B.C. First Nation gets nearly $16M funding for off-grid solar farm
A First Nation in central British Columbia will build what the federal government says will likely be the largest off-grid solar project in Canada.
Politics
Apr 19
Ochapowace First Nation man faces murder charge following weekend death
A 32-year-old man from the Ochapowace First Nation has been charged with second-degree murder in relation to a weekend death that RCMP have considered 'suspicious.'
Crime
Apr 23
Wildfire evacuation order lifted for homes on Cold Lake First Nation
Residents of a community in eastern Alberta who were told to flee their homes late Monday afternoon due to a wildfire in the area have been allowed to return home.
Fire
Apr 22
Man dead after police shooting on Sandy Bay First Nation
RCMP and Manitoba First Nation Police tracked the suspect to an open, outdoor area in the community. Police say he was armed with multiple weapons.
Crime
Apr 22
Lethbridge celebrates a thriving year of visitors during National Tourism Week
It’s National Tourism Week and communities across Canada are celebrating. Sarah Jones has more on how Lethbridge is embracing a vibrant visitor economy.
Canada
Apr 18
London, Ont. and Oneida councils meet, first time in Forest City’s history
The joint meeting is the first time both councils have met for an official meeting, and the first meeting London has held with a local First Nation.
Canada
Apr 18
First Nations launch challenge of Site C dam
A group of First Nations has filed a lawsuit over a massive hydroelectric dam proposed in northeastern British Columbia, arguing the project would have a devastating impact on their traditional land.
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Donald Trump won’t endorse a national ban on abortions. Here’s why
In a video released on Monday, Trump refused to endorse a national ban on abortion, saying instead that it should be up to the states to decide.
U.S. News
Apr 8
Tsilhqot’in National Government declares overdose emergency
A spike in overdose deaths in the six British Columbia nations that make up the Tsilhqot'in National Government has prompted the chiefs to declare a local state of emergency.
Health
Apr 12
First Nations University of Canada holds powwow at Regina Brandt Centre
A powwow was held at the Brandt Centre in Regina.
Canada
Apr 20
How an Ontario First Nation is taking an Indigenous-led response in times of crisis
When Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario experienced spring flooding this year, Missanabie Cree First Nation led the charge to help.
Canada
Apr 18
Study finds First Nations patients are more likely to leave ER without care
Although the research was conducted in Alberta, researchers say the findings likely apply to emergency department visits across Canada.
Canada
Apr 22
RCMP national security team investigating Yellowhead County pipeline rupture: Alberta minister
Alberta's minister of forestry and parks said the RCMP national security investigation team is involved in a probe looking into what caused a pipeline to rupture and catch fire.
Environment
Apr 18
New B.C. bill would let First Nations acquire, hold land
British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that would give federally recognized First Nations the legal right to acquire and hold land in the province.
Politics
Apr 2
Alberta RCMP officer cleared in fatal shooting on First Nation
Alberta's police watchdog says an officer didn't commit a criminal offence following a deadly shooting three years ago.
Crime
Apr 17
Ottawa unveils $1B for national school food program
The federal government says the funds will feed an additional 400,000 children a year, beyond programs offered by provinces and school boards.
Canada
Apr 1
Man charged after gun fired at police on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation: RCMP
Police have charged and arrested 24-year-old Sheldon Badger with attempted murder after a gun was fired at police officers on the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.
Crime
Apr 12
Five arrested in Manitoba community after RCMP drug bust
Mounties say they found over 800 g of crack cocaine worth about $20,000, about 400 g of weed, over $23,000 in cash, and a machete in a drug bust on Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation
Crime
Apr 9
‘Huge loss’: Fire destroys band office in northern Ontario First Nation
Nishnawbe Aski Police says its crime unit is now investigating Thursday's early morning fire at the North Spirit Lake band office and a nearby abandoned home.
Fire
Apr 6
Budget 2024: Liberals look to offset drug plan cost with higher smoking, vaping taxes
The increased cash flow coincides with the launch of a new $1.5-billion drug plan to offer universal coverage for contraceptive and diabetes medications.
Health
Apr 16