Disrespectful that Horgan won’t meet during northern B.C. tour: hereditary chief

By Laura Kane, The Canadian Press HOUSTON, B.C. — It’s disrespectful that Premier John Horgan won’t meet with five hereditary chiefs who oppose a natural…

Once proposed as ski resort: B.C.’s Jumbo Glacier turned over to First Nation

By Bob Weber, The Canadian Press A spectacular swath of mountains, glaciers, and forests once proposed for a ski resort is being turned over to…

Prison watchdog decries ‘Indigenization’ of Canada’s correctional system

OTTAWA — Canada’s prison ombudsman says disturbing and entrenched imbalances mean the proportion of Indigenous people in federal custody has hit a record high of…

B.C. and Alberta Indigenous leaders demonstrate against major oilsands project

By Amy Smart, The Canadian Press VANCOUVER _ Indigenous leaders from British Columbia and Alberta who oppose Teck’s Frontier mine say its impact will be…

A gift of peace returned: Cornplanters Pipe

SALAMANCA — An artifact that belonged to Seneca Chief Cornplanter has been transferred back to the ownership of the Seneca Nation. The pipe had been…

B.C. human rights commissioner asks Canadian government to halt pipeline project

By Hina Alam, The Canadian Press VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s human rights commissioner has called on Canada to stop building a contentious natural gas pipeline…

Chairwoman named to improve cancer outcomes from Indigenous Peoples in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Canada’s first female First Nations general surgeon has been appointed to a newly created position at the University of British Columbia dedicated to…

Mississaugas of the Credit Election Results

MISSISSAUGAS — The General Election for Chief and Council of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation took place on Saturday, December 14, 2019 with…

Border guards wrong to search Indigenous man’s vehicle, court says in upholding acquittal

An Ontario court has ruled border guards at a crossing between a Canadian island and the rest of the country were wrong to search an…

Newfoundland First Nation to study genetic links with ancient Beothuk

JOHN’S — A Newfoundland First Nation has announced a study of genetic links between its members and ancient Indigenous inhabitants of the island, including the…

Cannabis edibles, extracts, topicals and vapors on their way: B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s government says the first batch of legal marijuana edibles, extracts and topical will soon be available for purchase, two months after…

Jody Wilson Raybould chosen Canada’s newsmaker of the year

OTTAWA — The SNC-Lavalin affair cost Justin Trudeau two cabinet ministers, his most trusted aide, the top federal public servant and possibly a second majority…

The Decade of Indigenous Truth: top news stories of 2010s

In a real victory for Indigenous voices across Turtle Island, the 2010s have undeniably been the decade of Indigenous truth. An increase in awareness to…

Indigenous opposition to pipeline shouldn’t outweigh others: Provinces (TMX-Pipeline)

By Amy Smart, The Canadian Press VANCOUVER — The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan are urging the Federal Court of Appeal to defer to cabinet’s…

Whoopi Goldberg dons Manitoba artist’s necklace honouring missing Indigenous women

By Adina Bresge, The Canadian Press A Manitoba artist says she’s quitting her day job after Whoopi Goldberg wore her beadwork to spotlight missing and…