Indigenous Peoples

• Indigenous group looking to repatriate ‘sacred’ artifacts from Switzerland

  A group of First Nations leaders and advocates in Manitoba want help repatriating thousands of Indigenous artifacts from a privately run museum in Switzerland.

  Canada

  Jun 24
  
• Why are fire-related deaths higher in Indigenous communities?

  A coalition of private and and Indigenous groups have launched a pilot project to distribute and install more than 6,000 smoke alarms for Indigenous families across the country.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2025
  
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• First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders say work lays ahead on road to reconciliation

  The leaders of the three national Indigenous organizations they look ahead to the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2024
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• New pilot training program announced for Saskatchewan Indigenous communities

  A new commercial pilot training program was announced Thursday for northern Saskatchewan Indigenous communities.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2024
• Lethbridge celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

  Lethbridge community members gathered at a series of activities and events in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2024
• Saskatchewan marks National Indigenous Peoples Day with numerous events

  Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert are hosting several events in their cities to celebrate and recognize the culture, history, and heritage of Indigenous peoples on June 21st.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2024
• Blood Tribe and Blackfoot Confederacy host 3-day language conference

  With many Indigenous languages facing endangerment, the Blackfoot Confederacy is taking steps to preserve and protect their language.

  Education

  Jun 18, 2024
• ‘Long overdue’: Nursing educators apologize to Indigenous Peoples for harms in education

  Indigenous Peoples in Canada received an apology from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing for harms related to nursing education.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2023
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• Saskatchewan artist helps design Royal Canadian Mint coin for Indigenous Peoples Day

  A Saskatchewan artist is one of three who contributed to the design of a newly unveiled Royal Canadian Mint coin that commemorates National Indigenous Peoples Day.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Apology process announced for harms to Indigenous Peoples in health care

  Canadian Medical Association President Alika Lafontaine says the apology process for harms made against Indigenous Peoples in the health-care is aimed at earning trust.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2023