US seeks dismissal of tribes’ lawsuit over Keystone pipeline
BILLINGS, MT -0- Attorneys for the Trump administration want a U.S. judge to throw out a lawsuit from Native American tribes trying to block the…
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New policy recognizing Aboriginal rights could accelerate B.C. treaty process
VANCOUVER — The federal and provincial governments along with the First Nations Summit have reached an agreement on a new policy approach that could accelerate…
New water plant for First Nation under boil water advisories for 22 years
SHOAL LAKE — A First Nation on the Manitoba-Ontario boundary is closer to getting safe drinking water. Government officials are at Shoal Lake 40 to…
‘It’s about time’: Ottawa’s Indigenous Theatre prepares to launch first season
OTTAWA — Stage director Muriel Miguel is beaming as she shuffles among the cast members of the inaugural production in Ottawa's new Indigenous Theatre. Opening…
Alanis Obomsawin doc looks at battle over medical care for Indigenous children
TORONTO — Alanis Obomsawin has spent much of her career documenting injustices facing Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the wrongs she outlines often overwhelm, infuriate…
‘A solemn space’: first interior shots of Franklin’s HMS Terror released
It remains, despite nearly two centuries beneath the Arctic seas, amazingly shipshape. First pictures from inside the HMS Terror, part of the doomed Franklin Expedition,…
151st Cowichan Exhibition includes new category: best home grown pot
VICTORIA — One of Canada's oldest fall fairs is putting a new twist on its annual showcase of local livestock, produce and fruit by adding…
Announcements for IFWT 2020
TORONTO — Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) returns to Harbourfront Centre for the second biennial event May 28-31, 2020. The Runway Program will take place…
Third Celebration of Nations hits St. Catharines
The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre and Kakekalanicks Indigenous Arts presented Celebration of Nations, a gathering of Indigenous arts, culture, and tradition in downtown St. Catharines…
Alaska museum to hold native remains until returned to tribe
KODIAK, AK — An Alaska museum has received dozens of ancestral human remains to hold until they can be returned to their native tribe, officials…
Native American bones to be returned to a tribe
BOISE, ID — Human bones excavated from a 4,000-year-old burial site in western Wyoming will be returned to a Native American tribe to be determined.…
Female officials in the NHL
BUFFALO — The NHL will feature female officials this season for the first time ever in their rookie tournaments. While the league hasn’t yet committed…
Fishing derby to take place on the Grand
SIX NATIONS — The Carney Elijah Johnson Foundation will be hosting their first ever fishing derby in the month of October. On October 5, fishermen…
Haud. Favourites look for your vote in MLL awards
BOSTON, MA (September 6, 2019) – Major League Lacrosse (MLL) today announced the shortlist for the end of regular season awards last Friday on September…
‘Art that’s coming home:’ Totem pole carved by inmates returning to First Nation
PRINCE ALBERT, SK — Darlene Stonechild is preparing to bring a piece of her family's history home to her southeastern Saskatchewan First Nation. Her brother,…