Tag Archives: Federal Politics

Chief Lynn Acoose says she's taking a step elders and past Indigenous leaders in her community have long been reluctant to.The chief of Zagime Anishinabek, home to several First Nations in southeaster...

Indigenous communities and leaders across the country cheered Friday as the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the federal government's child welfare law, affirming that First Nations, Mtis and Inuit have...

Some dentists and hygienists fear they won't be fairly paid for services under a new federal dental plan, and they worry it will jeopardize the success of the massive program.Each province and territo...

Officials from various levels of government are set to gather with police and industry leaders in Ottawa today to brainstorm on fighting the scourge of automobile theft.The federal government says an ...

What was once a dream for Mtis people is close to becoming a reality.Earlier this week, the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee (INAN) confirmed the adoption of Bill C-53 which recognizes the Mt...

Thirteen years ago, in the throes of a major political loss and personal crisis, Mark Holland experienced the darkest period of his life.Since his return to federal politics, he's been candid about hi...

Editor's Note: This story has since been updated with responses from the Government of Saskatchewan and Indigenous Services Canada.There is also a clarification from the RCMP on the number of staff me...

The Saskatchewan Government hopes to help overturn the federal firearms ban.Representatives plan on applying to intervene in the legal challenges currently before the Federal Court of Appeal.The origi...

After an emotional coroner's inquest concluded on Wednesday, First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan will respond to the nearly 30 recommendations made.A six-person jury and the presiding coroner presen...

Canada's first provincial First Nations premier singled out Ed Broadbent as a beacon of civility in politics Sunday as generations of political leaders gathered to bid a final goodbye to the left-lean...