Six Nations leaders say Robbie Robertson gave cultural centre invaluable support
TORONTO — A gesture by late musician Robbie Robertson has drawn attention to a Six Nations community's cultural restoration project and local leaders anticipate it…
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English-speaking Canadians split on more “O Canada” changes
The notion of once again altering the lyrics of Canada’s national anthem again is divisive among English-speaking Canadians, a new Research Co. poll has found.…
Native American tribes in Oklahoma will keep tobacco deals, as lawmakers override governor’s veto
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Native American tribes in Oklahoma will get to keep their existing agreements on how they share money from tobacco sales with…
Indigenous leaders hope new minister Anandasangaree will follow in Miller’s footsteps
OTTAWA — Indigenous leaders say they are hopeful that new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree will take inspiration from his predecessor's approach with organizations, community…
$2.5 million for mental health projects
Support of $2.5 million to fund two projects led by the First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC) with a focus on mental health support for Indigenous…
Native American leaders visit site of archeological dig to find remains of boarding school students
By Trisha Ahmed And Charlie Neibergall GENOA, Neb. — Archeologists resumed digging Tuesday at the remote site of a former Native American boarding school in…
Searching landfill for remains of Indigenous women too complex for police: RCMP
OTTAWA — The former head of the RCMP said in December that police were not equipped to handle the complexities of searching a Winnipeg-area landfill…
Embattled former national chief lashes out at chiefs who want to find a replacement
HALIFAX — The embattled former leader of the largest First Nations advocacy organization in Canada delivered a searing rebuke of its leadership, as chiefs rejected…
RoseAnne Archibald voted out as Assembly of First Nations national chief
OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations moved to oust RoseAnne Archibald as its national chief on Wednesday, after more than a year of turmoil…
Thunder Bay Community Food Centre approved for retrofit
Minister of Indigenous Services Honourable Patty Hajdu announced a federal investment of $735,360 on June 29 to renovate and retrofit the Roots Community Food Centre…
Pride in armed forces and Indigenous culture grows in Canada
The feelings of pride expressed by Canadians on Indigenous culture, multiculturalism, the armed forces and bilingualism have increased over the past year, a new Research…
Hundreds of Indigenous people to be trained for high tech jobs
The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Trust for the Americas launched a new program to provide…
First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case
CHILLIWACK, B.C. — For months, an Indigenous boy and his little sister were subjected to what a British Columbia judge called “incomprehensible'' abuse from the…
Arrows remain in playoff hunt
The Six Nations Junior ‘A’ Arrows lacrosse team played two games over the past weekend: one on the road up against the Toronto Beaches and…
NLL launches “Every Child Matters” auction
By TRT Staff with notes from NLL.com PHILADELPHIA – On June 14, the National Lacrosse League (NLL), announced its continued and expanded support for the…