University of Calgary students convert ATV to solar to help Indigenous communities
CALGARY — Some engineering students have figured out how to convert all-terrain vehicles to solar power and hope it will benefit Indigenous and remote communities…
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Driver arrested in death of Alexander Dalton
A Waterford man has been arrested and charged in connection with the 2021 hit and run death of Alexander Dalton, 23, of Mississaugas of the…
Ontario expanding fourth-dose eligibility
The Ontario government is expanding eligibility for fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 60 and over as well as First Nation, Inuit…
Six Nations woman speaking out after being severely beaten, attacked by dogs
Family says despite viral reaction on social media, no community leadership has reached out to offer assistance, protection or condolence after horrific ordeal People are…
Townline Variety and Clover Farm Grocery now open on Six Nations
Yesterday was the long-awaited opening day for Townline Variety and Clover Farm Grocery, located at 7329 Indian Line on the corner of Mohawk Road on…
Review critical of arrest of Indigenous man and granddaughter in opening bank account
VANCOUVER — A retired judge who led a disciplinary hearing against two police officers has found they “demonstrated serious, blameworthy conduct” when they “recklessly” arrested…
As Pope’s apology echoes, U.S. Indigenous boarding school probe follows Canada’s lead
WASHINGTON — On the heels of a historic moment of healing for Indigenous Peoples in Canada, their counterparts in the United States are anxiously anticipating…
Budget 2022 devotes $4.3 billion to Indigenous housing needs
Ottawa is preparing to spend $4.3 billion over seven years to help improve Indigenous housing, while also giving more to help communities contend with the…
Federal department questioned quality of 2021 Indigenous census data, documents show
OTTAWA — Federal officials questioned the quality of the 2021 census data for Indigenous communities after collection efforts were hampered by factors including the discovery…
Association of friendship centres to steer $5M fund for Indigenous safety planning
VANCOUVER — The B.C. government’s decision to put a fund for Indigenous safety planning in the hands of an Indigenous-led organization was hailed as a…
Muscogee return South nearly 200 years after forced removal
OXFORD — Native Americans whose ancestors were forced out of the Southeast almost 200 years ago during a purge that cleared the way for white…
Indigenous leaders, protesters gather in Vancouver to oppose Trans Mountain pipeline
VANCOUVER — Protesters against the federally-owned Trans Mountain pipeline gathered outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Saturday to show the government and investors that opposition…
Elections Canada report finds failures denied First Nations voting rights
OTTAWA — Elections Canada has apologized to voters in three Ontario First Nations communities after breakdowns in communication led to them being denied their right…
Ontario gives $800K to Indigenous health teams to address residential school trauma
TORONTO — Ontario is dedicating $800,000 to Indigenous health-care teams to help people experiencing trauma as a result of the residential school system. The government…
‘Those belong in our communities:’ Delegates tour Vatican’s artifacts collection
ROME — Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier sat down in a taxi as she left a private tour of the Vatican Museums and fell deep into thought.…