The voices of young Indigenous voters are crucial in this federal election because they can help make sure the next government prioritizes Indigenous issues that have been continuously overlooked, says Aly Bear of Whitecap Dakota First Nation south of Saskatoon.Jamin Mike of Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation, left, Aly Bear of Whitecap Dakota First Nation, centre,…
A Cessna A185F floatplane with four passengers flipped in the water near the Tofino shore on Monday, forcing people to scramble out on a sandbar.An Atleo River Air floatplane flipped during takeoff on Monday July 26, 2021. The five people on board were not seriously injured. (Lacey Adams/Facebook)A Cessna A185F floatplane with four passengers flipped…
National Indigenous leaders will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican in December to set the stage for a formal papal apology in Canada for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in residential schools, according to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB).Pope Francis delivers his Urbi et Orbi blessing after celebrating Easter Mass at St.…
Indigenous faculty and students at Queen’s University say the administration has left them in the dark as questions grow in response to an anonymous report alleging six instructors, professors and associates falsely claimed Indigenous identity.Faculty and students at Queen’s University are calling for the school to engage with the school’s Indigenous community in a meaningful…
You won’t find mountains in Saskatchewan, but one couple has scaled their own personal Mount Everest on the Prairies.Philip and Michelle Brass (pictured with son Forrest) each set a goal of climbing the Lebret hill 200 times in one year. (Submitted by Philip and Michelle Brass)WARNING: This story contains details some readers may find distressing. You…
Indigenous athletes and academics say poverty, isolation, health issues, inter-generational trauma from residential schools, cultural barriers and a lack of opportunity are preventing many Indigenous athletes from competing at the Olympics.Distance runner Rilee ManyBears from the Siksika Nation is among numerous Indigenous athletes who have encountered barriers on the road to qualifying for the Olympics.…
The podcast, ‘Telling our Twisted Histories,’ is directed by Ossie Michelin and is hosted by kaniehtiio Horn The CBC is launching a…
Indigenous leaders are calling for an investigation into the conduct of Mounties on Vancouver Island after two members of a small First Nation were shot by police in the last three months.Judy Wilson, the secretary-treasurer of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, pictured in North Vancouver, B.C., on Sept. 22, 2020. Wilson says the conduct…
A key element of the Liberal government’s reconciliation agenda is facing resistance from Conservatives inside the House and some First Nations leaders from the outside.
Over the past year, TikTok has gained popularity among all ages for its ability to provide escapism amid the ongoing pandemic. For…