Veteran Forward Wacey Rabbit Returning to Icemen
These are exciting times for the Jacksonville Icemen organization, who recently re-signed veteran reliable forward Wacey Rabbit. “We’re (Icemen) turning into a family here,” Rabbit…
Nurse fired, coroner to investigate after dying Indigenous woman taunted in hospital
MONTREAL — A nurse has been fired after an Indigenous woman who was dying Monday night in hospital was subjected to degrading remarks, Quebec's premier…
Six Nations Farmer’s Association seeking inspired reboot
SIX NATIONS – These days of COVID-19 have caused us all to rethink a lot of things we otherwise may not have. In some cases…
Who was the white man of Whiteman’s Creek
The area just south of Paris, Ontario known as Whiteman’s Creek has carried that name since long before the towns of Brantford and Paris were…
Hiring marginalized workers could jump start economy, boost incomes by $5K: Deloitte
TORONTO — Canada’s economy was headed for slowing growth in the next decade even if COVID-19 had never hit, according to a new report by…
500 years ago, another epidemic swept Mexico: smallpox
MEXICO CITY — There were mass cremations of bodies; entire families died and the inhabitants of the city, afraid to pull their bodies out, simply…
At UN, nations urge overdue reckoning with colonial crimes
PARIS — Leaders of countries once subjugated to Western powers sent a pointed message at this year's U.N. General Assembly: For those who think the…
‘No physical injuries’ minimizes the emotional trauma of assault survivors
By David Walton, Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Western University In August 2020, a woman walking along a neighbourhood street in my hometown of…
TC Energy inks deal for Indigenous ownership stake in Keystone XL pipeline
CALGARY — Indigenous communities are being given a chance to pursue an ownership interest in the Keystone XL pipeline project, builder TC Energy Corp. announced…
Lack of capital for major project investments cited by Indigenous business panel
CALGARY — Limited and slow access to capital is a major barrier to First Nations' ability to take ownership roles in the resource megaprojects being…
First Nations take Ontario government to court over environmental protections
Several Indigenous groups are taking the Ontario government to court over recently rescinded environmental protections, arguing the province's move violates their constitutional rights. The claim…
Mi’kmaq lobster fishery in Nova Scotia grows to 10 boats from seven
SAULNIERVILLE — An Indigenous-run lobster fishery off the coast of southwestern Nova Scotia is slightly increasing the size of its fleet to 10 boats from…
First Nations police services look to throne speech pledge for higher, stable funding
OTTAWA — The Rama Police Service, which serves the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, does not have dedicated funding for forensic and crime investigation units,…
N.S. premier apologizes to Black, Indigenous people for systemic racism in province
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil apologized Tuesday to Black and Indigenous Nova Scotians for systemic racism in the province's justice system, and said…
Ontario Investing in Hospital Upgrades and Repairs in Brantford
BRANTFORD — The Ontario government is investing $175 million to address critical upgrades, repairs, and maintenance in 129 hospitals across the province, including $50 million…