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…

Alaska Native communities win $16 million in housing grants

ANCHORAGE — Five Alaska Native communities and entities are receiving federal grants totalling more than $16.5 million for housing construction and rehabilitation. The U.S. Department…

Alcohol linked to more harms than many illegal drugs

VANCOUVER — Nearly 15,000 Canadians die of alcohol-related issues every year and many of the associated harms include anxiety, depression and suicide. Experts say alcohol…

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

By Paola Loriggio, The Canadian Press An Ontario court has ruled border guards at a crossing between a Canadian island and the rest of the…

Father, son plead guilty in illegal eagle trafficking

By The Associated Press RAPID CITY — A father and his adult son have pleaded guilty in South Dakota to federal charges in a widespread…

Indigenous astronomical knowledge largely untapped

TORONTO — Only two Canadian post-secondary institutions — the University of Western Ontario in London and the University of Toronto — offer astronomy or physics…

Police-Discrimination incites training

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal says Vancouver police officers discriminated against an Indigenous mother and has ordered the police board to pay…

Rights tribunal orders Vancouver police to get training on Indigenous history

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal says Vancouver police officers discriminated against an Indigenous mother and has ordered the police board to pay…

Court to hear First Nations’ challenge of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

VANCOUVER — Four British Columbia Indigenous groups are set to argue in the Federal Court of Appeal that the Canadian government failed to consult adequately…

`Baby Shark’ creators plan Navajo version of popular video

By Russell Contreras, The Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Creators of the popular video “Baby Shark,” whose “doo doo doo” song was played at the…

‘Kids will fall through the cracks:’ Advocates critical of child welfare changes

By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press WINNIPEG — Advocates for children and First Nations say the federal government hasn’t provided funding for or details…

Greta asks media to focus on other young climate activists

By The Associated Press MADRID — Celebrity environmentalist Greta Thunberg is urging media to pay more attention to other young climate activists. The 16-year-old Swede,…