‘It’s a powerful day’: museum’s Indigenous programming to expand
A $10,000 investment from the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation will go towards expanding Indigenous workshops and programming at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. Continue reading
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Feds announce almost $1M for project supporting indigenous people in justice system
By Taylor Braat Online Producer
The federal government announced almost $1 million on Friday towards a U of R led initiative aiming to aid indigenous people through the court and justice system and in the community. Continue reading
World can learn from Canada regarding findings of MMIWG probe: Trudeau
This week, Trudeau has faced questions about the inquiry’s use of the term “genocide” and whether his government agrees with the term, to which he has replied that he accepts the findings of the commission. Continue reading
2020 North American Indigenous Games will mark the largest sporting event Halifax has ever hosted
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
Organizers say the 2019 North American Indigenous Games will be the largest multi-sport event held in Atlantic Canada this summer. Continue reading
Protesters gather outside Assembly of First Nations meeting in Edmonton
A large crowd of protesters gathered outside an Edmonton hotel Wednesday, where inside an Assembly of First Nations policy meeting was taking place. Continue reading
Lynn Beyak broke Senate’s code of conduct by posting racist letters online, ethics officer says
Sen. Lynn Beyak violated the Senate’s conflict-of-interest code by posting racist letters about Indigenous people. Continue reading
‘Little Ice Age’ caused by death of 55-million Indigenous people after colonization: study
Colonization of the Americas at the end of the 15th century killed so many people, it disturbed Earth’s climate, according to a new study. Continue reading
New law on Indigenous languages will aim to help them ‘survive and thrive’
The Trudeau Liberals are poised to introduce a new law to protect and promote Indigenous languages. Continue reading
Manitoba ‘Star Trek’ fan files legal challenge after ASIMIL8 licence plate revoked
Manitoba Public Insurance suggests the plate could be interpreted as an insult to Indigenous people. Continue reading
Indigenous teen’s death in Thunder Bay ruled a homicide
Thunder Bay police say a passerby discovered 17-year-old Braiden Jacob around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday in Chapples Park. Continue reading