Supreme Court affirms American Indigenous man’s right to hunt in Canada
OTTAWA — An American Indigenous man has a constitutionally protected right to hunt in British Columbia given his people's historic ties to the region, the…
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Powwows across US adapt to pandemic for a second year
The coronavirus pandemic brought powwow season largely to a screeching halt last year. Some powwows cancelled their annual events; others went online only. Some held…
Federal Budget 2021: Liberals pledge $18 billion for Indigenous communities
OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government plans to spend more than $18 billion over the next five years to try to narrow the socio-economic gap…
Indigenous woman Joyce Echaquan posthumously awarded Rosa Parks prize in Quebec
An Indigenous woman who died in a Quebec hospital last September shortly after she livestreamed degrading comments from hospital workers has been awarded a prize…
Mi’kmaq fisher argues feds becoming more aggressive in seizures of Indigenous gear
HALIFAX — A Mi'kmaq man who has been battling for Indigenous fishing rights says the recent seizure of his crab traps suggests Ottawa is becoming…
‘Shocked and horrified:’ Video shows security in altercation with Indigenous woman
SASKATOON — The owner of a grocery store in Saskatchewan says he was “beyond shocked and horrified' by a video circulating online showing a security…
Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs, Lake Babine Nation get funding from B.C. government
VICTORIA — The B.C. government has reached an agreement to give Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs $7.2 million in funding to support the implementation of their rights…
Mounties enforced racist policies, RCMP commissioner says
OTTAWA — RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki says the Mounties have enforced racist and discriminatory legislation and policies, and they should do better in the future.…
No link between colonialism and vaccine hesitancy among Indigenous people: expert
OTTAWA — There is no evidence that Canada's history of colonialism has made Indigenous people any more hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19 than the…
First Nations with road access, urban communities next priority for COVID 19 vaccines
First Nations with road access in northern Ontario are next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after the first dose was administered in 31…
‘Daunting and disturbing:’ Study finds Indigenous people more likely to die in fires
OTTAWA — The research director for an initiative that promotes fire safety in Indigenous communities says a study that found Inuit are over 17 times…
Saskatchewan research shows First Nations suffer cardiac arrest at younger age
Wes Lambert's heart stopped at his wedding reception in Saskatoon 15 years ago. “I got up to go to the podium, and I did not…
High vaccination rates decreasing COVID 19 cases in Indigenous communities
OTTAWA — The number of active COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities has declined by 80 per cent since mid-January thanks to the high uptake…
Indigenous women, transgender and Two Spirit people need support when leaving prison
By Tenzin Butsang and Karen Lawford We're all aware of how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our health and wellness — but why isn't more…
Alberta social studies plan raises questions on history, religion, First Nations
EDMONTON — Alberta's proposed school curriculum is being criticized for blasting historical facts at kids, missing the mark on First Nations and religion, and including…