Indigenous
Indigenous-led approach key to fixing ‘Indigenization’ of prison system: SCO grand chief
The grand chief of Manitoba’s Southern Chiefs’ Organization says Indigenous people need to be at the forefront of reform efforts if any meaningful change is going to happen. Continue reading
Teck Frontier project to challenge Trudeau’s climate policies, relationship to Alberta: expert
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
The federal cabinet has until the end of February to decide whether the project will be approved. Continue reading
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan launches new program aimed at reviving Michif language
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) in partnership with the Canadian Geographic has launched the Future of Michif Program, an initiative to revive the Michif language. Continue reading
Canada’s prison watchdog disturbed by ‘Indigenization’ of correctional system
The proportion of Indigenous people in federal custody has hit a record high of more than 30 per cent while Indigenous women account for 42 per cent of the female prison population, correctional investigator Ivan Zinger said. Continue reading
‘The damage is already done’: Indigenous man arrested with granddaughter rejects BMO apology
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“My granddaughter is going to live with this for the rest of her life, being taken out of your bank and being handcuffed,” said Maxwell Johnson. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: B.C’s loss at the Supreme Court is a win for Canada
The Supreme Court’s decision on the TMX pipeline project is a reminder that Canada is a federation and that a national interest can still triumph, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
BMO apologizes for handcuffing of Indigenous 12-year-old, denies racism a factor
The bank said there was “a serious issue” with the government ID the girl and her grandfather provided, but apologized for calling the police. Continue reading
Manitoba reserve going to court to demand Ottawa extend flood evacuee benefits
A Manitoba First Nation plans to argue in court that the federal government is cutting off evacuee benefits without providing secure housing more than eight years after flooding forced people to leave their homes. Continue reading
Indigenous-led rolling blockade set to snarl Hwy. 401 traffic in London
Ontario Provincial Police say the protest may delay or interrupt the normal flow of traffic on area highways in Middlesex, Oxford and Brant counties. Continue reading
‘The world is watching’: B.C. pipeline opponents brace for possible police action
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
People living in the Unist’ot’en camp that’s blocking access to a critical pipeline work site near Houston, B.C., are growing “uneasy” about police action. Continue reading