Case of Inuk woman missing six days after release from custody subject of probe

MONTREAL — The disappearance of an Inuk woman for six days after she was released from Montreal police custody at about midnight is raising questions…

Bank Of Montreal replaces plaques commemorating killing of Iroquois chief

MONTREAL — Two stone markers on the facade of a Bank of Montreal building in the city’s tourist district that commemorated the murder of an…

Ontario Tories announce changes to welfare programs, plan to scrap basic income pilot

TORONTO — Ontario’s new Progressive Conservative government ushered in the first of what it promised would be major reforms to social assistance on Tuesday, reducing…

Perry Bellegarde re elected as chief of Assembly of First Nations

VANCOUVER _ Perry Bellegarde has reclaimed his seat as national chief for the Assembly of First Nations, in an election that also saw his challengers…

Manitoba RCMP cite ‘hateful and threatening’ language against Indigenous people

FLIN FLON, MB — Two women have been charged with inciting hatred after someone proposed having a “shoot a Indian day” on social media in…

Woman can keep home on reserve even though she is not a band member: judge

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge says the widow of a former First Nations chief can stay in their family home on reserve land even…

Traditional Inuit songs once banned during colonialism focus of new course

IQALUIT — Ancient Inuit drum songs once banned as part of colonialism are being given renewed attention during a course in Nunavut next month. The…

Ancient B.C. Indigenous settlement to become outdoor history classroom

NORTH COWICHAN, BC —  Near the foot of sacred Mount Prevost where Indigenous people say their ancestors first landed on earth lays buried a 2,000-year-old…

Critics seek ‘Discovery Day’ name change, saying it ignores Indigenous presence

JOHN’S — A movement is afoot to change the name of a holiday recognizing Europeans’ so-called “discovery” of Newfoundland and Labrador. A St. John’s city…

Banff holds blessing ceremony with Indigenous elders before letting bison roam (Banff-Bison-Ceremony)

BANFF, Alta. _ Several Indigenous elders were flown by helicopter into the backcountry of Banff National Park on Monday for a blessing ceremony as officials…

Indian Village at Calgary Stampede will change name to Elbow River Camp

CALGARY _ The Calgary Stampede says its annual display of Indigenous culture that goes back more than 100 years will no longer be called “Indian…

Indigenous housing providers raise alarms about future of federal funding deals (Indigenous-Housing)

OTTAWA _ Indigenous social housing providers will soon push the federal government to rethink plans to overhaul their funding arrangements because they worry the Liberal…

Protesters camped outside Saskatchewan legislature taking province to court

REGINA _ Protesters camped outside the Saskatchewan legislature say they are taking the government to court over six arrests made last month. The people were…

Canada rebounds with win over Iroquois Nationals at world lacrosse championship (LAC-World-Championship)

NETANYA, Israel _ Wesley Berg and Mark Cockerton both had two goals and an assist as Canada rebounded from its first loss of the world…

Curriculum writing session cancellation sparks concern

TORONTO _ The sudden cancellation of curriculum writing sessions designed to fulfil findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has Indigenous leaders expressing concern and…