Indigenous communities and water crises — is a real solution in the works?
Two Indigenous communities declared a state of emergency over water sanitation this month. Continue reading
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Indigenous services minister to visit Attawapiskat amid state of emergency
The northern Ontario reserve declared a state of emergency earlier this month due to concerns about chemical levels in the water. Continue reading
Kashechewan First Nation planned to relocate
A northern Ontario First Nation has an agreement with the federal and provincial government that lays out a plan to move the reserve annually threatened by flood waters. Continue reading
Liberal budget sets aside $4.5B for Indigenous services
Speaking to reporters, Finance Minister Bill Morneau stressed the Liberals have been committed to reconciliation from the beginning of their mandate. Continue reading
Members of B.C. First Nation withdraw support for hereditary system of government
The petition filed to hereditary chief Marilyn Gabriel said the Kwantlen First Nation doesn’t currently operate under any written governance rules. Continue reading
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
Partnership between feds, STC supports First Nations-led initiatives
The federal government announced two investments totalling $56.2 million, with the Saskatoon Tribal Council to benefit First Nation communities in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Jane Philpott says political will is there to solve child welfare crisis for Indigenous kids
Jane Philpott is hosting a two-day emergency meeting on Indigenous child welfare, a system she says is in a “humanitarian crisis” that is reliving the residential schools legacy under the guise of child protection. Continue reading
Jane Philpott says provinces must be ‘part of the conversation’ on First Nations child welfare
Philpott calls it “unfortunate” that they were also not part of the landmark human rights ruling handed down in 2016 from The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. Continue reading