Top 5 podcasts led by indigenous women

Indigenous creativity spreads further than beads and ribbons. Amid a renaissance of Indigenous people in creative and political positions across Turtle Island, many of them…

Two indigenous women honoured in Vancouver

It was a night of celebration in Vancouver as 15 women in film and television were recognized for their outstanding careers. This included the late…

Cree baller the new face of the Nike N7 Collection

Michael Linklater, who plays in the Canadian Elite Basketball League with the Saskatchewan Rattlers, has been announced as the new face of the Nike N7…

NLL to implement cultural competency course ahead of next season

The National Lacrosse League has announced expansion of its diversity and inclusion programming to strengthen its focus on cultural competency, and honouring indigenous people and…

SN Marketplace Grand Re-Opening makes a bash

SIX NATIONS — On Saturday, July 6th the Six Nations Marketplace welcomed over 1,000 visitors despite the unpredictable weather. The Six Nations Marketplace reopened its…

Rebels enter second playoff series

For the first game of their series with the Windsor Clippers, the Six Nations Rebels gave a close but safe showing on Friday, July, 5.…

Cannabis Commission permit applications coming in 30 days

SIX NATIONS — The Six Nations Cannabis Commission (SNCC) announced today they expect applications for permits will be ready within thirty days. The statement was…

Mi’kmaw, African Nova Scotian advocates welcome funding for abuse survivors

HALIFAX _ The Nova Scotia and federal governments are investing $2-million in a project to support Indigenous and African Nova Scotian women who are survivors…

Renewed fears of megaproject’s potential health impact on Indigenous communities

JOHN’S, NL — Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier will take the stand at the Muskrat Falls inquiry this week, amid renewed fears about the potential health…

Cannabis use jumped 40 per cent in Canada between 2013 and 2017, UN report says

The United Nations’ latest world drug report shows more Canadians started using cannabis each year in the lead-up to the drug’s legalization for recreational use.…

Tsilhqot’in Nation plans peaceful action to protect two sacred lakes from mining

VANCOUVER — A First Nations organization British Columbia says its members intend to peacefully take action to protect two lakes with cultural and spiritual significance…

Canada’s new food policy means everyone’s at the table

By Evan Fraser, Professor, Director of the Arrell Food Institute and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security, University of Guelph Marie-Claude Bibeau,…

Keystone XL pipeline opponents pursue new legal challenge

BILLINGS, MT — Environmentalists asked a federal judge on Monday to cancel approvals issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Keystone XL…

B.C. adds $1.46 million to offset costs for athletes at 2020 Indigenous Games

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan shot some hoops in the basketball court at the Songhees Wellness Centre shortly after talking about the power of sports…

Saskatchewan’s child advocate apologizes for harassment that led to suspension

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s advocate for children and youth has apologized following his resignation over harassment allegations. “I would like to apologize to my family, friends…