As interest heats up in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire in remote northern Ontario, two First Nations say they’re ready to submit the final terms of reference for an environmental assessment (EA) on the last of three roads that would connect the area to provincial highway networks.Marten Falls First Nation Chief Bruce Achneepineskum said creating year-round…
First Nations leaders in northern Ontario are calling for the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) to be disbanded and subject to provincial oversight, with a Nishnawbe Aski Nation deputy grand chief saying she’s lost faith that police will serve the community. Calls to reinvestigate sudden deaths of Indigenous people in Thunder Bay, Ont.A team reviewing sudden deaths…
First Nations groups say police racism played a part in the death of a young child from Prince Albert last month.First Nations groups are demanding an inquest and firings within the Prince Albert Police Service following last month’s death of 13-month old Tanner Brass. (Submitted by FSIN)First Nations groups say police racism played a part in…
A Six Nations-based lacrosse league is suing the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) for more than $2 million, alleging the provincial governing body is targeting its players with “oppressive” regulations and wants its “destruction.”The Tewaaraton Lacrosse League has launched a lawsuit against the Ontario Lacrosse Association that includes asking the court for an injunction to set aside two subsections of…
An Oneida man from Six Nations of the Grand River faces charges after months of helping lead a protest to stop the sale of a Brantford, Ont., golf course that Indigenous leaders say sits on their land.Trevor Bomberry, a 48-year-old Oneida man from Six Nations of the Grand River, is seen as a spokesperson for…
Many First Nations across the country are bracing for the spread of the Omicron variant as leaders prepare for labour shortages caused by COVID-19 that could be more severe in Indigenous communities than elsewhere in Canada.Grand Chief Arlen Dumas of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says he is deeply concerned about COVID-19 cases impacting basic…
From the hearty laughs of aunties to talking about lacrosse, two First Nations families say they are proud to show off their humour while highlighting important issues on the newest season of Family Feud Canada.The Lynxleg family from Tootinaowaziibeeng agreed to wear ribbon skirts and shirts with political messaging on their upcoming Family Feud Canada episode. From left, Joshua,…
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A proposed settlement agreement worth nearly $8 billion has been reached in two national class action lawsuits launched against the federal government by First Nations under drinking water advisories.
The grounds of a residential school in Saskatchewan are to be searched with ground penetrating radar starting this weekend.Neil Sasakamoose, the executive director of Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc., first announced the plans to search the Delmas and Batteford residential school grounds for unmarked graves last month. (CBC)Warning: This story containts details some readers may…