Weaving Indigenous and western ways of knowing can help Canada achieve its biodiversity goals

By Lydia Johnson and Diane Orihel The health of wildlife in Canada is socially, culturally and economically important to Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. But in…

The ‘blue wall’ of silence allows bullying, sexual abuse and violence to infect police forces

By Jason Walker After an alleged targeted campaign of bullying and sexual harassment by fellow members of the Vancouver Police Department, Const. Nicole Chan died…

5 expert tips to protect yourself from online misinformation

By Jaigris Hodson, The spread of misinformation is a major problem impacting many areas of society from public health, to science and even democracy itself.…

Canada’s $2.8 billion settlement with Indigenous Day Scholars is a long time coming

By Jackson Pind Eleven years. That’s how long it took the federal government to agree with 325 First Nations over the collective loss of language…

Residential school system recognized as genocide in Canada’s House of Commons: A harbinger of change

In a historic move, Canada’s House of Commons unanimously recognized the Indian Residential School System (IRS) as genocide on Oct. 27, 2022. The resolution builds…

Alberta’s new policy on psychedelic drug treatment for mental illness: Will Canada lead the psychedelic renaissance?

By Erika Dyck Patients in Alberta will now be able to legally consider adding psychedelic-assisted therapy to the list of treatment options available for mental…

How community engaged archaeology can be a pathway to reconciliation

By Dana Lepofsky, Christine Roberts, and Sean Markey We are standing in a circle on an expansive beach in front of an ancient rock-walled fish-trap…

RE: Six Nations of the GRAND RIVER BAND OF INDIANS vs. AG CANADA et al., Court File No. CV-18-594281

Further to the case conference endorsement date September 21, 2022, and in Particular paragraph 2 (b), the Men’s Fire of the Six Nations Grand River…

Crustless pie a treat for those with gluten intolerance

The holiday season is a popular time to entertain. Food is often a focal point of holiday season entertaining. Individuals who navigate food allergies or…

Saskatchewan stabbings: Why Myles Sanderson was granted statutory release from prison

By Lisa Kerr The violent acts of Myles Sanderson in the Saskatchewan stabbings have raised many questions about why he was in the community of…

Indigenous people pay taxes: Demythologizing the Indian Act tax exemption

By Bradley Bryan There is a common misconception among Canadians that Indigenous people do not pay any taxes. It perpetuates harmful stereotypes and hinders non-Indigenous…

The survival of the endangered monarch butterfly depends on conservation beyond borders

By Columba Gonzalez-Duarte The iconic North American monarch butterfly Danaus plexippus plexippus was recently listed in the IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species, signalling that…

Arthur Aces remain on top in WMSL

Contributed by Jacob Powless OSHAWA — After an electrifying championship weekend, the Women’s Major Series Lacrosse league has come to end. The WMSL consists of…

SUV barrels through Native American parade; 15 injured

GALLUP, N.M. — A New Mexico man who was driving drunk without a valid license barreled through a parade that celebrates Native American culture in…

We need a better understanding of race, ‘status’ and indigeneity in Canada

By Celeste Pedri-Spade Queen’s University recently released its highly anticipated report after a year-long exploration into the institution’s approaches to indigeneity. The report came about…