How some North Americans claim a false Indigenous identity

By Darryl R. J. Leroux, Associate Professor, Department of Social Justice and Community Studies, Saint Mary’s University Recently in Canada and the United States, a…

Manitoba manhunt shows lack of resources for missing Indigenous women: advocates

WINNIPEG _ Helicopters and a specialized military aircraft scoured from the air while armed police took to the ground over northern Manitoba in a hunt…

Judge upholds hunting rights for First Nations from outside Saskatchewan

REGINA — Indigenous leaders are celebrating a court ruling that says First Nations hunters from outside Saskatchewan have a constitutional right to hunt in the…

Hawaii telescope backers seek permit for alternative site

BARCELONA — The director of a Spanish research centre said Monday that the international consortium that wants to build a giant telescope on Hawaii’s tallest…

First Nations boil water issues ‘enormously complicated’: Morneau

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the “enormously complicated” effort to end all drinking-water advisories in First Nations communities isn’t being held back by…

Federal bill would make Sept. 30 holiday for Indigenous reconciliation

The House of Commons heritage committee approved a measure Tuesday to make the last day of September a National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Co founder of Young Spirit on bringing 10 of its members to the Grammys

TORONTO – When the Alberta-founded First Nations collective Young Spirit rolls into the Grammy Awards this weekend it’ll be a co-ordinated effort to rival any…

Government officials to examine ‘serious housing’ situation in Cat Lake

OTTAWA _ Senior regional officials will meet with the northern Ontario community of Cat Lake on Tuesday to develop short- and long-term plans for its…

Sexual assault investigations at hydroelectric project alarming: chief

WINNIPEG _ The grand chief who represents First Nations in northern Manitoba says it’s alarming that RCMP have investigated nine sexual assault allegations at one…

New trial for man who killed roommate over alleged relationship with teen

TORONTO — A new trial has been ordered for an Ontario man who beat his roommate to death with a hammer in a drunken confrontation…

Indigenous complaints about pipeline builder to be probed by government, police

The British Columbia government says it will inspect the site of a planned natural gas pipeline southwest of Houston following allegations that the company building…

Scotland to return remains of now extinct Newfoundland First Nation

JOHN’S, NL — The remains of two people from a now-extinct Newfoundland First Nation will be returned to Canada after being held in Scotland for…

Liberals taking new approach for billions in First Nations education funding

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is changing how Ottawa allocates nearly $2 billion in annual funding for First Nations education to help ensure on-reserve students…

‘Both are true:’ Science, Indigenous wisdom seek common ground

The berries tasted different. The blueberries and cranberries didn’t look the same either. When elders from Fort McKay near Alberta’s oilsands went to their traditional…

Six Nations Slam a huge hit

SIX NATIONS — The doors to the Gathering Place by the Grand had tons of Pro-Wrestling fans lined up an waiting outside for the Six…