On the agenda: Indigenous engagement, megaphones, fireworks – Edmonton Taproot
June 29, 2026 This week, council will discuss its policy for engaging Indigenous groups regarding river valley development, review regulations for megaphones in public spaces, and discuss Diwali celebrations and…
Victoria Native Friendship Centre uses grants to bridge communities – Times Colonist
June 29, 2026 Vital People: The centre used Victoria Foundation funding to help Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities build cross-cultural relationships. The Victoria Native Friendship Centre has used a pair of…
First Nations artist creates Google Doodle for National Indigenous Peoples Day – Anishinabek News
AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – Nico Williams was understandably overwhelmed by his most recent accomplishment. Williams, a citizen of Aamjiwnaang First Nation in southwestern Ontario, was chosen by Google to create…
Anand welcomes Turkish counterpart as two countries explore nuclear deal – iPolitics
Anand and Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan met ahead of the NATO summit, which Turkey is hosting next month in Ankara. They discussed economic ties as Canada pushes to…
ICT Indigenous summer tour highlights – ictnews
June 26, 2026 Attend a show this 2026 summer to see your favorite Indigenous artist or band As the summer season rolls around, musical artists are hitting the road as…
TDSB Elder Dr. Duke Redbird Appointed to the Order of Canada – tdsb
June 26, 2026 On Friday, June 26, the Government of Canada announced that Elder Dr. Duke Redbird was appointed to the Order of Canada as an Officer (O.C.) for being a defining voice in Indigenous arts and thought for over…
First Nations calling for government to follow through on healing lodge expansion – aptnnews
Jun 26, 2026 Several First Nations organizations are calling on the federal government to follow a recommendation from the United Nations to expand Indigenous-led healing lodge services for incarcerated people…
How Vancouver Community College’s Jessie Williams is advancing Indigenous inclusion in higher education – bcbusiness
June 26, 2026 This Diversity and Inclusion Champion at the 2026 Women of the Year Awards is moving Vancouver Community College away from extractive engagement and toward meaningful, reciprocal relationships.…
Summer Solstice event highlights Indigenous traditions in the County – Sherwood Park News
Jun 26, 2026 Summer Solstice has been celebrated by Indigenous Peoples for as long as anyone can remember. The Solstice is when Indigenous communities give thanks for the summer sun…
Rooted in two decades of building trust: Unity Health’s new Indigenous Health Research Stream – Unity Health
June 26, 2026 A new research stream dedicated to supporting a vibrant, connected community of Indigenous researchers has launched at Unity Health Toronto. The initiative, called the Indigenous Health Research…
