Report into shooting of Indigenous man shows desire for action from RCMP: Marc Miller
REGINA — The federal Indigenous Services minister says Canadians are impatient to see action from the RCMP after a report that said officers in Saskatchewan…
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Years later, Chickasaw remains returning to Mississippi home
JACKSON, Miss — A man and a woman were found buried among wolf teeth and turtle shells. Other graves contained mothers and infants. Some tribal…
Police acknowledge request for charges to be upgraded in death of Indigenous woman
PETERBOROUGH — Police in Peterborough, Ont., said Wednesday they are aware of the calls for elevated charges in the death of a local Indigenous woman,…
‘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…
B.C. university offers first bachelor’s degree in Indigenous language fluency
VICTORIA — Students at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus will soon be able to receive an Indigenous language fluency degree. Anne Kang, B.C.'s…
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.…
Native American health clinics offering vaccine to visitors
SANTA FE — The Indian Health Service announced Monday that it is shifting its vaccine distribution system to target individual hospitals and clinics with high…
Colten Boushie’s family to respond to watchdog report that found discrimination
REGINA — First Nations leaders and relatives of a young Indigenous man shot and killed on a Saskatchewan farm are expected to address findings today…
‘Never gave up’: Boushie’s mother says RCMP watchdog report shows injustice
SASKATOON — Before she even opened her mouth, Debbie Baptiste had already sent her message. Wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with “Justice for Indigenous,'' the mother…
Court rules in favour of New Brunswick First Nations in dispute on carbon tax revenue
FREDERICTON — Chiefs of New Brunswick's six Wolastoqey First Nations are claiming victory following a court decision that would see the province share a portion…
Indigenous clinics lead off reserve vaccine efforts as Ontario develops plan
TORONTO — Crystal Bell of the Matawa Health Co-operative recalls seeing elders relax and chat with each other after receiving their first COVID-19 vaccines earlier…
Infrastructure bank launches Indigenous initiative, advocates say money not enough
TORONTO — The Canada Infrastructure Bank is launching a program dedicated to upgrading transportation, clean power and internet networks in Indigenous communities, but advocates say…
Women’s organization urges Inuit women to get COVID 19 shot, citing increased risks
A national Inuit women's organization is calling on Inuit women and families across Canada to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Rebecca Kudloo, president of Pauktuutit Inuit…
Mounties charge teen in homicide of Manitoba Metis woman found dead last fall
WINNIPEG — Manitoba RCMP have charged a 16-year-old boy with second-degree murder in the death of a Metis woman. The remains of Tamara (Norman) Benoit,…