Douglas Treaties translated into First Nations languages nearly 170 years later
VICTORIA — In the English language, a fish is just a fish, but for the Tsartlip First Nation on Vancouver Island, words can vary when…
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Cannabis industry opposes call for plain packaging and bans on advertising
VANCOUVER — Garfield Mahood has spent 30 years fighting for the Canadian government to require plain packaging for cigarettes. So, the long-time non-smokers' rights activist…
Joseph Boyden statements on indigenous roots too vague, say academics
TORONTO — Joseph Boyden's recent public statement and interviews about his indigenous roots are too vague and don't fully address the heart of the controversy…
Oneida band council chief call house fire a ‘perfect example’ of the First Nations’ housing crisis
Canadian Press ONEIDA – Wednesday’s deadly house fire here was a “perfect example” of the fallout of a housing crisis and lack of federal housing support…
Canada argues against culture loss in ’60s Scoop lawsuit
Canadian Press TORONTO – The federal government had no legal obligation to prevent on-reserve children from losing their aboriginal identities after placement in non-indigenous homes…
Homeless ‘census’ shows depth of disparity across country
Canadian Press THUNDER BAY – Stephane Boyer's nostrils flare and his breathing quickens, his lips failing to separate, when he thinks about Doreen, his partner…
Man in brutal sex attacks a ‘poster child’ for child welfare failures: defence
Canadian Press Disclaimer: this story contains graphic details WINNIPEG – A man who brutally beat and sexually assaulted a Winnipeg woman and a teenage girl…
Jets, Oilers among organizations leading the way in indigenous tributes
WINNIPEG – As Winnipeg Jets fans make their way to their seats and players prepare to stand on home ice for the national anthem, an…
Nestle on hold
TORONTO — Nestle will have to wait two years before it can even test a well it purchased in a fast-growing southern Ontario community which wanted the…
Families of missing, murdered indigenous women want answers on liaison units
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — The families of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls say they are anxiously awaiting more details about the programs…
Friend questions police investigation after missing woman found dead in B.C.
A family friend of a Saskatchewan woman found dead in a forested area of British Columbia hopes a national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous…
RCMP charge First Nation co manager with defrauding federal program of $1.2M
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — RCMP say a Thunder Bay, Ont., man is facing charges after more than $1.2 million was fraudulently obtained for a remote…
Candlelight vigil held for slain First Nations man Colten Boushie
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. — A candlelight vigil has been held in memory of a Saskatchewan First Nations man whose shooting death on a rural property…
Half of Ontario Grade 6 students failed to meet provincial math standard (EQAO-Math)
TORONTO – Half of all Grade 6 students in Ontario did not meet the provincial math standard this year, continuing a steady decline in test…
UN body says Sioux must have say in pipeline project
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe must have a say with regard to a $3.8 billion oil pipeline that could disturb sacred sites and impact…