Why would Jody Wilson-Raybould reject Indigenous Services file? Indian Act at core of issue
Jody Wilson-Raybould spent much of her career fighting the Indian Act. Continue reading
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SMU appoints advisory council on Indigenous affairs
Saint Mary’s University in Halifax has appointed a president’s advisory council on Indigenous affairs, calling it another stage in its commitment to reconciliation. Continue reading
Canada still has an ‘Indian Affairs’ department, 1 year after the government promised change
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
Canada hasn’t had an “Indian Affairs” minister in the public eye since 2011, but that title is still legally on the books today. Continue reading
New ‘land acknowledgement’ signs in Toronto recognize Indigenous peoples
By Kamil Karamali Digital Video Journalist
The new signs spread across approximately 160 bus shelters are aimed at starting a dialogue about Indigenous peoples. Continue reading
Less talk, more action on ‘frozen’ Indigenous child welfare system: Sen. Murray Sinclair
“At a certain point in time, there’s going to be a turning point,” Sinclair said. “I think with child welfare, we are there. “ Continue reading
Should the City of Kingston distance itself from the ‘Sir John A’ brand?
By Paul Soucy Videographer
After the pub housed inside Sir John A. Macdonald’s former Kingston law office removed his name from its branding, some wonder if the City of Kingston should do the same. Continue reading
Canadians urged to partake in Orange Shirt Day to honour residential school survivors
The Orange Shirt Day campaign encourages Canadians to remember the wrongs of the residential school system, and honour its survivors. Continue reading
Ontario First Nations ink education deal with Ottawa, believed to be largest in Canada
The agreement allows First Nations to wield more administrative control of funding for post-secondary education. Continue reading
Suspended ex-employee barricades himself at Indian and Métis Friendship Centre
By Christian Aumell Sports Show Host
An employee that has been suspended from the Indian and Métis Friendship Centre in the North End barricaded himself in a room there Monday morning. Continue reading
Crumbling roads, no water service prompt local state of emergency on Alberta First Nation
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
One impact many residents are feeling very pronouncedly is the limited delivery of water as a result of muddy, slushy conditions. Continue reading