepreneurs and business leaders from around the world gather to discuss Indigenous economic growth.

The NDP government is facing more criticism for its handling of Indigenous issues. As Paul Johnson reports, critics say the province is shutting out key stakeholders, as it overhauls legislation designed to protect First Nations heritage.

An Alberta separatist group claims it has gathered enough signatures to trigger a referendum, but Indigenous leaders are strongly against the movement. As Melissa Ridgen reports, what happens next hinges on a legal challenge by a group of First Nations arguing the push to separate from Canada infringes on their rights.

The two-day event was focused on a theme of turning pain into power. Multiple speakers advocated for the importance of harm reduction and community consultation regarding mental health and addictions policy. A new pilot project is aiming to combine western medicine with indigenous community-based healing.

The Sunday Sit-Down returns with Skye Bryden-Blom sitting down with Rebecca Thomas, a New Brunswick raised poet who now lives in Nova Scotia and his a strong voice for the arts and Indigenous culture.

Tee Pee Treats Indigenous Cuisine and Kakio Studio Café have been years in the making. The café is now opening its downtown Edmonton doors and welcoming customers for not just food — but an experience. As Sarah Komadina explains, the owners have overcome many challenges to get here.

The National Film Board of Canada is honoured to present a special premiere screening of the new nêhiyawêwin (Cree language) subtitled version of Gil Cardinal’s documentary, Foster Child, at the 2026 Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival. This is the first time an Indigenous-helmed NFB film has been subtitled in Cree syllabics. Aretha Greatrix, program director...

April 10th is Indigenous Nurses Day, a tradition that started in British Columbia back in 2022 in memory of Canada’s first Indigenous registered nurse. It’s the first time the day is celebrated in Quebec which marks an important milestone. As Elizabeth Zogalis reports, one Quebec nurse hopes it will help honour the legacy of Joyce...

Wolastoqey chiefs are speaking out against the closure of a salmon conservation facility that they say will result in the extinction of salmon in the Saint John River. Anna Mandin reports.

Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack School is celebrating community and culture with a first-of-its-kind event. As Nicole Stillger explains, the goal is to make indigenous families feel welcome and supported.

A new report from the Federal Ombud reveals the government is failing to uphold its own Indigenous procurement strategy. The federal Ombud described the government’s handling of the multi-billion-dollar program as a “cascading failure,” calling it the worst-run program he has ever seen. Melissa Ridge has the story.

Canada’s procurement ombud Alexander Jeglic is criticizing the Indigenous business procurement program in a new report released March 26. He calls it the worst systemic failure he has seen, citing major gaps in rules and oversight. Jeglic also disputes federal claims the program met targets, saying the figures are “absolutely inaccurate.”

A leading researcher on Indigenous identity fraud has been ordered to pay damages and legal fees in a defamation suit filed by a University of Regina academic. Global’s Melissa Ridgen walks us through the case.

Adriana LaGrange, the Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services, announced $34 million as a part of Budget 2026 to increase primary care access in Alberta First Nations. As Gates Guarin reports, the money will be used to hire new doctors and provide social services and assistance in rural and remote areas.

Adriana LaGrange, the Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services, announced $34 million as part of Budget 2026 to increase primary care access in Alberta First Nations. As Gates Guarin reports, the money will be used to hire new doctors and provide social services and assistance in rural and remote areas.