First Nations leaders upset new Indigenous high school curriculum not mandatory in Ontario
Indigenous courses will not be a mandatory part of the high school curriculum in Ontario – a decision that has angered First Nations members. Continue reading
Colonialism
‘Canadians should see this film’: Colten Boushie doc sets out on national tour
The documentary, ‘nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up,’ explores the death of 22-year-old Colten Boushie, a Cree man who was killed in August 2016. Continue reading
Colten Boushie documentary examines history of racism, oppression on the Prairies
“Nipawistamasowin: We Will Stand Up” makes its world premiere Thursday as the opening-night film for the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. Continue reading
Britain faces World Court battle over Indian Ocean islands
Mauritius tried to persuade judges at the World Court that it was illegally stripped by Britain of an Indian Ocean archipelago that’s now home to a major U.S. air base. Continue reading
New exhibition at the Agnes explores dark chapters of Canadian history from Indigenous viewpoint
By Nikki Jhutti Reporter
A new exhibition at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre at Queen’s University is narrating the story of Canada through the eyes of First Nation’s resilience. Canadian artist Kent Monkman is the artist and curator of the exhibition. Continue reading
Government policies under review amid backlash over sites, monuments
The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, an arm’s length advisory body on historical matters, is reviewing its policies as backlash grows over sites that some consider racist or offensive. Continue reading
FSIN chief says there’s division among members over celebrating Canada 150
FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron said the group has some members who will mark the day while others regard it as a celebration of colonialism. Continue reading
B.C. poet Jordan Abel wins $65,000 Griffin Poetry Prize
The Nisga’a writer was named the Canadian recipient of the lucractive literary award for “Injun”. Continue reading
Children’s play ‘Bluenose’ has lessons for audiences of all ages
Racism, sexism, colonialism, and bullying are at the centre of the children’s play Bluenose, produced by the Black Theatre Workshop. Continue reading
Regina INAC office reopens as protestors continue camping outside
By David Baxter Reporter
After being closed for over a week, the Regina Indigenous and Northern Affairs Office is open again, but the protestors have no plans of leaving anytime soon. Continue reading