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Lethbridge youth selected as honouree in Canada-wide contest
Hazel Peel-Hodgson’s submission on residential schools landed her a trip to Winnipeg to join others who also share a passion on the subject. Continue reading
Truth and Reconciliation
Former TRC chairman says RCMP interrogation video should ‘shock’ Canadians
In the video, an RCMP officer can be heard asking a young Indigenous woman questions, including whether she was “at all turned on … even a little bit” during the abuse she is describing. Continue reading
’60s Scoop Indigenous Society hosts exhibit at Lethbridge Public Library
By Chris Chacon Videographer
The exhibit shares the stories of several survivors and will travel throughout Alberta, with the hopes of expanding across the country. Continue reading
Liberals introduce bill to help curb number of Indigenous children in foster care
National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations says the number of First Nations children in care — over 40,000 — is a human rights crisis. Continue reading
Curators of Edmonton-area photo exhibit seek identity of Indigenous boy seen in 80-year-old photo
The organizers of a new photo exhibit north of Edmonton are asking the public to contact them if they have any clues about the identity of a young Indigenous boy pictured in an 80-year-old photo. 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
Scott Thompson: Justin Trudeau can mediate but he can’t make the call
Canada may finally be having a wake-up call about our current prime minister, Justin Trudeau. Continue reading
Access to Aboriginal doctors a struggle for Indigenous population
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
Indigenous communities continue to struggle with access to health care including contact with culturally-aware physicians. Continue reading
Curve Lake First Nation band members hold rally over Williams Treaties payout
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
The community had voted to accept 100 per cent of the Williams Treaties Settlement Agreement payout. Council first backed the agreement, but then went back on the decision. Continue reading
CSIS says federal Trans Mountain pipeline purchase seen as ‘betrayal’ by many opponents
A heavily censored copy of a report from Canada’s spy agency — originally classified top secret — characterizes resistance to the Trans Mountain pipeline project as a “developing intelligence issue.” Continue reading