‘Daunting and disturbing:’ Study finds Indigenous people more likely to die in fires
OTTAWA — The research director for an initiative that promotes fire safety in Indigenous communities says a study that found Inuit are over 17 times…
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Saskatchewan research shows First Nations suffer cardiac arrest at younger age
Wes Lambert’s heart stopped at his wedding reception in Saskatoon 15 years ago. “I got up to go to the podium, and I did not…
High vaccination rates decreasing COVID 19 cases in Indigenous communities
OTTAWA — The number of active COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities has declined by 80 per cent since mid-January thanks to the high uptake…
‘It’s a part of who we are:’ Inuit work to revitalize endangered dialect
A group of Inuit women gather around a table over cups of coffee and speak to each other in a language that is expected to…
Alberta social studies plan raises questions on history, religion, First Nations
EDMONTON — Alberta’s proposed school curriculum is being criticized for blasting historical facts at kids, missing the mark on First Nations and religion, and including…
Report into shooting of Indigenous man shows desire for action from RCMP: Marc Miller
REGINA — The federal Indigenous Services minister says Canadians are impatient to see action from the RCMP after a report that said officers in Saskatchewan…
Years later, Chickasaw remains returning to Mississippi home
JACKSON, Miss — A man and a woman were found buried among wolf teeth and turtle shells. Other graves contained mothers and infants. Some tribal…
Police acknowledge request for charges to be upgraded in death of Indigenous woman
PETERBOROUGH — Police in Peterborough, Ont., said Wednesday they are aware of the calls for elevated charges in the death of a local Indigenous woman,…
‘Daunting and disturbing:’ Study finds Indigenous people more likely to die in fires
OTTAWA — The research director for an initiative that promotes fire safety in Indigenous communities says a study that found Inuit are over 17 times…
Saskatchewan research shows First Nations suffer cardiac arrest at younger age
Wes Lambert’s heart stopped at his wedding reception in Saskatoon 15 years ago. “I got up to go to the podium, and I did not…
B.C. university offers first bachelor’s degree in Indigenous language fluency
VICTORIA — Students at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus will soon be able to receive an Indigenous language fluency degree. Anne Kang, B.C.’s…
Native American health clinics offering vaccine to visitors
SANTA FE — The Indian Health Service announced Monday that it is shifting its vaccine distribution system to target individual hospitals and clinics with high…
Not in the past: Colonialism is rooted in the present
By Liam Midzain-Gobin Assistant Professor, Political Science, Brock University and Heather Smith Professor of Global and International Studies, University of Northern British Columbia At a…
‘Succeed in life:’ Twins want to pave way for aspiring Indigenous hockey players
Jordyn and Kyla Bear have something to say to the next Indigenous generation who want to follow in their footsteps in hockey — they’re only…
‘Never gave up’: Boushie’s mother says RCMP watchdog report shows injustice
SASKATOON — Before she even opened her mouth, Debbie Baptiste had already sent her message. Wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with “Justice for Indigenous,” the mother…