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Williams Treaties First Nations secure stake in nuclear project
Seven First Nations gain equity ownership in a Darlington small modular reactor project.
Federal government introduces First Nations Clean Water Act
Bill C-37 introduced with $4.6 billion for First Nations clean water.
Ontario First Nations celebrate historic child welfare agreement implementation
$8.5 billion Ontario Final Agreement begins implementation.
Six Nations Food Bank says donations needed for holidays
While the Six Nations Food Bank says it’s ready to help clients have a Christmas meal this year, it’s the time after Christmas that many…
Jordan’s Principle no longer provides emergency funding
The Six Nations of the Grand River Jordan’s Principle Team says it will no longer be able to offer emergency funding for shelter, clothing, food…
Canada agrees to $30M advance payment for MCFN land claim
The Canadian government said Canada remains committed to improving relationships with Indigenous people and working with them to advance their rights. Ogimaa-Kwe (chief) Claire Sault…
International Women’s day (IWD) Timeline
For more than a century, International Women’s Day (IWD) has provided an important opportunity for groups worldwide advocating for gender equality. As Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist,…
‘Cut them off’: Canadians angry, defiant as U.S. tariffs take effect
By: Lyndsay Armstrong Canadians are remaining defiant in the face of punishing U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, promising to use their wallets to fight the…
The latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump today imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. The president’s executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent…
Buffy Sainte-Marie lost two jubilee medals as part of Order of Canada cancellation: Rideau Hall
By: David Friend The recent termination of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Order of Canada came with the cancellation of two additional Canadian honours. A representative for Rideau…
Push to export crude away from U.S. intensify amid tariffs
The push for Canada to send more of its oil and natural gas to markets outside of the United States intensified Tuesday as U.S. President…
Brantford’s 123-year-old cold case
BRANTFORD — The biggest headline news in Brantford and region was the gruesome death of local hotel owner, James Quirk, behind what was then the…
JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE TEAM DIRECTED TO CEASE FULFILLMENT OF INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS
COMMUNITY NOTICE: JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE TEAM DIRECTED TO CEASE FULFILLMENT OF INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS For Immediate Release: January 10, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – The Jordan’s Principle team at…
Indigenous art and Squamish Pride Parade among Squamish grant highlights
By: Bhagyashree Chatterjee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Squamish Chief The arts and culture program sees increased funding to $64,000. What makes a community vibrant…