First Nations

Nearly 70 children now believed to have died at former B.C. residential school site

Editor's Note: This story addresses tragedies at former residential school sites and may be unsettling for some readers. Discretion is advised. Direct links to support resources are included at the bo...

Feb 22, 2023

Saskatchewan chief to lead advisory committee on residential school documents

A chief in Saskatchewan who became well-known after his First Nation found what are believed to be 751 unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school will lead a new committee for sharing ...

Feb 21, 2023

MGBHLM First Nation sees return of bison

It was a joyous occasion for the Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) community Monday when a thundering herd of bison were released on the First Nation's lands, off Highway 4 South. The c...

Feb 21, 2023

Swiss museum returns two artifacts to the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) confederacy

MONTREAL - Two artifacts sacred to some of Canada's Indigenous peoples are now back on home territory after a Swiss museum returned them to the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) confederacy this month. The obj...

Feb 19, 2023

Who should be the face of Canada’s $20 Bill?

As the next chapter in the British Commonwealth unfolds in the coming months, some are wondering if royalty should continue to adorn Canadian money.Queen Elizabeth II's portrait has graced the $20 bil...

Feb 18, 2023

FSIN believes First Nations person should be next RCMP Commissioner

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling on the RCMP to appoint a First Nations person as the police service's next Commissioner.This comes as the current Commissioner Brenda L...

Feb 17, 2023

LISTEN: The importance of narratives as shared by an Indigenous Elder

For generations, Indigenous people shared the accounts of their origins and traditions that make them who they truly are.During the month of February, this important practice is highlighted during Abo...

Feb 09, 2023

'Surprised but not surprised': Cree hockey player discusses continual issue of racism in sport

One of the Western Hockey League's (WHL) greatest players, who is Cree, said he isn't surprised to see Indigenous players today being racially discriminated against.Dan Hodgson, who played three years...

Feb 06, 2023

Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby fundraiser to help youth

Outdoor enthusiasts will be gearing up to head to Murray Lake near Cochin for the upcoming Ice Fishing Derby. The event will be held on March 4, from noon to 4 p.m.Proceeds will benefit Saulteaux and ...

Feb 05, 2023

Indigenous group talks about reporting system for people experiencing homelessness

WINNIPEG - An Indigenous organization is spearheading efforts to develop a system that could make it easier to flag when a person experiencing homelessness is missing. It comes after the slayings of f...

Feb 04, 2023