Yupik artifacts returning to Alaska for museum opening
BETHEL, AK — The community of Quinhagak is awaiting the return of about 60,000 artifacts unearthed from a nearby ancient village and sent to Scotland.…
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Perry Bellegarde re elected as chief of Assembly of First Nations
VANCOUVER _ Perry Bellegarde has reclaimed his seat as national chief for the Assembly of First Nations, in an election that also saw his challengers…
Biologists release endangered fish in Grand Canyon creek
GRAND CANYON — Biologists have released endangered fish into a Grand Canyon creek to try to improve their chances of survival. The release of humpback…
Woman can keep home on reserve even though she is not a band member: judge
HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge says the widow of a former First Nations chief can stay in their family home on reserve land even…
Traditional Inuit songs once banned during colonialism focus of new course
IQALUIT — Ancient Inuit drum songs once banned as part of colonialism are being given renewed attention during a course in Nunavut next month. The…
Ancient B.C. Indigenous settlement to become outdoor history classroom
NORTH COWICHAN, BC — Near the foot of sacred Mount Prevost where Indigenous people say their ancestors first landed on earth lays buried a 2,000-year-old…
Critics seek ‘Discovery Day’ name change, saying it ignores Indigenous presence
JOHN’S — A movement is afoot to change the name of a holiday recognizing Europeans' so-called “discovery'' of Newfoundland and Labrador. A St. John's city…
Banff holds blessing ceremony with Indigenous elders before letting bison roam (Banff-Bison-Ceremony)
BANFF, Alta. _ Several Indigenous elders were flown by helicopter into the backcountry of Banff National Park on Monday for a blessing ceremony as officials…
Indian Village at Calgary Stampede will change name to Elbow River Camp
CALGARY _ The Calgary Stampede says its annual display of Indigenous culture that goes back more than 100 years will no longer be called “Indian…
Indigenous housing providers raise alarms about future of federal funding deals (Indigenous-Housing)
OTTAWA _ Indigenous social housing providers will soon push the federal government to rethink plans to overhaul their funding arrangements because they worry the Liberal…
Protesters camped outside Saskatchewan legislature taking province to court
REGINA _ Protesters camped outside the Saskatchewan legislature say they are taking the government to court over six arrests made last month. The people were…
Curriculum writing session cancellation sparks concern
TORONTO _ The sudden cancellation of curriculum writing sessions designed to fulfil findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has Indigenous leaders expressing concern and…
North Dakota sues Dakota Access over farmland ownership
By Blake Nicholson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota's attorney general is suing the developer of the Dakota Access oil pipeline over agricultural…
First Nations poised to challenge Nova Scotia’s marijuana monopoly (NS-Indigenous-Cannabis)
HALIFAX _ Nova Scotia First Nations appear poised to take on the province's marijuana monopoly _ including one Mi'kmaq community that has enlisted Olympian Ross…
Loss of Greyhound bus service leaves few options in some rural areas
WINNIPEG _ The end of Greyhound bus service across Western Canada is the latest in a string of decisions that have left many rural and…