Southern Alberta woman reflects on son’s death during National Day of Mourning
On National Day of Mourning, a Medicine Hat mother whose son died on the job shares how she's raising awareness of workplace safety, in hopes of sparing other parents her pain.
Canada
Apr 29
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
Alberta First Nations hope for new chapter as Trans Mountain pipeline enables record oil output
The $34 billion pipeline project from Alberta to the B.C. coast promises improved access to export markets for oilsands producers.
Features
Apr 30
Ongoing health crisis: Peguis First Nation declares state of emergency
Between flooding that occurred in 2014, 2017 and 2022, a total of 784 people have been unable to return home, mainly due to a significant lack of housing in the community.
Canada
Apr 30
Orphan orca’s saga will be talked about for ‘generations,’ says First Nation chief
"It's been a joyful day, a really joyful day," said Ehattesaht First Nation Chief Simon John. "There was a lot of anticipation for this moment for the past five weeks."
Environment
Apr 27
National Day of Mourning ceremony held in Kelowna
Last year there were 175 work-related deaths in B.C., which is six less than 2022 but that number is still higher than other previous years .
Canada
Apr 28
Joffre Lakes to close for 3 periods this year under agreement with First Nations
Joffre Lakes Park, known as Pipi7íyekw to the Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua, will close for periods in May, June and September for Indigenous use.
Politics
Apr 25
Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency amid skyrocketing benzene levels
Aamjiwnaang First Nation, in southwestern Ontario., has declared a state of emergency after a significant spike in the cancer-causing substance benzene
Environment
Apr 25
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.
Dec 31, 1969
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
Alberta RCMP investigating homicide on O’Chiese First Nation
The RCMP is investigating a homicide on the O’Chiese First Nation near Rocky Mountain House.
Crime
May 1
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
Cenovus Energy teams up with Alberta First Nations to build homes amid housing crisis
More than 120 homes have been funded by Cenovus Energy Inc.'s Indigenous Housing Initiative, with the goal of getting to 200.
Canada
May 1
Air Canada apologizes for mishandling national chief’s headdress on flight
Air Canada is apologizing after an incident this week involving the mishandling of a headdress belonging to Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.
Canada
Apr 26
B.C. ‘octopus whisperer,’ cinematographer featured in National Geographic series
Krystal Janicki's unique bond with the cephalopods was filmed by underwater cinematographer Maxwel Hohh and featured in the National Geographic series Secrets of the Octopus.
Environment
Apr 24
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
National scouts search for potential young Olympians at Saskatoon event
About 105 participants aged 16 to 24 had a chance to perform their sporting skills in front of scouts from 11 different Olympic sports to search for raw talent.
Canada
Apr 27
First Nations file claim over water pollution in Lake Winnipeg
Eight First Nations that surround Lake Winnipeg filed a joint lawsuit on Tuesday against all levels of government including the City of Winnipeg due to pollution in Lake Winnipeg.
Environment
May 1