First Nations

• First Nations chiefs alarmed by feds’ lack of commitment to protecting source water

  Alberta and Ontario objected to clean water legislation introduced by former prime minister Justin Trudeau that failed to pass before Parliament was prorogued last year.

  Politics

  Jan 7
  
• Federal, provincial leaders visit First Nation in Manitoba hit by power outage

  Todd McConnell, a plumber brought into Pimicikamak Cree Nation, said it could take months to make repairs to the estimated 800 damaged homes.

  Canada

  Jan 7
  
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• Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation moves to block Alberta separatist petition in court

  The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is challenging Alberta’s separatist petition in court, saying separation from Canada cannot proceed without First Nation consent under Treaty No. 8.

  Canada

  Jan 3
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• Ottawa, First Nations submit latest child welfare reform plans to tribunal

  Progress on a child welfare agreement to reform the system stalled last year when First Nations twice rejected a $47.8-billion deal they said did not go far enough to protect kids.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2025
• 2nd-degree murder charge laid in death of Ontario First Nation man

  Provincial Police in Ontario say a 23-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a man from Onigaming First Nation. 

  Crime

  Dec 18, 2025
• Feds, Ontario to sign deal reducing regulatory burden on Ring of Fire, other projects

  Ottawa and Ontario are set to sign a deal Thursday that will reduce the regulatory burden on large projects, including the road to the Ring of Fire.

  Politics

  Dec 17, 2025
• Inside the Ring of Fire: A tale of two First Nations and a road that could change everything

  Two closely linked First Nations are taking different paths as Ontario pushes ahead with Ring of Fire roads and mining in a region reshaped by climate change and geopolitics.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2025
• 3rd person charged in quadruple homicide in Saskatchewan

  RCMP have charged a third person with murder in the deaths of four people on a Saskatchewan First Nation.

  Crime

  Dec 11, 2025
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• Why northern First Nations still rely on diesel fuel — and what could power the coveted Ring of Fire

  The fumes coming through the walls of Neskantaga First Nation's nursing station warned of a crisis with a familiar smell.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2025
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• Ford government signs MOU with First Nations for transmission line to take power north

  Last week, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce signed the agreement with the leaders of the Shawanaga, Wahnapitae, Dokis, Magnetawan and Henvey Inlet First Nations.

  Politics

  Dec 10, 2025