Pride Toronto apologizes for land acknowledgment that omitted Indigenous communities
Pride Toronto faced sharp criticism online over the sign, which encouraged attendees to connect with the land they were on. Continue reading
Indigenous Communities
Federal government considering stronger rules to protect Indigenous cultural property
The federal government is considering how to legally enshrine Indigenous people’s ownership of traditional culture — from songs to art to the use of medicinal plants. Continue reading
Saskatchewan hockey camp breaking barriers in sport
A new hockey development camp in Saskatchewan is breaking major barriers in sport by providing opportunities for people in remote communities to play the game. Continue reading
The Canada Child Benefit is climbing, but over 20 per cent of Indigenous families on reserve will miss out
A planned increase in the value of the Canada Child Benefit will miss just over one-fifth of Indigenous families living on reserves, part of the five per cent of families nationwide who don’t receive the monthly payments. Continue reading
TransCanada hires RBC to help sell up to 75% stake in Coastal GasLink pipeline
TransCanada has hired RBC to help it sell as much as a 75 per cent stake in the Coastal GasLink pipeline project designed to supply natural gas from northeastern B.C. to the LNG Canada facility on the West Coast at Kitimat. Continue reading
Research grant aimed at developing Mohawk language curriculum in Tyendinaga
By Mike Postovit Videographer
The push to keep Mohawk culture alive in Tyendinaga and throughout the Mohawk Nation is getting some federal support. Continue reading
6 new projects to address urgent water quality issues for Indigenous communities
University researchers are working with Indigenous partners to co-develop solutions for critical community water security challenges. 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
The JHR podcast: Training the next generation of Indigenous journalists
Journalists for Human Rights is working with communities in northern Ontario and Manitoba. Continue reading
First Nations have specific, measurable requests that could save Trans Mountain pipeline
Rerouting the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to avoid an aquifer and ensuring another community is immediately notified of a spill are among the steps Ottawa could take to address Indigenous concerns. Continue reading