Canada argues against culture loss in ’60s Scoop lawsuit
Canadian Press TORONTO – The federal government had no legal obligation to prevent on-reserve children from losing their aboriginal identities after placement in non-indigenous homes…
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Homeless ‘census’ shows depth of disparity across country
Canadian Press THUNDER BAY – Stephane Boyer's nostrils flare and his breathing quickens, his lips failing to separate, when he thinks about Doreen, his partner…
Man in brutal sex attacks a ‘poster child’ for child welfare failures: defence
Canadian Press Disclaimer: this story contains graphic details WINNIPEG – A man who brutally beat and sexually assaulted a Winnipeg woman and a teenage girl…
NDP accuse federal Liberals of ‘systemic neglect’ on reserves after Oneida tragedy
Two Row Times with the Canadian Press and PostMedia LONDON – NDP aboriginal affairs critic Charlie Angus says that it’s not just bad housing that’s…
Sitting Bull’s great-great-granddaughter hears her ancestor at DAPL
Special to TRT STANDING ROCK – Sitting Bull’s leadership and his legacy is upheld by his great-great-granddaughter Brenda White Bull. “Everyone has that fight in…
Not just Standing Rock: water sources along
Associated Press DES MOINES / IOWA – A Native American tribe's water source is one of a few critical sources that could be affected if…
Manitoba basketball team launches fundraiser following suicide of star player
The young women's basketball team at Gods Lake Narrows First Nation School in Manitoba is dealing with the recent suicide of a teammate, named Harmony Okemow,…
Northern Cree Singers aim to inspire with Grammy nomination
ALBERTA – The Northern Cree Singers were nominated for a Grammy on Monday, December 5 for the 59th Grammy Awards. This group of talented Cree…
AFN request for Canadian constitutional reform rejected by Trudeau
OTTAWA – APTN reported that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday slammed the door shut on a call from Assembly of First Nations National…
Trump will act on DAPL when he takes office
NEW YORK – The Fox News Sunday interview with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that aired December 1, touched on a number of recent topics surrounding the…
Chief Arvol Lookinghorse Visits McMaster
Chief Arvol Lookinghorse Visits McMaster By Chezney Martin HAMILTON – In the process of what has become the largest and most diversely supported indigenous display…
Water Protectors file class action suit against brutal police
STANDING ROCK SIOUX TERRITORY— On November 20, 2016 Native Americans and their allies walked on to a public bridge and prayed. That action was met…
Escalating state action around DAPL as Governor issues evacuation order
STANDING ROCK SIOUX TERRITORY — A spokesman for North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple says the governor has no intention of blocking food and supplies from…
US Senator calls for Attorney General to investigate police attacks at Standing Rock
WASHINGTON — US Senator Al Franken is urging the Department of Justice to take action to protect the safety and First Amendment rights of…
Algonquins of Ontario move toward treaty with Ontario and Canada
The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the Algonquins of Ontario have moved forward in their journey toward reconciliation and renewed relationships today…