Hamilton’s Indigenous history being collected

The Coalition of Hamilton Indigenous Leadership has launched a new project: The Indigenous Histories of Hamilton. The project is documenting and celebrating the stories and…

Adviser on unmarked graves says some landowners are refusing access for searches

OTTAWA — As some private landowners restrict residential school survivors from performing ceremony or searching their properties for possible unmarked graves, a federal minister says…

World Water Day 2023: Accelerating Change

World Water Day is an annual United Nations commemoration held on March 22 that emphasizes the importance of clean water. This year the theme is…

Indigenous communities leading Canada’s clean energy boom

CALGARY — On a wintry day last November, Daphne Kay looked up at an expanse of gleaming solar panels located on Cowessess First Nation reserve…

Indigenous led prospective buyer ‘not going away’ even as Trans Mountain costs spiral

CALGARY — An Indigenous-led initiative is still pursuing ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline, in spite of the project’s ballooning price tag. “We are not…

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon champions Indigenous diplomacy, seeks new ties abroad

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is using her role to help build ties between Indigenous people across the globe — an effort experts say…

Indigenous child health program to provide trauma-informed care

Members of Indigenous groups in the Waterloo region say they are still concerned their children continue to experience racism and could be taken from their…

ITAC and Trans Canada Trail collab

The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and Trans Canada Trail have committed to work together to promote tourism destinations focused on authentic Indigenous experiences.…

‘Really worrisome’: Survey suggests some Alberta doctors have anti Indigenous biases

Two University of Calgary researchers weren’t surprised when their survey of Alberta doctors showed biases against Indigenous patients, but they were shocked by some of…

Indigenous leaders stress need for consultation on federal firearms legislation

OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee heard criticism, as well as some measured support, as Indigenous leaders testified Tuesday about Liberal efforts to outlaw…

Metis Nation of Ontario votes to remove members with incomplete citizenship files

The Metis Nation of Ontario has voted to remove members who do not provide full documentation of a Metis connection or ancestry. The organization, which…

Trudeau says appointing Indigenous RCMP commissioner is an ‘excellent idea’

OTTAWA — Naming an Indigenous person as the next commissioner of the RCMP is “an excellent idea,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, but he…

‘I was terrified:’ Woman testifies in trial for former residential school priest

Trigger warning: this story contains details of a woman who experienced sexual abuse at a residential school.   WINNIPEG — A First Nations woman told…

Ontario approves First Nations’ plan to build road to Ring of Fire

TORONTO — A plan designed by two First Nations to build a road to potential mining sites in Ontario’s Ring of Fire has been approved…

‘Our home on native land’: Singer Jully Black makes small change to O Canada lyrics

Jully Black is drawing attention for a subtle change she made to the lyrics of O Canada at Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game. The Juno Award-winning…