First Nation

• Additional services required in light of possible blastomycosis outbreak, Ontario First Nation says

  The First Nation says it has reported 44 cases under investigation for the lung infection, which is typically caused by a fungus that grows in moist soil, leaves and rotting wood.

  Health

  Nov 25
• ‘A lot of anxiety’: Ontario First Nation grapples with possible blastomycosis outbreak

  A First Nation in northern Ontario is handing out flyers and asking residents to fill out a questionnaire to trace the source of a fungus suspected of causing lung infections.

  Health

  Nov 24
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• Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency, looks to trace source of blastomycosis

  First Nation in northern Ontario says it's working to trace the source of a fungus believed to be causing lung infections that have triggered a state of emergency in the community.

  Health

  Nov 23
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• Kwakiutl chief fears cargo containers could have lasting environmental impact on B.C. coast

  Four lost cargo containers have washed up on Vancouver Island while more than 100 remain unaccounted for after breaking free from the MV Zim Kingston.

  Environment

  Oct 30
• Ontario to expand high-speed internet service to Hiawatha First Nation

  Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini announced $409,742 in funding, which he says will help connect up to 174 homes and businesses.

  Politics

  Oct 13
• ‘I was the little Indian foster kid’: Story of intergenerational trauma, addiction and recovery

  "As far as I was concerned, I was the little Indian foster kid. That was my title. That was my identity, the little Indian foster kid," he said.

  Features

  Sep 30
• Manitoba woman learns she was a part of the ’60s Scoop, decades later

  Fifty-one-year-old Lori-Ann Lucas just discovered she is a survivor of the '60s Scoop. She begins a journey of relearning her culture.

  Canada

  Sep 28
• RCMP investigating Lac Brochet house fire as homicide

  A house fire that killed two adults in Lac Brochet First Nation is now being investigated as a homicide.

  News

  Sep 15
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• Blood Tribe finalizing cattle, natural gas settlements in excess of $165M from feds

  In order for the settlement to be granted, at least 25 per cent of Blood Tribe members 21 years and older must vote -- with a simply majority in favour.

  Canada

  Aug 17
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• Threat of large Kenora 51 wildfire sees hundreds of Wabaseemoong members evacuated to London

  The Kenora 51 fire began in June and is still considered out of control. As of Tuesday it stood at 200,511 hectares in size, according to the province.

  Canada

  Aug 11