Kingston remembers Gord Downie one year after his death
By Bill Welychka Host/ Producer
A look back at Gord Downie’s legacy one year after his death. Continue reading
Indigenous
Burlington to honour Gord Downie’s legacy with tribute concert focused on truth and reconciliation
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is holding a tribute concert to Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie with a portion of ticket sales supporting truth and reconciliation efforts. Continue reading
Cannabis 101: RRC to launch pot course, a first in Manitoba
The college is set to offer Cannabis 101, an eight-week program through its School of Indigenous Education. It’s the first such program in Manitoba. Continue reading
Sisters in Spirit Vigil brings hundreds together to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women
The organizer of the vigil in Calgary Thursday hopes their collective voice will compel authorities and all levels of government to take action and bring a measure of peace to those suffering. Continue reading
Indigenous children still being treated unequally by provinces: advocate
A First Nations children’s advocate says Indigenous kids are still not being treated equally because provinces and territories are shirking their responsibilities. Continue reading
Sask. First Nation acquires ownership-stake in Man. footwear company
Montreal Lake Cree Nation Chief Frank Roberts said acquiring an ownership-stake in Manitobah Mukluks makes economic sense. Continue reading
Positive changes to Canadian indigenous underemployment: Report
A new report looking at employment and skills outcomes in Canada shows Indigenous people still face numerous barrier, but changes when there are Indigenous-led programs. Continue reading
Movie shines light on power of sport to heal wounds in Inuit community
‘The Grizzlies’ is based on the true story of Russ Sheppard, who moved to Kugluktuk, in what is now Nunavut, to work as a teacher in 1998. Continue reading
Ontario government to increase mercury disability payments to affected First Nations
The government says more than 200 people in the First Nations communities of Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong receive the payments, which have been frozen since 1985. Continue reading
Environmentalists ask Minnesota regulators to reconsider Enbridge’s proposed Line 3 pipeline replacement project
Environmental and Indigenous groups asked Minnesota regulators on Tuesday to reconsider their approval of Enbridge’s plans to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. Continue reading
