First Nations

• Chiefs of Ontario asks for judicial review of carbon price regime

  A group representing more than 130 First Nations in Ontario are asking a court to review what they call Canada's "discriminatory" carbon price system.

  Canada

  Nov 30
  
• Sask Polytech announces strategy to boost Indigenous enrolment

  Saskatchewan Polytechnic announced a strategy to boost Indigenous enrolment and success.

  Education

  Nov 2
  
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• Northern Ontario First Nations call for help amid mental health crisis

  Several First Nations and health officials in northern Ontario are asking for help after declaring a state of emergency over mental health crises across their territories.

  Health

  Oct 27
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• Four Vancouver Island First Nations partner with major forestry company

  A limited partnership between four Vancouver Island First Nations and one of British Columbia's major forest companies is being hailed as a path forward for the industry.

  Politics

  Oct 24
• Halifax takes first steps to designate seat on council for Mi’kmaq representation

  Halifax's executive standing committee recommended that council vote on a proposal to ask the provincial government for a change to its charter to allow for a new designated seat.

  Canada

  Oct 24
• Federal Court approves $23B for First Nations child welfare settlement

  The settlement comes more than 15 years after Indigenous groups launched a human rights complaint that sparked a years-long legal battle with Ottawa.

  Canada

  Oct 24
• First Nations chiefs hope court will approve child-welfare settlement this week

  The court is hearing final arguments in Ottawa this week on a proposed settlement agreement that would be the biggest in Canadian history if it passes.

  Canada

  Oct 23
• Why more universities are covering tuition for some First Nations students

  Three Canadian universities have announced they'll cover tuition for First Nations students whose territory is on or near campus.

  Education

  Oct 19
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• ‘It’s not working’: Calls for better mental health support for N.S. First Nations communities

  Several health professionals appeared before a legislative committee in Halifax to call for better mental health support for First Nations communities.

  Health

  Oct 19
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• Lytton mayor says archeology slowing rebuild as residents protest delays

  Archeologists have uncovered thousands of artifacts, including a 7,500-year-old spear point, as they dig below what was Lytton, B.C., the village destroyed by fire in June 2021.

  Environment

  Oct 18