‘We’re still losing kids’: Young panelists discuss intergenerational trauma at Iqaluit conference

By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A panel of young adults spoke of how intergenerational trauma from residential schools continues to impact their lives…

Suffering in silence: Men’s and boys’ mental health are still overlooked in sport

By Michael Kehler, Werklund Research Professor, Masculinities Studies, University of Calgary; and Gabriel Knott-Fayle, Postdoctoral Scholar of Masculinities Studies in Education, University of Calgary  …

Deloitte Canada launches advisory practice focused on Indigenous communities

Deloitte Canada says it has launched a dedicated practice focused on helping build capacity and opportunity for Indigenous peoples and nations.  Jolain Foster, managing partner…

A famed NYC museum is closing two Native American halls. Harvard and others have taken similar steps

By Philip Marcelo   NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s American Museum of Natural History is closing two halls featuring Native American objects starting Saturday,…

Report details cost estimates, risks of proposed Manitoba landfill search for remains

The proposed search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women could cost $90 million — about half the projected…

Ontario First Nation chiefs ask for moratorium on mining claims

By Liam Casey An organization supporting all First Nations in Ontario is calling on the province to implement a one-year moratorium on staking mining claims.…

Ontario First Nation chiefs ask for moratorium on mining claims

By Liam Casey An organization supporting all First Nations in Ontario is calling on the province to implement a one-year moratorium on staking mining claims.…

Two teens arrested after fire destroys First Nation’s only school: chief and council

A northwestern Ontario First Nation says two teens have been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed the community’s only school. Chief Solomon Atlookan…

Lily Gladstone, first Native American actress nominee, travels to Osage country to honor Oscar nod

By Jocelyn Noveck Lily Gladstone knew she wanted to be somewhere special when the Oscar news came. And that somewhere was not home, watching on…

First-Nations-Child-Welfare Caring society tells human rights tribunal Canada is failing on Jordan’s Principle

By: Alessia Passafiume The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society says Canada is systematically failing to respond to Jordan’s Principle requests to fund health…

High levels of carbon dioxide, mould found in homes on Ontario reserves: study

A study has found air inside homes on four remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario contained carbon dioxide, fine particles, mould and other substances that…

Country on track to exceed high-speed Internet connectivity targets

No matter where you live, access to reliable, affordable high-speed Internet is essential. That’s why the Government of Canada is working with provinces and territories,…

A lifestyle and enduring relationship with horses lends to the popularity of rodeo in Indian Country

By Felicia Fonseca FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Kicking up a cloud of dust, the men riding bareback were in a rowdy scramble to be the…

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse honoured with headdress

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse participated in a headdress transfer ceremony on Jan. 1 following an invite from Elder Leonard Weasel Traveller and Chief Troy Knowlton…

Ontario strengthening Indigenous economies

The Ontario government is investing $9.2 million in two programs to improve economic opportunities for Indigenous communities across the province. The Indigenous Economic Development Fund…