Monument to residential school survivors, victims to be built on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA — A survivor-led steering committee announced Tuesday that a tribute to survivors and victims of residential schools will be built on the west side…
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Indigenous artist’s design chosen for Afghan war monument
OTTAWA — Veterans of the war in Afghanistan were influential in choosing the final design for a monument that will memorialize Canada's contributions in the…
Native women’s association says high school students should be taught about genocide
OTTAWA — The Native Women's Association of Canada says it is hoping to make ugly truths about the ongoing genocide of Indigenous Peoples easier for…
Canada, Ontario reach historic $10 billion proposed First Nations treaty settlement
Leaders of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund say they've reached a proposed $10-billion settlement with the governments of Ontario and Canada over unpaid annuities…
Inuit group hopes review into handling of priest allegations brings change
IQALUIT, Nunavut — A national group representing Inuit says it hopes a review into how the Oblates handled allegations of a former priest sexually abusing…
Indigenous kept from economic opportunities from pot legalization: Senate committee
A Senate committee says the current cannabis market and legislation has kept Indigenous Peoples from sharing in the economic opportunities that the legalization of recreational…
Full weekend for Six Nations Arrows: one win on road but drop two at home
SIX NATIONS — The Six Nations Jr. A Arrows had three games in four nights over the past weekend. Friday they were on the road…
`Dances With Wolves’ actor facing additional charges in Alberta
TSUUT'INA FIRST NATION — Police in Alberta have issued warrants for Nathan Chasing Horse, a former actor in the movie “Dances With Wolves,'' for nine…
Chilliwack gets Indigenous Justice Centre to help break incarceration cycle, says Eby
CHILLIWACK, B.C. — The over-representation of Indigenous people in British Columbia's jails is a destructive cycle that must be broken, said Premier David Eby as…
Manitoba First Nation proposes class action against Ottawa for housing conditions
WINNIPEG — The chief of a remote First Nation in northern Manitoba is proposing a national class-action lawsuit against the federal government for failing to…
A third of Canadians support changing anthem to say ‘our home on native land’: poll
TORONTO — A new poll suggests only a third of Canadians support a proposal from Mississauga, Ont., to ask the federal government to change the…
More work to be done on Indigenous representation in corporate world: panel
TORONTO — More work needs to be done to improve Indigenous representation on corporate boards and in business, according to a panel of Indigenous women…
New Canada Post stamp honours first Indigenous woman to lead a Canadian government
ULUKHAKTOK, N.W.T. — The first Indigenous woman to lead a provincial or territorial government in Canada is being honoured with a new stamp. Canada Post…
Courts issue 8 year sentence for man who killed Jonathan Styres
Peter Khill appealing sentence, seeking bail release during appeal process HAMILTON — Peter Khill, the man who shot and killed Six Nations man Jonathan Styres,…
Canada shares summary regarding wellbeing of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people
On June 3 the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, released the 2022 to 2023 Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report. The report summarizes actions…