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A ruling by the B.C. Court of Appeal is set to have a significant impact on resource development in B.C.. The case involves Indigenous mining rights but concerns are now being raised about the overall effect it will have on the B.C. economy. Paul Johnson explains.

A lawsuit filed in a Yukon court pits a family of four women; who claim to be indigenous, against the head of an organization that proclaims to ‘hunt’ and expose so-called pretendians. Melissa Ridgen reports.

WATCH: Saskatoon-based Pisim Power is proposing an Indigenous-led project through the northern part of the Prairie provinces with equity participation in mind.

More than 60 Indigenous artifacts were returned to Canada Saturday morning after spending a century at the Vatican. The priceless items were taken from Indigenous communities in 1925 and put on display as part of the Vatican’s missionary exhibition. The repatriation of the items makes good on a promise first made by the late Pope...

The 23rd annual Tsleil-Waututh Nation Christmas Craft Fair returns for the weekend with more than 100 vendors showcasing their creations. Global’s Safeeya Pirani visits the event to learn about how it brings together artists from across the province, including Hailsa carver Brad Starr who makes the trip down from Kitimat every year.

Natan Obed, president of Canada’s national Inuit organization, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami spoke during a repatriation ceremony of Indigenous artifacts at the Canadian Museum of History on Tuesday. He said the late Pope Francis had told him ‘Thou shall not steal.’ The Pope made the comment to Obed during a visit to Iqaluit and later when...

This week on Building Bright Futures we bring you Theron Morningstar. The 18-year old member of Mississauga First Nation co-created the Indigenous Athletic Development Circle. A program geared towards guiding and supporting Indigenous youth through their journey in sport. If you know a young person who should be featured on Building Bright Futures, nominate them...

Renowned Canadian author Thomas King’s revelation this week – the fact that he is not Indigenous – has led to the cancellation of two major projects. His latest book isn’t going ahead, and neither is an Edmonton opera production of ‘Indians on Vacation’ – one of King’s most famous reads. As Melissa Ridgen reports, an...

An award-winning, collaborative storytelling campaign from Explore Edmonton — created in partnership with Indigenous Tourism Alberta and Tourism Calgary — is inspiring Canadians to explore Indigenous tourism experiences across Alberta. Gina Schopfer, with Explore Edmonton, and Shannon McEwen, an Indigenous tourism development specialist, shared details with Global News Morning Edmonton.

After Alberta and the federal government signed a memorandum of understanding for a new potential pipeline to the B.C. coast, stakeholders hope to have more Indigenous involvement from concept to completion. Drew Stremick reports.

A prominent Canadian-American author, who has long claimed Indigenous ancestry, has been exposed as having none at all. Thomas King revealed in an opinion piece he wrote for a newspaper that he has no Cherokee roots, expressing that he feels as though he has been “ripped in half.” However, a group that investigates individuals who...

On Saturday, Pope Leo met with a delegation of Canadian Catholic bishops to hand back 62 Indigenous artifacts that were taken away in 1925. The Vatican is calling the transfer a sign of dialogue and respect following the late Pope Francis’ historic apology for the Catholic Church’s role in residential schools.

The Indigenous Artist Market Collective is the largest and longest running all indigenous arts, culture and entertainment group in Alberta. The organization is hosting ‘A Very Indigenous Holiday Market & Cultural Gathering’ between Nov. 14 to 16 for Indigenous artists and knowledge holders to share their stories and traditions with Edmontonians. Kabi Moulitharan sits down...

Today is Indigenous Veterans Day and thousands across Canada are taking part in events marking the sacrifice and contributions of our nations Indigenous veterans. Robert Nahanee, the last living elder veteran from the Squamish Nation joins Global News Morning with more on the significance of this day.

Following successes with Indigenous courts in cities like Edmonton, Lethbridge has unveiled its newest courtroom aimed at helping support Indigenous people. Justin Sibbet reports.

November 8 marks Indigenous Veterans Day, a day meant to honour First Nations, Inuit, and Metis veterans who served our country. A ceremony was held today, bringing together hundreds of veterans, active military members and more. Teagan Rasche reports.

A historic step toward reconciliation was taken Saturday night. The Vatican has formally agreed to return 62 Indigenous cultural items to Canada. Mackenzie Gray has the details

The talent of more than 30 Indigenous fashion designers will be showcased at this year’s Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week 2025. Joleen Mitton, Founder and Artistic Director and Caroline Phelps, General Manager of Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week join Jennifer Palma on Global News Morning Weekend BC.

Ceremonies featured culture and tradition to honour a group of veterans whose sacrifice was long overlooked. Moosa Imran reports on how those at an Indigenous Veterans Day commemoration in Toronto are ensuring the legacy of Indigenous veterans lives on.

WATCH: The Language Keepers Gathering 2025 allowed Indigenous people to talk about preserving their language and culture as it is very closely tied. Youth are starting to get more involved with learning Indigenous language through technology, but speakers say it will take more work to be able to connect with their culture.