First Nation

• Manitoba’s ‘Turtle Team’ faces substantial cuts after losing federal funding

  The 'Turtle Team,' a First Nation outreach organization providing relief from natural disasters and homelessness, has had its funding cut by the federal government.

  Canada

  Jun 10
  
• Neskantaga First Nation works to uplift community since suicide crisis 10 years ago

  A 16-year-old girl rests in one plot, a 13-year-old in another. Suicide brought them there.

  Canada

  Jan 30
  
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• Chief, mayor call for P.E.I. village councillor’s resignation over racist sign

  Abegweit First Nation Chief Roderick Gould Jr. and Terry White, mayor of Murray Harbour, say John Roberston should immediately step down from council.

  Politics

  Oct 5, 2023
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• Red Pheasant Cree Nation declares emergency after 7 suspected ODs reported in one day

  Red Pheasant Cree Nation called for a coordinated response to a cluster of suspected overdoses on Friday. Chief Lux Benson said multiple stakeholders need to be involved.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2023
• First Nations in northern Ontario seek over $100B to honour treaty promise

  A legal battle playing out in a northern Ontario courtroom this month has seen an alliance of First Nations argue they are owed upwards of $100 billion.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2023
• ‘A symbol of us’: Esk’étemc-built powwow arbour connects community

  The new powwow arbour offers not only a space for powwows but for culture sharing, gathering and events that bring the community together.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2023
• Feds pledge $175M for 12 clean energy projects in Alberta

  Several Alberta-based clean energy projects will be bolstered by millions in funding from the federal government, but the premier says the net-zero goals remain far-fetched.

  Economy

  Sep 18, 2023
• ‘Truth telling gathering’ held in Regina, recalling residential school trauma

  The Keeseekoose chief, Lee Katchemonia, said remembering the uncomfortable history is important for this generation of Indigenous people and the next.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2023
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• Suspect in custody after RCMP investigate fire at Manitoba First Nation

  A suspect is in custody after Island Lake RCMP say a fire was set outside a First Nation Safety Officer's building in St. Theresa Point First Nation.

  Crime

  Sep 14, 2023
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• James Smith Cree Nation to quietly mark anniversary of mass stabbing

  Chaos descended on the First Nation a year ago when 32-year-old Myles Sanderson moved from one home to another, busting down doors and attacking people. 

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2023