First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — For months, an Indigenous boy and his little sister were subjected to what a British Columbia judge called “incomprehensible” abuse from the…

Indigenous artist’s design chosen for Afghan war monument

OTTAWA — Veterans of the war in Afghanistan were influential in choosing the final design for a monument that will memorialize Canada’s contributions in the…

Native women’s association says high school students should be taught about genocide

OTTAWA — The Native Women’s Association of Canada says it is hoping to make ugly truths about the ongoing genocide of Indigenous Peoples easier for…

Canada, Ontario reach historic $10 billion proposed First Nations treaty settlement

Leaders of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund say they’ve reached a proposed $10-billion settlement with the governments of Ontario and Canada over unpaid annuities…

Inuit group hopes review into handling of priest allegations brings change

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A national group representing Inuit says it hopes a review into how the Oblates handled allegations of a former priest sexually abusing…

Indigenous kept from economic opportunities from pot legalization: Senate committee

A Senate committee says the current cannabis market and legislation has kept Indigenous Peoples from sharing in the economic opportunities that the legalization of recreational…

Full weekend for Six Nations Arrows: one win on road but drop two at home

SIX NATIONS — The Six Nations Jr. A Arrows had three games in four nights over the past weekend. Friday they were on the road…

`Dances With Wolves’ actor facing additional charges in Alberta

TSUUT’INA FIRST NATION — Police in Alberta have issued warrants for Nathan Chasing Horse, a former actor in the movie “Dances With Wolves,” for nine…

Chilliwack gets Indigenous Justice Centre to help break incarceration cycle, says Eby

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — The over-representation of Indigenous people in British Columbia’s jails is a destructive cycle that must be broken, said Premier David Eby as…

Manitoba First Nation proposes class action against Ottawa for housing conditions

WINNIPEG — The chief of a remote First Nation in northern Manitoba is proposing a national class-action lawsuit against the federal government for failing to…

A third of Canadians support changing anthem to say ‘our home on native land’: poll

TORONTO — A new poll suggests only a third of Canadians support a proposal from Mississauga, Ont., to ask the federal government to change the…

More work to be done on Indigenous representation in corporate world: panel

TORONTO — More work needs to be done to improve Indigenous representation on corporate boards and in business, according to a panel of Indigenous women…

Quebec Indigenous group says CAQ MNA who dismissed alleged police abuse must resign

MONTREAL _ The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador is calling for a member of Quebec’s governing Coalition Avenir Quebec party to resign after he suggested…

Northern Ontario First Nation gathers in Toronto to launch land theft case

TORONTO — Dozens of members of an Ontario First Nation gathered in Toronto on Thursday as part of their efforts to reclaim their land and…

At graduations, Native American students seek acceptance of tribal regalia

When Kamryn Yanchick graduated, she hoped to decorate her cap with a beaded pattern in honor of her Native American heritage. Whether she could was…