Indigenous art and Squamish Pride Parade among Squamish grant highlights

By: Bhagyashree Chatterjee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Squamish Chief The arts and culture program sees increased funding to $64,000. What makes a community vibrant…

Peltier stays in prison while insurrectionist pardoned

Once again with the change in the White House, there comes another opportunity for amnesty for Lenard Peltier, Indian Rights activist and founder of the…

Milwaukee Bucks Defeat Toronto Raptors 128-104 at Indigenous Heritage Game

TORONTO — The Indigenous Heritage Game on January 6 at Scotiabank Arena brought fans together to celebrate culture and community, but the Milwaukee Bucks stole…

Searchers begin sifting at landfill for remains of slain First Nations women

By: Brittany Hobson Two years after Winnipeg police announced they would not search a landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women, their…

First Nations in Ontario still questioning six new “historic Métis communities”

First Nation Leadership in the Ontario region have released the following statement on the deadline of the final report of the Métis National Council’s (MNC)…

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Rustad tells Jordan Peterson B.C. needs nuclear talk, end to school ‘indoctrination’ The leader of B.C.’s Conservatives says there needs to be a conversation about…

Ontario clamps down on supervised drug consumption, to close 10 sites

By: Liam Casey and Allison Jones Ontario is revamping its approach to the drug crisis by banning consumption sites that are close to schools, introducing…

As hate-crime landscape evolves, a reminder — online behaviour exists in real life

By: Ashley Joannou A lawyer with the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association says it’s wise to remember that even though charges over offensive social media…

Manitoba First Nations call for alcohol restrictions after violence prompts curfew

By: Brittany Hobson First Nations chiefs in northern Manitoba are calling for restrictions on alcohol purchases following an uptick in violent crimes, including a series…

6 tips for staying hydrated this summer

Summer is marked by hot and humid conditions. Although summer temperatures can make a day at the beach or in the pool ideal, that rising…

Atlantic Ballet of Canada to launch Indigenous dance program in Moncton

The Atlantic Ballet of Canada is spearheading an Indigenous dance program this fall that will allow eight dancers to train close to their communities and…

National Indigenous People’s Day is a summertime tradition 

You know it’s the summer solstice when the mercury is soaring and the sound of happy little voices splashing in the water fill the air…

Police identify two victims of north Toronto shooting that left three dead

Toronto police have identified the victims of a shooting that left three people dead, including the gunman, on Monday.  Police say 54-year-old Arash Missaghi of…

B.C. liberties group to file complaint of violent arrests in pro-Palestine protest

The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association says it will be filing a complaint with the Vancouver Police Department's civilian oversight board alleging officers used excessive…

Celebrating influential Indigenous Canadians this month.

Canada is home to a sizeable Indigenous population and according to the Government of Canada, which celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day each June, more than…