First Nations
Ford government cuts funding to Ontario Arts Council, impacting Indigenous Culture Fund
The Indigenous Culture Fund was set up by the previous Liberal government in 2017 with an investment of $5 million annually. Continue reading
Ontario city settles complaint over use of Indigenous-themed mascots and logos
The agreement reached late last month ends a complaint from a resident businessman, who said he found the use of such names and imagery offensive. Continue reading
McGill University to announce decision on Redmen team name in January
McGill University says it will decide next month what to do about its sports teams’ divisive Redmen name. Continue reading
Feds won’t change Criminal Code to outlaw forced sterilization, despite First Nations outcry
The Liberal government does not plan to change the Criminal Code to explicitly outlaw coerced sterilization — rejecting a resolution passed by First Nations chiefs. Continue reading
Trudeau wants new relationship with Indigenous people to be his legacy as PM
Rebuilding Canada’s relationship with Indigenous people is part of the legacy Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants to leave, he told chiefs gathered at a major Assembly of First Nations meeting in Ottawa Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
B.C. government to share gaming revenues with First Nations across British Columbia
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
All First Nations in British Columbia are about to get a chunk of the province’s gaming revenues. Continue reading
Atlantic First Nations urged to ‘work together’ to achieve self-determination
Ruth Massie says collaboration between communities and the participation of all Indigenous Peoples is critical as First Nations work on finding a pathway to nationhood in the Atlantic region known as Mi’kma’ki. Continue reading
Regina police chief reconsiders options as Machiskinic family calls for RCMP report to be made public
Regina police are considering their options as Nadine Machiskinic’s family continue their quest to get their hands on the RCMP report on her 2015 death. Continue reading
Washington state First Nations speak out against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
First Nation leaders from the United States and Canada are speaking to National Energy Board on Wednesday to explain why they think the proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion will harm their culture, treaty rights, and way of life. Continue reading
First Nations summit in Halifax focuses on self-government, self-determination
First Nations leaders from across Canada are gathering in Halifax today for a regional summit on self-governance, with a focus on finding a pathway to nationhood for Indigenous Peoples in the Atlantic region known as Mi’kma’ki. Continue reading
