Indigenous Services Canada

• Indigenous Services told tribal council to use a bunny picture to prove Indigeneity

  Federal program to boost Indigenous business under increased scrutiny after a Global News investigation revealed loopholes and “fronts” used to exploit rules.

  Canada

  Sep 11
  
• How Global News’ investigation into Indigenous contracting unfolded

  Global News’ investigation spoke with faculty and students at First Nations University of Canada and University of King’s College, based respectively in Regina and Halifax.

  Investigations

  Aug 22
  
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• Billions in federal contracts awarded to ‘Indigenous’ enterprises without verification

  The Canadian government mostly relied on an honour system when it awarded billions of dollars in contracts to enterprises identifying as Indigenous.

  Investigations

  Aug 22
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• 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
• Federal government launches forensic audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group

  Indigenous Services Canada says it plans to launch a forensic audit on the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.

  Canada

  Mar 19
• Multi-purpose health care centre on Keeseekoose First Nation announced

  A new multi-use health care facility was announced during a ground-breaking ceremony that will serve three communities and will act as a hospital.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2023
• Alberta government signs agreement to bring recovery centre to Tsuut’ina

  Tsuut'ina Nation Chief Roy Whitney said the facility is needed given the modern landscape of street drugs.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2023
• ‘I pray that we can all go home’: 610 Peguis flood evacuees still unable to return

  One year after major flooding hit Peguis First Nation, more than 600 residents are still unable to return home.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
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• ‘Bring our people back’: One year later, Peguis still feeling effects of devastating flooding

  It's been one year since devastating flood hit Peguis First Nation, Man., about about 180 kilometres north of Winnipeg, and the community remains in crisis.

  Canada

  May 3, 2023
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• Mosquito First Nation plans to rebuild homes for displaced families after fire

  A fire that took the homes of 31 people who lived on the Mosquito First Nation temporarily displaced eight families, but plans to rebuild their homes are underway.

  Fire

  Apr 26, 2023