Neskantaga Leadership Identifies Minimum Demands before Considering Returning Members to Community
Press Release Thunder Bay, ON: Neskantaga First Nation Chief Chris Moonias and members of Council have identified the minimum conditions they will accept before considering a return of their members…
UBCIC Statement on Lobster Fishery and RCMP Inaction to Protect the Mi’kmaq from Violence
Press Release ((Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – October 22, 2020) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is enraged about the blatant illegality of the RCMP…
First-Ever MCFN Eagle Award Recipients Announced
Press Release Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, Canada’s first Indigenous appeals court judge and a community volunteer are the inaugural recipients of the Eagle Awards from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation…
Manitoba First Nations COVID-19 Pandemic Response Coordination Team Bulletin for October 20
Press Release Given the ongoing concerning rise in cases in Manitoba and the escalated restrictions in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Area effective Monday, October 19th: We strongly encourage cancelling non-essential travel…
Unifor continues to promote equity with federal Anti-Racism grant
Press Release October 23, 2020 TORONTO – Unifor was selected as one of 85 organizations by the Federal government’s Anti-Racism Action Plan. “This funding will further assist our union’s work…
How climate change impacts Indigenous food sovereignty – Prince Albert Daily Herald
Oct. 23, 2020 Climate change has been a point of discussion and contention for some time now, with the affects of it becoming undeniable. Researchers believe that because of climate…
B.C. advocate for reconciliation encourages Indigenous women to vote in upcoming provincial election – BC Local News
Through the power of voice and education Chastity Davis-Alphonse is hopeful for change Oct. 23, 2020 The former chair of the Minister’s Advisory Council on Indigenous Women headed to the…
In Memory of Cliff Supernault
Press Release It is with utmost sadness the family of Cifford Supernault of Stony Plain, Alberta announced his passing on October 13, 2020 at 76 years old. Cliff will be…
Métis Nation Engagement on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Press Release The Métis National Council (MNC) is pleased to invite you to participate in its upcoming virtual engagement sessions on proposed federal legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration…
Indigenous hairstylist putting Thunder Bay on the map – Tbnewswatch.com
How a local hair professional is bringing gender inclusivity to her styling chair. Kristyn E.M. Schmerk is doing things a little different than what we’re used to in Thunder Bay.…
