Judge orders McGill to comply with deal on unmarked grave search at former hospital
MONTREAL — A Quebec judge has ordered McGill University to comply with a deal it reached with a group of Indigenous women that outlines the…
News
Council and Cannabis Commission condemn cannabis giveaway at Santa Claus parade
Six Nations Elected Council and the Six Nations Cannabis Commission condemned the handing out of cannabis at the recent Six Nations Santa Claus. “I think…
Native American storytellers enjoying a rare spotlight, a moment they hope can be more than that
NEW YORK (AP) — The financial crisis of 2008 hit Mary Kathryn Nagle differently. As a playwright and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, she…
Slap in the face’: Indigenous women’s group reacts to Emmy win for Sainte Marie film
A group of Indigenous women says the International Emmy Award for a documentary about folk legend Buffy Sainte-Marie, whose First Nations ancestry has been called…
First Nations decisions on tourism on Indigenous land must be respected: minister
VANCOUVER — Canada’s new tourism minister said Indigenous rights and decision-making must be respected in how the country operates and develops its tourist industry, which…
Kansas school forced 8 year old Native American boy to cut his hair, ACLU says
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas grade school forced an 8-year-old Native American boy to cut off his hair after he grew it out for…
TTC bus wraps highlight Indigenous athletes
The TTC and the Toronto Raptors have covered eight TTC buses and five streetcars with wraps highlighting the contributions of eight Indigenous athletes. “Let’s all…
Women’s Team Haudenosaunee claim gold at PALA Sixes Cup
By TRT Staff with notes from world lacrosse.sport JAMAICA — after a triumphant effort, the Haudenosaunee Women’s Field Lacrosse team won the women’s competition at…
Blackstock sees ‘imbalance’ between $55M lawyers’ bill, welfare victims’ compensation
OTTAWA — Cindy Blackstock, one of the people responsible for bringing forward a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal case that led to a historic settlement agreement,…
Sherri-lyn Hill elected new chief at Six Nations
Sherri-lyn Hill is the third woman in Six Nations’ history to take the title of elected chief after beating out her competitor, Steve Williams, by…
Mental health cited as role in last week’s armed barricaded stand-off with police
Political leaders and police cited mental health as a factor in an armed stand-off between a Six Nations man and police on a property on…
NWT veteran Floyd Powder heads to Ottawa for Indigenous Veterans Day, Remembrance Day
By: Tom Taylor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Floyd Powder has a lot on the agenda for the week of Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day.…
The roles of the three branches of the Canadian Armed Forces
Each November, individuals across Canada honour and recognize the service and sacrifices of members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Remembrance Day is celebrated in Canada…
The basics of diabetes and diet
The number of people living with diabetes has risen dramatically over the last four decades. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), between 1980 and…
How to show your support for veterans
Supporting veterans is a worthy endeavour any time of year, though such efforts tend to be more prominent in November. Veterans Day is celebrated annually…