RCMP charge John D’or Prairie man with assault after stabbing incident
Lyle Loonskin faces three charges: assault with a weapon and two counts of failing to comply with a recognizance. Continue reading
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Wetaskiwin courthouse to allow people to swear oath on eagle feather
Indigenous people will soon be able to swear their oath on an eagle feather at the courthouse in Wetaskiwin. Continue reading
Greta Thunberg mural in Edmonton defaced 2 days after being created
By Sunday afternoon, several layers of graffiti had been painted over the piece, including a French slur. Continue reading
Greta Thunberg meets with First Nations in Fort McMurray, shoots documentary
The BBC is shooting a documentary with the 16-year-old focused on her work on climate change and the inclusion of Indigenous views in the issue. Continue reading
Ontario commits $30 million to bring broadband internet to 5 northern Indigenous communities
Premier Doug Ford announced the funding Friday for the Matawa communities north of Thunder Bay, Ont. Continue reading
First Nations leaders meet with government officials, seek apology from SQ
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec’s Indigenous leaders met with government officials Thursday, in a one-day meeting with the goal to end systemic discrimination against First Nations and Inuit people. Continue reading
Kingston hosts workshops to gather complete history of Sir John A. Macdonald — including impact on Indigenous peoples
Kingston workshops aim for a more complete and inclusive telling of Sir John A. Macdonald’s history. Continue reading
First Nations displaced by storm share concerns, frustrations with Scheer campaign
Premier Brian Pallister had declared a state of emergency early Sunday morning. Continue reading
Piikani Nation begins work on new travel centre
The Piikani Nation is in its final planning stages for a new travel centre off the highway. Continue reading
Indigenous issues largely absent from election campaign — why?
Indigenous leaders, advocates and political scientists offer a variety of reasons why they believe parties might shy away from their Indigenous policy agenda. Continue reading