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Indigenous band could have been more help, says judge in Wisconsin Line 5 dispute

Indigenous band could have been more help, says judge in Wisconsin Line 5 dispute

WASHINGTON — A judge in Wisconsin says the Indigenous band that's trying to shut down the Line 5 pipeline has done little to prevent erosion from causing a rupture on their territory.
Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation endorses Sparks' bid for Ottawa Senators

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation endorses Sparks' bid for Ottawa Senators

MANIWAKI, Que. — A Quebec First Nation community has confirmed it is endorsing one of the bids involved in the upcoming sale of the Ottawa Senators.
Indigenous women in Northern Canada creating sustainable livelihoods through tourism

Indigenous women in Northern Canada creating sustainable livelihoods through tourism

In our conversations with Indigenous women entrepreneurs and the organizations that provide support to them, we learned that to create sustainable livelihoods, there should be “nothing about us without us.”
Horror film from Métis director to screen in North American theatres

Horror film from Métis director to screen in North American theatres

Berkley Brady has already captured some awards for her horror film Dark Nature. But Brady, a Métis director/writer living in Calgary, has another reason why she’s pumped about the movie, which marks her feature film debut.
Wildfires are threatening First Nations and Metis communities in Alberta

Wildfires are threatening First Nations and Metis communities in Alberta

As of May 10, nine First Nations in Alberta have been impacted by the wildfires raging across the province, according to Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
Fewer Indigenous candidates in Alberta election but higher chance of victory for some

Fewer Indigenous candidates in Alberta election but higher chance of victory for some

At least 13 Indigenous candidates with four parties have their names on the ballot for the May 29 Alberta election. That represents six less than ran in 2019.
Edmonton rally demands justice for Pacey Dumas

Edmonton rally demands justice for Pacey Dumas

Edmontonians show support for the Indigenous young adult who was kicked in the head by a police officer, and demand justice system reforms.
Wildfires threatening nine First Nations in Alberta: Indigenous Services Canada

Wildfires threatening nine First Nations in Alberta: Indigenous Services Canada

Indigenous Services Canada says wildfires are threatening nine First Nations in Alberta, including the Little Red River Cree Nation, where more than 100 structures have been lost in the community of Fox Creek.
Public inquiry held in shooting death of Îyârhe Nakoda man in 2017

Public inquiry held in shooting death of Îyârhe Nakoda man in 2017

A public inquiry into the death of an Îyârhe Nakoda man, shot and killed during the execution of a warrant by RCMP in 2017, questioned five witnesses to help determine if similar deaths can be prevented from occurring in the future.
'We are in a crisis': Red Dress Day honoured as leaders say more work to be done

'We are in a crisis': Red Dress Day honoured as leaders say more work to be done

The head of the Native Women’s Association of Canada says it’s clear there's an ongoing emergency nearly four years after the final report into missing and murdered Indigenous woman and girls was released. “We are in a crisis,” said Carol McBride.
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