First Indigenous territory recognition made in Lake Country – Vernon Morning Star
Council makes historic move after Syilx artists create parkway sculptures Jan. 22, 2021 A celebration of Indigenous stories and territory has led to a historic move in Lake Country. For…
Community-led research focuses on holistic well-being of Indigenous youth – UCalgary News
Northern Alberta project is led by one of 20 promising new postdocs joining UCalgary in 2021 When Dr. Jennifer Markides arrives in northern Alberta later this year to begin her…
Pilot project puts cancer screening into the hands of northwest B.C. women – Prince George Citizen
January 22, 2021 A new pilot project in northwest B.C. aims to empower women and break barriers to accessing heath care. The CervixCheck program offers Métis women in the Prince…
Southern chiefs say Pallister’s comments on Indigenous leadership are ‘dangerous’ – CTV News
January 22, 2021 WINNIPEG — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is denouncing comments made by Premier Brian Pallister, saying it is “dangerous” to blame Indigenous leaders for the high number…
Townhouse projects proposed near Second Line West, Wallace Terrace – SooToday
City councillors will also be asked Monday to approve a landmark Métis cultural centre in the former Church of St. John the Evangelist site on John Street Sault Ste. Marie…
Indigenous prof calls for systemic change after UBC allegedly deletes her interim reports – Ubyssey Online
Dr. Amie Wolf, an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Education, is asking for an apology from the administration saying they’ve made an error, and for greater change. Dr. Amie…
Mayor, councillor, First Nations speakers join NDP fight against Alberta coal plan – CTV News
EDMONTON — More than 250 people attended a virtual NDP town hall Thursday night to fight a UCP plan that would allow more coal mining in the eastern slopes of…
Centre tries to fill gap in Indigenous language programs in Ottawa – capitalcurrent.ca
The lack of Indigenous language programs troubles Juliana Strickland, a Mohawk and Grade 9 student at Canterbury High School. Language is not only a form of communication, Strickland says, it…
More than a century after their land was taken, First Nation in Saskatchewan considering $127M offer from feds – APTN News
The Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Leanman First Nation in Saskatchewan is considering an offer from the federal government on a multi-million compensation award for land lost more than a century…
Miawpukek First Nation takes ownership of Exploits River Motel in Bishop’s Falls – The Guardian
BISHOP’S FALLS, N.L. — The Exploits River Motel is under new ownership. This is after the Miawpukek First Nation completed its purchase of the central Newfoundland hotel and the adjacent…
