Manitoba NDP leader’s criminal past fair game in legislature: Speaker

WINNIPEG —The Speaker of the Manitoba legislature rejected a request Monday to forbid politicians from discussing their opponents’ criminal convictions and other troubles. Myrna Driedger…

‘In our bloodline:’ Land based learning links curriculum with Indigenous culture

REGINA — A school day for six-year-old Hunter Sasakamoose can start with lighting a fire for breakfast and end with doing math by candlelight. In…

Inuit walk away from talks on reforming federal northern food subsidy program

Talks to reform subsidies intended to eliminate the $10 carton of milk face by northern families remain stalled over concerns from Inuit that they don’t…

Ottawa ready to help as Inuit health officials grapple with spate of suicides

MONTREAL — The federal government says it will respond to pleas for help from northern Quebec, where a spate of suicides in Inuit communities this…

Trump vilifies caravan, says he’ll cut Central American aid

By Zeke Miller And Jill Colvin WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the U.S. will begin cutting aid to three Central American countries he accused…

Gathering at Nathan Phillips Square finalizes

TORONTO — The Indian Residential School Survivors (IRSS) Legacy Celebration which was the first of its kind finalized last Thursday after three days of celebrating…

Killer rapist Paul Bernardo set for parole bid after 25 years in prison (Bernardo-Parole)

Paul Bernardo, whose very name became synonymous with sadistic sexual perversion, is expected to plead for release on Wednesday by arguing he has done what…

Advocates press for child welfare to be priority in MMIW inquiry

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba First Nations children’s advocate says the child welfare system “eats up” Indigenous children and is designed to keep their families at a disadvantage. Cora Morgan,…

Report says Moccasin Flats removal disrupted lives

FORT MCMURRAY — A report says the eviction of a Metis settlement in Fort McMurray four decades ago disrupted the community’s way of life and…

Downtown Toronto hosts an Indigenous Cultural Gathering

TORONTO — A Residential School Survivors Legacy Celebration is on for October 9-11, 2018 to honour 500+ residential school survivors and their families. The three-day…

Feds, Indigenous groups agree on spending plans for $1.7 billion for child care

OTTAWA — Three national Indigenous organizations will receive a combined $1.7 billion to spend on child care over the coming decade under an agreement announced…

Hamilton police ask for public’s help in identifying sexual assault suspect

HAMILTON — Hamilton police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of sexually assaulting a sex trade worker. Police say the incident…

AFN Chief says pipeline halt a victory for First Nations

OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde applauded the decision by the Federal Court of Appeal to halt construction of the Trans Mountain…

Five Canadian titles to watch at the Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO — From teen tales to timely stories and documentaries about the environment, the Canadian lineup for this year’s Toronto International Film Festival offers up…

Reserve puts ban on cannabis sales

WHITEFISH RIVER — The community of Whitefish River First Nation say there will be no pot sales in their territory when recreational cannabis becomes legal.…