Aboriginal
First Nations and Aboriginal veterans honoured at FNUC
Elders, dignitaries and students were among the many who filled the First Nations University of Canada on Thursday to honour First Nation and Aboriginal veterans. Continue reading
Halifax City Hall first in Canada to open Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Legacy Space
Legacy Spaces are designated spaces dedicated to providing information about Indigenous history, and about the journey of reconciliation. Continue reading
Update: Missing Brantford man located
Michael Cunningham-Davis has been reported missing in Brantford. Continue reading
Stat holiday marking legacy of residential schools a ‘healing moment for everyone’: N.S. Mi’kmaw leader
Morley GooGoo, a regional chief with the Assembly of First Nations, says the holiday would allow Canada to recognize its past wrongs, rather than ignoring or hiding them. Continue reading
AHS puts associate medical director on leave, probes alleged comments made to homeless Indigenous people
A southern Alberta doctor is on administrative leave from a position at Alberta Health Services after allegedly telling some homeless Indigenous people to “get jobs” in late May. Continue reading
Tansi, Wotziye and Aaniin: MKO puts up welcoming new sign on Highway 6
Drivers heading north on Hwy. 6 will now be greeted by a colourful new sign welcoming them to Northern Manitoba. Continue reading
K-Days Pow Wow a heart-pounding cultural experience for all
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
Over 700 First Nations dancers from dozens of different tribes will be featured at K-Days in Edmonton over three nights this week. Continue reading
Indigenous man to reveal new info about land claim dispute over Pinery Provincial Park
Maynard T. George is expected to release more information Monday that he says proves their claim. Continue reading
Federal government moves to formally recognize NunatuKavut in southern Labrador
The NunatuKavut community in southern Labrador is entering into historic talks with the Canadian government about official recognition. Continue reading
Indigenous man upset over being kicked out of Alberta restaurant after racist encounter
A McDonald’s restaurant in central Alberta is reaching out to an Indigenous man to tell him he’s welcome there after he was ordered to leave following a racist and profanity-laced encounter with another customer. Continue reading
