Daily update on what's making headlines in Indigenous country across Canada and beyond.
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Our lead story: in the by-election for the federal Alberta riding of Battle River–Crowfoot—a vote set for August 18—NDP candidate Katherine Swampy of Samson Cree Nation takes on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
Our lead story: for the second time in under a month, northern Manitoba wildfires prompt the weekend evacuation of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, with many of its 3,000+ evacuees relocating 660 kilometres south to Winnipeg.
Our lead story: for the second time in a little over a week, a First Nations man was shot dead by police in northern Ontario, with one occurring July 22 at Deer Lake First Nation, the other July 31 on Wapekeka First Nation.
Our lead story: an Indigenous mother of six describes her ordeal as a tenant in a Winnipeg north-end "house of hell" in hopes of bringing attention to other families' struggles with precarious housing in Manitoba.
Our lead story: a new report highlights intersections between the disappearance of Indigenous women and human trafficking in Canada.
Our lead story: a Quebec foster family caring for two Indigenous children worries Jordan's Principle is not being upheld in the province after their human rights complaint against a youth protection body dismissed.
Our lead story: York Factory Cree Nation declares a state of emergency due to northern Manitoba wildfires, warning that 600 residents are unable to leave by ferry due to low water levels on the nearby Nelson River.
Our lead story: the James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan announces it will be subject to a forensic audit—dating back to April 2018—to be jointly carried out by Indigenous Services Canada and accounting firm KPMG.
Our lead story: following prime minister Mark Carney's meeting with Inuit leaders in the Northwest Territories about the controversial One Canadian Economy Act—aka Bill C-5—Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) president Natan Obed says, so far, he's assured it won't violate modern treaties.
Our lead story: With this week's three-day meeting of premiers now over, some reflections from those who attended a roughly two-hour session with Indigenous leaders early on in the event. > Interstitial: zapsplat.com
Our lead story: the identity of a man shot and killed July 17 in Inukjuak QC by the Nunavik Police Service—its third fatal interaction since November 2024—is confirmed as 34-year-old father James Kavik.
Our lead story: as part of this week's annual premiers gathering in Huntsville, ON, the provincial leaders spend part of their day sitting with Indigenous leaders like Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.
Our lead story: the province of Manitoba announces the search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the now-recovered remains of two First Nations women—Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran—has officially ended.
Our lead story: day two of this week's federal meeting with chiefs in Gatineau, QC, as the Liberal government follows up with First Nations on Bill C-5, the new law meant to fast track major economic projects.
Our lead story: several chiefs gather in Ottawa ahead of Thursday's meeting with prime minister Mark Carney on Bill C-5—the recently-enacted law enabling quicker approvals for major projects—a meeting some chiefs say is as rushed as the legislation itself. Interstitial: zapsplat.com
Our lead story: Calgary Cst. Craig Stothard is charged with two counts of second-degree murder following an investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) into the May 2023 shooting deaths of Levon Fox and Wesley Davidson during a slow-speed chase.
Our lead story: Manitoba's Chief Medical Examiner calls for inquests into the 2020-21 deaths of seven men at correctional institutions, including the in-custody death of William Ahmo. Interstitial: zapsplat.com
Our lead story: members of the Innu Nation set up a road blockade on disputed lands in Labrador, forcing Hydro-Québec to pause geological work for a proposed hydroelectric dam site. Interstitial: zapsplat.com
Our lead story: for the second time in under two months, Manitoba declares a province-wide state of emergency due to wildfires, forcing thousands to flee their homes.
Our lead story: three years after its grand opening in Gatineau QC, the headquarters of the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is put up for sale.
Our lead story: an independent body looking into what caused the 2024 Eagle Gold mine disaster in the Yukon says a mandated review board could prevent future incidents.
Our lead story: some First Nations residents in Manitoba are among those forced to flee their homes for a second time due to wildfires.
Our lead story: Manitoba premier Wab Kinew breaks his silence over the controversy surrounding NDP accessibility minister Nahanni Fontaine, who continues to face calls to resign over 'hot mic' comments about an ASL interpreter. . . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com
Our lead story: Quebec's Bill 97—promoted as the ‘modernization' of its forestry regime—continues to meet with First Nations opposition, from blockades of logging roads to protests in Montreal and, later this month, Québec City.
Our lead story: reaction to controversial comments by Manitoba accessibility minister Nahanni Fontaine about an ASL interpreter, caught on camera at an Indigenous women grads event. ............................. Interstitial: zapsplat.com
Our lead story: reaction to Friday's passage of Bill C-5—the contentious Carney government legislation fast-tracking resource projects—which received royal assent not two weeks after its introduction in the House of Commons. ............................. Interstitial: zapsplat.com
Our lead story: the controversial major projects legislation Bill C-5 passes third reading in the Senate, but only after some heightened debate over its anticipated effects on Indigenous rights. . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com
Our lead story: with the controversial Bill C-5 at second reading in the Senate Tuesday, the Carney government promises Indigenous consultation will happen over the summer.
Our lead story: the Mohawks of Kahnawake Council launches a new campaign to raise awareness about their efforts to regain some 24,000 acres of traditional lands south of the island of Montreal.
Our lead story: an earth-turning ceremony at the former site of the Shingwauk Indian Residential School heralds the future construction of Makwa Waakaa'igan ("Bear's Den"), a cultural centre designed in partnership with survivors.
Our lead story: as Bill C-5 passes third reading in the House of Commons, the leader of the Manitoba Métis Federation seeks clarity on its proposed Indigenous advisory council.
Our lead story: some members of the Garden River First Nation demand answers from leadership over payouts stemming from the 1850 Robinson–Huron Treaty court settlement.
Our lead story: a gathering of Sixties Scoop survivors in Winnipeg call for greater recognition and resources from the province. - - - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.com
Our lead story: an array of First Nations voices take to Parliament Hill to express their shared opposition to Bill C-5, the federal legislation proposing to fast track resource projects.
Our lead story: on Day 2 at the G7 summit in Kananaskis AB—where leaders of some of the world's wealthiest countries are meeting—the specific contents of their discussions remain unknown. - - - - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.com
Our lead story: On Friday, MPs were given their first chance to debate the controversial Bill C-5 in Parliament.
Our lead story: The federal Liberal government held a press conference to provide a wildfire funding update on Thursday, but questions directed the conversation to Bill C-5.
Our lead story: ahead of next week's virtual meeting of chiefs on Bill C-5—federal legislation aiming to fast track development projects deemed to be in Canada's national interest—a look at what might be on their agenda.
Our lead story: Saskatchewan's ombudsman says some wildfire evacuees are critical of the government's handling of the crisis, and offers a list of urgently-needed solutions. . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com
Our lead story: updates on wildfire situations in northwestern Ontario, northern Manitoba and northern Saskatchewan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com
Our lead story: some Mi'kmaw and supporters gather to protest the lifting of a ban on uranium exploration and mining in Nova Scotia.
Our lead story: NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa hints that the resilience and resistance of First Nations—“ready to defend their treaty rights”—should not be underestimated following the passage of legislation fast-tracking resource extraction in Ontario. .................... interstitial: ZapSplat.com
Our lead story: Ontario controversially passes Bill 5—sharply opposed by some First Nations—legislation which will enable the creation of special economic zones where provincial and municipal laws can be suspended to speed up approvals for mining projects like the Ring of Fire.
Our lead story: ahead of yesterday's emergency House of Commons debate about northern wildfires in the Prairies, chiefs in Manitoba issue a collective plea for more federal support for First Nations fire-fighting equipment and infrastructure. - - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.com
Our lead story: with wildfires still raging in Manitoba—twenty-five in all, according to the province—thousands of evacuees are now in Winnipeg, while others make their way elsewhere.
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