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…
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Crown will appeal “not guilty” verdict in Peter Khill trial
The shooting death of Jonathan Styres will be heard in the Court of Appeal. Six Nations Justice Department announced Friday afternoon that they received notice…
BC allows cannabis productions through indigenous and local governments
VANCOUVER — Local and Indigenous governments in British Columbia will be permitted to prevent marijuana production in their communities on land that is part of the Agricultural…
Attack on First Nations man called hate crime
THUNDER BAY— Officials are calling an assault on a First Nations man earlier this week in Thunder Bay, Ont., a hate crime. Thunder Bay police say the…
Derogatory Indian statue removed after 50 years
ASHEVILLE, NC — A North Carolina car dealership has taken down a 23-foot fiberglass statue of a Native American that has drawn complaints over its 50-year history.…
Name change for Calgary Stampede “Indian Village”
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede is changing the name of its annual “Indian Village.'' On Sunday, officials announced the village of more than two dozen…
Director’s play condemned for excluding indigenous actors
MONTREAL— Quebec director Robert Lepage is once again being criticized for a lack of representation in one of his stage shows. About 30 people signed…
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…
Haudenosaunee passports final accepted for I-Nats
Team Iroquois always get extra attention at the World Men’s Lacrosse Championships held this year in Israel. Players and lacrosse fans around the world recognize…
Redrum MC send lacrosse player to Saskatchewan
SIX NATIONS — “There are no words to say,” expresses “Mini” Greeene, mom of Bryson who is now going to Saskatchewan to follow his lacrosse…
Lost Civilizations pt. 2: A two-part series
Last week, this two-part series explored the theories surrounding the societies that were lost in time who once made North and South America their homelands,…
Jonathan Styres mother calls for an appeal in the acquittal of Peter Khill
The following statement is from the mother of slain Six Nations man Jonathan Styres: tatement from the mother of Jonathan Styres, Deborah Hill, and his…