Judge rules Manitoba government had right to cancel Metis benefits deal

WINNIPEG — A judge has ruled that the Manitoba government was within its rights to cancel a $67-million agreement called “hush money” by Premier Brian…

Manitoba Indigenous infants more than half of sleep related deaths

MANITOBA — A new report from the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth released last Friday, on March 13, with a focus on sleep related…

LNHL 2021 decided after tournament cancellation

TORONTO — First, nine teams dropped out of the Little Native Hockey League (LMHL) tournament. Now, the tournament is fully cancelled after Nishnawbe Aski Nation…

Online threats, racism causing fear for Indigenous women

By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press Michele Audette feels disappointed when she looks online and sees a barrage of violent threats towards Indigenous women. “It made…

Academics say Indigenous perspectives still lacking in Canadian STEM studies

By Lakshmi Magon, The Canadian Press TORONTO — In order to learn about how Canada’s Indigenous astronomers see the skies, Caroline Ormrod had to look overseas. The…

Bulldoze of Fargo sweat lodge still an issue

By Dave Kolpack, The Associated Press FARGO, N.D. — In the decade since Fargo agreed to host a sweat lodge for the many Native Americans…

Woman convicted of killing Inuk woman gets ‘escorted pass’ from prison

HALIFAX — A woman serving a life sentence for the murder of pregnant Loretta Saunders is getting a temporary pass from prison. Victoria Henneberry was…

Sen. Lynn Beyak apologizes for racist letters, says she’ll obey ethics report

OTTAWA — Sen. Lynn Beyak sought to stave off suspension from the upper chamber Tuesday, pledging to do more to make amends for the harm…

Cayuga Nation leadership dispute results in demolition

SENECA FALLS — The Seneca County Board of Supervisors is calling on U.S. Attorney, James Kennedy to launch an investigation into the actions of the…

Indigenous politician concerned about singing of royal anthem in legislature

By Allison Jones, The Canadian Press TORONTO — Members of Ontario’s legislature began a new tradition Monday of singing “God Save the Queen” in the…

Ripples from Ontario police action felt in Quebec as Mohawks block roads

By Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press MONTREAL — Tensions mounted Monday in Mohawk communities near Montreal after Ontario Provincial Police moved in on a rail…

Trudeau urges peaceful end to blockades as Scheer says PM’s done ‘literally nothing’

By Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press OTTAWA — The spirit of reconciliation requires a “peaceful resolution” to the blockades that have kept rail traffic from…

Ten arrested in Tyendinaga, seven more solidarity blockades

By TRT Staff, with notes from The Canadian Press TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY — A police operation that saw officers descend on a rail blockade on…

Chanting Wet’suwet’en supporters defy injunction; return to B.C. legislature

By Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press VICTORIA — Supporters of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs and their bid to stop a pipeline across their traditional territories returned…

Coastal GasLink pipeline investor committed to closing deal despite protests

By Dan Healing, The Canadian Press CALGARY — An investment firm buying a stake in the Coastal GasLink pipeline says it remains “committed” to the…