A historic move forward for First Nations families and children
Quebec recently adopted the Loi de la protection sociale atikamekw d’Opitciwan (LPSAO), an act that allows the community of Opitciwan to be completely autonomous in…
CAP statement on Dr. Carrie Bourassa
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) added its voice in support of of the peaceful demonstration held at the University of Saskatchewan in early November…
B.C. welcomes dialogue on sustainable clean energy
Indigenous people in British Columbia can join a conversation on the growing clean-energy sector to help ensure First Nations are involved and benefiting from B.C.’s…
Women’s Team Canada player departs to vie for Team Haudenosaunee
Last Friday, a statement by Selena Lasota of the Katzie First Nation on her decision to leave Team Canada Women's Lacrosse and try out for…
NLL Transactions for early November
The start of November held various transactions for the NLL, including movement for Six Nations players. The following are the updates from November 3 –…
OLA opens call for women interested in first female coaching clinic
TORONTO, ON – November 11th, 2021 – The Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) is proud to announce its first Community Development (Box Sector) Coaching Certification Clinic…
Upcoming concert to highlight indigenous musicians
BRANTFORD — The Woodland Cultural Centre presents its annual concert series “Unplugged” virtually this year with Indigenous musicians from across Canada. Unplugged is a virtual…
TikTok Canada and National Screen Institute help out Indigenous Creators
TORONTO — Thirty Indigenous content creators have been selected for the first TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators – a new online training program designed to empower storytellers…
Rise in local COVID cases expected
BRANTFORD/SIX NATIONS — A small rise in local COVID-19 infections is expected this season as colder temperatures push events and people indoors. This from Dr.…
Federal leaders remember sacrifices, injustices endured by Indigenous veterans
OTTAWA _ Federal leaders marked the sacrifices of Indigenous veterans on Monday, as well as the discrimination they faced after returning from war. Prime Minister…
Canadian journalists grappling with epidemic of online bullying, harassment: Survey
Canadian journalists are increasingly under attack online, with media workers facing “prevalent and pervasive'' harassment ranging from sexualized messages and attacks against their identity to…
Group sues Colorado over law banning Native American mascots
DENVER (AP) _ A North Dakota-based organization representing Native Americans sued Colorado this week for a measure banning American Indian school mascots which was passed…
Navajo Nation President Nez signs ban on indoor smoking
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) _ The leader of the largest Native American reservation in the U.S. signed legislation Saturday to ban indoor smoking in many…
Indigenous leaders concerned over B.C.’s process for old growth logging deferrals
VANCOUVER _ Indigenous leaders in British Columbia have expressed concerns over the tight timeline and lack of support in the government's plan for old-growth logging…
Canadian tech company with Indigenous founders takes on child welfare
Alo Solutions is a Canadian tech company with Indigenous founders that are committed to creating lasting positive change in the Canadian welfare system. Co-founders Devin…