Indigenous Rights
26 articles
Carney and First Nations Chiefs Set for High-Stakes Ottawa Summit
A historic October 26 gathering seeks to bridge the gap between Indigenous sovereignty and federal infrastructure goals.
Systemic Racism Alleged in Fatal Saskatoon Childbirth
First Nations leaders are demanding accountability in Saskatchewan after a high-risk pregnancy ended in tragedy, allegin...
Canadaโs 15% Equity Offer: A New Era for Trans Mountain Ownership?
The federal government is inviting Indigenous communities to share in the Trans Mountain pipeline's profits through a co...
Beyond Conservation: The Return of the Ceremonial Bison Hunt to Banff
Parks Canada is shifting from a 'nature-only' philosophy to an ecocultural model, allowing Alberta First Nations to hunt...
$17 Million, Half-Empty Desks: The Crisis in Indigenous Missing Persons Investigations
A federal audit reveals that the BIA's Missing and Murdered Unit is being crippled by staffing vacancies and the redirec...
A $39 Million Leap for Gitksen Education: Ending the 60km Commute
A new community-led secondary school in British Columbia is bringing culturally rooted education directly to three First...
Certification Gatekeeping: Why Yukon First Nations Wildfire Crews are Sidelined in B.C.
CEO Nick Mauro claims systemic discrimination is preventing Indigenous-led crews from fighting British Columbia's wildfi...
Sacred Sites vs. Border Security: The Lipan Apache Legal Battle in Big Bend
Indigenous worshippers are suing the federal government to halt border barrier construction that threatens ancient landm...
Neskantaga First Nation Faces New Emergency After Health Centre Sewage Leak
Just weeks after fleeing wildfires, Neskantaga residents are being evacuated again due to a massive sewage leak at their...
The Language of Power: Why Canada's Shift to 'Indigenous' Still Divides
From the 1982 Constitution to the 2016 federal pivot, the labels used for First Nations, Inuit, and Mรฉtis people remain ...
The $9 Million Fix: Kashechewan First Nation Prepares for a Fragile Return
After months of displacement due to sewage contamination, 1,700 residents are set to return home this August.
Reclaiming the Root: How Traditional Medicine is Healing the Dehcho Dene
From the forests of British Columbia to the Northwest Territories, Indigenous leaders are reviving ancestral healing to ...
Thunder Bay's Dark Secret: A Community's Plea for Change
A 33-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of Kelsey Anderson, a 36-year-old Indigenous man from ...
Toxic Work Culture Allegations Haunt Indigenous Languages Office
A $10 million conference sparks questions about the effectiveness of the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Langua...
Water Walkers' Legacy: Indigenous Students Make a Splash in Sudbury
Indigenous students at Cambrian College raise over $2,000 for Junction Creek Stewardship Committee, reflecting a shared ...
New Brunswick Ruling Boosts BC's Private Property Defense
Supreme Court's decision in Wolastoqey case opens path for BC to protect private property in Cowichan Tribes dispute.
Prince Harry under fresh fire: African Parks rangers accused of rape and torture against Baka people
The Duke of Sussex faces renewed calls to quit African Parks after an investigation revealed rangers raped and tortured ...
Author Vanessa Brousseau Embarks on 60-Day Rolling Resilience Tour
Thunder Bay, ON - Canadian author Vanessa Brousseau is on a mission to raise awareness about missing and murdered Indige...
BC's Reconciliation Law on Thin Ice
Canada's top court weighs in on a landmark Indigenous reconciliation law, with two First Nations challenging its legitim...
Chief Thunderstick's Legacy: A Tournament Uniting Indigenous Talent
Neil Sasakamoose reflects on his grandfather's enduring impact through the Chief Thunderstick tournament, a beacon for F...
Border Wall Construction Sparks Indigenous Outcry Over Sacred Sites
Indigenous leaders decry desecration of sacred Kumeyaay sites as U.S. border wall expansion accelerates on Kuuchamaa Mou...
Navajo Nation Adjusts Driving Hours for Winter Sunrise and Sunset
The Navajo Nation has set specific driving hours to align with winter sunrise and sunset times, accounting for Daylight ...
Navajo Nation Adjusts Driving Hours for Winter Sunrise and Sunset Times
The Navajo Nation announces adjusted driving hours to accommodate winter sunrise and sunset times due to Daylight Saving...
Navajo Nation Adjusts Driving Hours for Winter Sunrise and Sunset
The Navajo Nation in Arizona and New Mexico adjusts driving hours to accommodate winter sunrise and sunset times due to ...
Indigenous Tourism Groups Split from ITAC Amid Financial Concerns
Three major Indigenous tourism organizations have cut ties with ITAC over financial mismanagement, vowing to form a new ...
Mikisew Cree First Nation Takes Legal Action Over Oilsands Contamination
The Mikisew Cree First Nation is suing Canadian and Alberta governments, alleging environmental degradation and increase...