NAN lambastes Thunder Bay city councillors after vote on Beyak resignation – Sudbury.com
Grand Chief Fiddler says councillors acted cowardly THUNDER BAY — Thunder Bay City Council’s failure to support a call for the resignation of Senator Lynn Beyak from the Senate has…
Blackfoot child rearing part of cultural exhibit at Casa – Lethbridge Herald
A multi-phased research project and exhibit at Casa invites visitors to learn more about Blackfoot culture – particularly how the community raises its children. “Elders of the Future” was created…
Northern Ontario First Nation seeks answers to teen’s death from probe of Thunder Bay police – CBC
Mike Morris of Kasabonika Lake hoping process sheds light on death of Jethro Anderson Sep 27, 2017 A councillor from a fly-in First Nation in northwestern Ontario says he’s looking…
Missing, murdered women inquiry hears stories of loss at first B.C. hearing – APTN
September 27, 2017 Mary Jane Hill wasn’t there to witness the birth of her grandchildren or to see them graduate from high school. She won’t be there when her daughter…
Renewed funding to support Indigenous initiatives and to recruit Indigenous scholars – UM Today
September 27, 2017 — The U of M is continuing to invest in initiatives to advance Indigenous achievement. Two funds, first created in 2016, have been renewed for 2017 to…
Indigenous students account for biggest jump in rising graduation rates at Regina Public Schools – CBC
Graduation rates for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students jumped by 11 percentage points in 1 year Sep 27, 2017 Regina Public Schools says its graduation rates are on the…
Edmonton police carding debate lands in Alberta court – CBC
Indigenous man appeals drug convictions on grounds he was victim of racial profiling Sep 27, 2017 An Alberta judge is being asked to rule on the controversial practice of police…
Six children, one adult being treated for blasto on Manitoulin – SooToday.com
All have been released from hospital and are on medication SHESHEGWANING – The community of Sheshegwaning First Nation is still dealing with the news of blastomycosis, a rare infection that…
Our Voices exhibit highlights Indigenous culture – Niagara Falls Review
September 27, 2017 A unique new exhibit at Welland Museum is offering insight into the stories and history of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people. The Our Voices exhibit, which…
Get on with creating new ministry: Indigenous leaders – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 27, 2017 By Kristy Kirkup THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott says she has heard loud and clear from many Indigenous leaders who…
