Nine Algonquin nations reject Ottawa land project labeled as “reconciliation” effort

OTTAWA — Nine Algonquin First Nations in Quebec are considering litigation to stop Ottawa from allowing another Algonquin group to build a new suburb on…

Reforms aim to reduce over representation of Black, Indigenous people in jail

OTTAWA — The federal government is expected to introduce today long-awaited reforms aimed at reducing the over-representation of Black, racialized and Indigenous people in Canada’s…

Court orders new hearing over Williams Lake First Nation’s century old land dispute

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has ordered a tribunal to reconsider its ruling upholding a century-old sale of land from a British Columbia…

How universities can support Indigenous online learners in the pandemic

By Josephine Auger Associate professor, Indigenous Studies, Athabasca University and Janelle Marie Baker Assistant Professor, Anthropology, Athabasca University As the second wave of the pandemic…

Egerton Ryerson: Racist philosophy of residential schools also shaped public education

By Hunter Knight, PhD Candidate, Social Justice Education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto Conservative leader Erin O’Toole issued a public apology…

A sin tax on sugary drinks unfairly targets Indigenous communities instead of improving health

By Myra J Tait Assistant Professor, Governance, Law and Management, Athabasca University and Natalie Diane Riediger Assistant Professor of Nutritional Epidemiology, University of Manitoba “Sin…

Short term anti racist training is not enough to counter systemic racism in Canadian education

By Jerome Cranston, Dean & Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Regina “The obligation of anyone who thinks of himself as responsible is to examine…

Commissioner calls for transparency on response to Indigenous women inquiry

MONTREAL — A commissioner who served on the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls implored the federal government for more transparency on…

Nunavut hunters agree to end protest at iron ore mine after offer of meeting

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Lawyers for Inuit hunters who blocked an airstrip and road at an iron ore mine in Nunavut say they will end their…

UN declaration to help First Nations achieve self determination: Bellegarde

OTTAWA — Passing a new law to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will get First Nations closer to self-determination,…

Pandemic wellness series brings community together virtually

It seems a lifetime ago when the community got together for events, mingling, chatting, eating, laughing, and yes, sometimes arguing, but always finding new and…

COVID-19 outbreak on Six Nations claims another life

OHSWEKEN — A raging outbreak of COVID-19 on Six Nations has claimed another life this week, bringing the total number of lives lost in the…

Argyle Street barricade removed

The four-month-long closure of the main artery through Caledonia moved toward re-opening on Tuesday after Six Nations land rights supporters agreed to remove barriers put…

Heroes rescue dog from Grand River

SIX NATIONS — First Responders executed a dramatic rescue on February 9 of a dog who fell through the ice on the Grand River. Dramatic…

Indigenous New Zealand lawmaker wins battle against ties

CHRISTCHURCH — An Indigenous lawmaker has won his battle against wearing a tie in the New Zealand Parliament, ending a longstanding dress requirement that he…