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…
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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…
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…