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A documentary that sheds light on the unclean water crisis in Indigenous communities across the country is premiering this week in TIFF. The film, Boil Alert, directed by Stevie Salas and James Burns…

WARNING: This story contains distressing details. For decades, the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital’s nearby cemetery was an overgrown field of broken-down tree limbs. Forgotten limbs from family…

Three Montreal French school service centres and two English school boards came together for a rare joint press briefing on Thursday, ahead of the new school year. Despite a teacher shortage in the…

As another school year begins in Montreal for CEGEP students, faculty, and staff, concerns loom about the changes to Bill 96, Quebec’s Language law. Some Indigenous and non-Indigenous students at Dawson…

With back-to-school around the corner, filling their children’s backpacks with supplies is at the top of mind for parents. It’s not different for Mayra Cruz Roman. She and her family are from Veracruz,…

Wachiya, means “Hello” in Cree. So Wachiya and welcome to the grand opening of the Wachiya store in Old Montreal — a new place that focuses on Cree arts and crafts products from Eeyou Istchee. “It’s…

Laval resident Dominic Gratton is among the many whose homes were damaged by the historic rainfall nearly a week ago. The contents of his basement are scattered across his driveway under a tarp — awaiting…

The community gathered in downtown Montreal Tuesday for the opening of the 34th International First Peoples Festival.  The event, which runs until August 15 and is mainly at Place des Festivals,…

The federal government has announced more than $59 million in contributions and low-cost loans through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) to help build and repair 1,952 affordable homes in the Montreal…

A non-profit based out of the Mohawk Nation of Kahnawake is revitalizing and preserving the Kanien’kehá language through stories translated by elders and knowledge keepers in an effort to keep it alive. Established…

La Maison Annagiarvik, a new transitional housing project for Montreal’s Indigenous community, will begin accepting residents on July 1.  The Sainte-Famille Street locale will provide a home to…

Contestants from all over the country will participate and be given the opportunity to be crowned the first Miss Indigenous Canada. It’s a self-development and leadership program for young Indigenous…

A Montreal organization that operates an arts center for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness in Milton Parc can no longer stay in its current space. Director and co-founder of Comm-Un, Jonathan…

Montrealers came together on Mount Royal Saturday for the 10th annual Spirit Walk.  The event organized by the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal (NWSM) aims to raise funds for Indigenous women and…

The Kanien’keha:ka Kahnistensera, known as the Mohawk Mothers, were at the Court of Appeal of Quebec on Tuesday, continuing their legal battle in the search for unmarked graves at a former Montreal…

 The Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal and the Center for Research-Action on Race Relations (CRARR) are sounding the alarm on the growing needs for unhoused Indigenous women and girls in Montreal. They…

The Mohawk Mothers are calling on the SAQ to stop its expansion of its distribution centre on Montreal’s east end. In a press conference at the site on Wednesday, the group renewed demands for further…

The Kanien’keha:ka Kahnistensera, known as the Mohawk Mothers, are calling for further investigation into possible unmarked graves at the SAQ’s Montreal distribution centre, after the SAQ announced…

A culturally secure family healthcare clinic officially opened in Montreal on Friday. The aim of the Native Montreal clinic will be to provide holistic and cultural appropriate services that will complement…

In one of Montreal’s largest gathering places, the Palais des congrès, a new cultural project has taken shape, a networking space featuring the 11 Indigenous nations in Quebec. The space unveiled last…

Montrealers are coming together in Cabot Square on Wednesday for a memorial march to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, trans, and two-spirit people. Many grieving shared their stories,…

The Kanien’keha:ka Kahnistensera, known as the Mohawk Mothers, are renewing calls for an archaeological dig at the SAQ’s Montreal distribution centre. The provincial crown corporation responsible…

The SAQ paused expansion work at its Montreal distribution centre after two groups say the site may contain the unmarked graves of children. The Kanien’keha:ka Kahnistensera, also known as the Mohawk…

One of the men accused of improperly handling human remains after the body of an Indigenous woman was found in his home last year was expected at a Montreal courthouse Wednesday, but the case was postponed…

A national mental health service provider will be offering help to an Indigenous paramedic service on the Mohawk territory of Kanesatake, north of Montreal, and neighbouring communities. Wounded Warriors…

Thursday marks the second National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada. Workers at Resilience Montreal, a day shelter, wore the traditional garments — a centuries-old symbol of identity, adaptation and survival…

A group of Indigenous women called the Kahnistensera, also known as the Mohawk Mothers, embarked on a legal battle in the search for possible unmarked graves at the former Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal.  Since…

Members of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) community of Kahnawake – west of Montreal – who are victims of crime can now access a crime service through the Kahnawake justice system. Defence attorney and…

As grocery costs continue to rise and the housing crisis persists, Resilience Montreal called on the public to help raise funds, and collect food and winter essentials for the city’s unhoused community. The…

Resilience Montreal shelter located across the street from Cabot Square in downtown Montreal says it is in urgent need of funding and, if not, risks shutting down. “We see it as not being an option…

Handmade beaded jewelry, woven baskets, natural remedies and other traditional goods were on display at Montreal’s Indigenous Winter Market over the weekend. More than 50 Indigenous vendors and artists…

Construction is officially underway for the Kahnawà:ke Cultural and Arts Centre, west of Montreal, after Saturday’s ground-breaking ceremony. The centre will be a cultural gathering place for the…

Founded by fifteen WWII veterans, the Kahnawà:ke chapter of the Royal Canadian Legion, south of Montreal, is celebrating seven decades of service this year. Officially known as the Mohawk Branch…

The 22 Indigenous police forces in the Quebec are joining forces and filing a complaint against Public Safety Canada with the Canadian Human Rights Commission for what they call “the persistent underfunding…

The Kahnistensera, known as the Mohawk Mothers, are heading back to court Friday, filing an emergency motion against McGill University and the Société Québécoise des infrastructures (SQI). They…

Montreal groups supporting Indigenous People in the city set up an outreach clinic Wednesday to help the community access important documents like federal and provincial IDs. The one-day outreach clinic…

At just the age of 20, Connor Church is one of the top freestyle wrestlers in Canada. He is the 2023 Senior Canadian champion in the 79-kilogram weight class. At the Y Reinitz Wresting Club and National…

Montrealers gathered Wednesday night, marching from Cabot Square to Place du Canada for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls (MMIWG), and 2SLGBTQIA+ people. The march was led by the Iskweu Project,…

Lester B. Pearson School Board students participated in a Spirit Walk with a local Indigenous CPE on Friday to highlight Truth and Reconciliation day, also known as Orange Shirt Day, on September 30. Hundreds…

Projets Autochtones Québec (PAQ) will be converting two buildings in downtown Montreal into a shelter for Indigenous community experiencing homelessness in Montreal’s Milton Parc sector at a cost of $14.2…

Orange-clad marchers gathered at Mount Royal Saturday afternoon – on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – to highlight the struggles and rights of Indigenous People. The event, organized…

The Mohawk Mothers are voicing concerns regarding the alleged mishandling of forensic evidence at the former Royal Victoria Hospital site in Montreal. This comes as construction activities by Société…

The Quebec government still hasn’t addressed many inequities outlined in the calls to action from the Viens Commission on relations between Indigenous peoples and public services, according to a follow-up…

A crowd of community organizers and passersby came together at Montreal Downtown’s Place du Canada for a vigil in memory of Joyce Echaquan, an Atikamekw mother of seven who died three years ago at a Joliette…

Three years since Joyce Echaquan, a 37-year-old Atikamekw mother of seven, filmed and livestreamed hospital staff in Joliette, Que. making derogatory and racist comments toward her as she died and Indigenous…

MONTREAL – Three years to the day after Joyce Echaquan died as she was being subjected to racist insults at the Joliette Hospital in Lanaudière, her memory will be honoured Thursday evening at a march…

An Indigenous leader dedicated to helping the community’s most vulnerable is being honoured by one of Montreal’s municipalities Wednesday morning. Na’kuset, the executive director of Native Women’s…

Three years after the death of Joyce Echaquan, advocates say there remains a gap of accessibility and services in Quebec’s health-care system for Indigenous People. Echaquan, a 37-year-old Atikamekw…

A beautiful orange leaf on a storage container was painted by an Indigenous artist in Kahnawake – west of Montreal. It’s serving as a landmark ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange…

A crowd of around a hundred people came together at Place du Canada in downtown Montreal on Monday for “Search the Landfill National Day of Action,” calling on the Winnipeg police and Manitoba government…

The search for unmarked graves at the former Royal Victoria Hospital site in Montreal has resumed following a temporary agreement between the Mohawk Mothers, McGill University and Quebec’s infrastructure…

A group of Indigenous elders known as the Mohawk Mothers were in court today to stop drilling and excavation at the site of a former Montreal hospital where they think unmarked graves may be located. Their…

Concordia University’s Loyola campus came alive with the sights and sounds of Indigenous life and culture on Friday as they hosted their second annual Pow Wow. Cheyenne Henry was named the new director…

The 33rd edition of the First Peoples Festival of Montreal began Tuesday. From music to art, there’s something for all the senses at the festival. It celebrates Indigenous creativity and culture…

The Mohawk Mothers, say following multiple events, the group feels pushed aside by McGill University and Quebec’s Infrastructure Society in the search for unmarked graves here at the former Royal Victoria…

An emergency care clinic catering exclusively to Indigenous People opened in Montreal Wednesday. It’s being described as the first of its kind in the city. Spearheaded by the Indigenous Health…

The Quebec government held a public dialogue on the enhancement, promotion and protection of Indigenous languages ​​and linguistic heritage in Quebec in Montreal Friday. One of the main questions…

Montrealers gathered on Mount Royal Saturday to support vulnerable Indigenous women and children. The ninth annual Spirit Walk was organized by the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal. The goal…

The first phase of an urban art installation that will feature bronze sculptures along Peel Street was unveiled Tuesday ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The bronze spheres will be installed…

National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations kicked off in Montreal Wednesday morning at the Old Port. Along the water near the clock tower, a ceremony held featuring Mohawk elders. “This is a celebration…

Montrealers descended on Cabot Square Wednesday afternoon to take part in National Indigenous Peoples Day festivities. Musical performances were on tap, including Nunavik-born singer-songwriter Beatrice…

Cadaver dogs identified what is being called “evidence of human remains” on the grounds of the old Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. The findings were presented in Quebec Superior Court on Thursday…

One of Quebec’s largest pow-wows drew thousands to Montreal’s Shouth Shore Saturday. The Echoes of a Proud Nation pow-wow took place in the Mohawk community of Kahnawake. “Pow-wow is a celebration,”…

The lineup for the 33rd edition of the First Peoples Festival of Montreal was unveiled Tuesday. Organizers say it’s the part of summer to show off Indigenous art, history, culture, and goods. The…

The Mohawk Mothers are calling on McGill University and the Quebec and federal governments to search and protect potential unmarked graves they believe to exist at Montreal sites, like the old hôpital…

After an unauthorized drone stole the show during the Winnipeg stop of the Arkells’ Big Feeling tour, new details have emerged about the operator behind the drone, with the footage captured not only…

Elroy Fontaine remembers his older sister Tina Fontaine as a “sweet, sweet girl” who “had a very big heart.” Members of the Fontaine family and community gathered Saturday night to honour Tina…

Parks Canada is commemorating the signing of Treaty No. 1 by offering a day of learning and connecting at Lower Fort Garry. August 3 marks the 153rd anniversary of the signing of the treaty. [custom_content…

While hundreds sit and wait in hotels like this one to return home to their First Nations after fire and smoke caused hundreds to evacuate south, many are looking for ways to stay occupied and keep fellow…

Fresh off the runway of a new pageant for Indigenous women in Canada, a Manitoba First Nations model is ready to take Paris Fashion Week by storm. Even though Ocean Bruyere didn’t snag the inaugural…

The federal government’s decision to impose a cap for residential school searches across the country has many angered and disappointed. Residential Schools were used to assimilate Indigenous Peoples…

As First Nation communities across Manitoba are dealing with health-care staffing shortages – a situation that remains dire – leaders are trying to find solutions. The head of Keewatinohk Inniniw…

The body of the third and final boater still missing on Lake Winnipeg was found on Sunday. Authorities say the body of Delaney McGillvary, 29, was found, putting an end to a search that began at the…

A lot that would have been used to build a crucial women’s shelter on Sagkeeng First Nation will continue to sit empty after the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation denied the proposal. The First…

A healing lodge has been brought into the Prairie Green Landfill to provide a safe space for the victims’ families, as the search for the remains of two Indigenous women inches closer. “We’re…

The search for two men who are still missing on Lake Winnipeg has now hit the two-week mark, as it’s been 14 days since the original three-man fishing party was reported missing to RCMP in Grand Rapids,…

A new solo survey exhibition at the Winnipeg Art Gallery called Winyan, will showcase the career of beloved Treaty One artist, Lita Fontaine by bringing both her seminal and recent work together in one…

First Nations leaders are calling on the province of Manitoba to consult on a flood control management project north of Winnipeg, as the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change finds the project…

Indigenous leaders say new research is proof positive Child and Family Services (CFS) in Manitoba is an extension of government systems aimed at separating Indigenous children from their families – similar…

Advocates in Winnipeg say they are still waiting for action, five years after a national inquiry delivered more than 200 recommendations aimed at protecting Indigenous women and girls from going missing…

A new community patrol group in Winnipeg is getting ready to walk the streets. The group is being spearheaded by Indigenous women and family members of Morgan Harris. The group is called “Morgan’s…

Indigenous leaders are sharing feelings of pride and happiness after a Treaty One Nations flag became a permanent fixture at a horse racetrack on the outskirts of Winnipeg. The green and blue flag with…

Ocean Bruyere was seriously considering just going to sleep. The deadline to apply for Miss Indigenous Canada was that night – a few hours away. The 27-year-old Anishinaabe mother from Manitoba’s…

Hundreds braved the cold and rain Saturday for the second day of Manito Ahbee, an event that celebrates Indigenous arts, culture and music in Winnipeg. Dancers in full regalia took part in a day of…

It’s a common worry for many low-income families: being forced to send their kids to school without being able to provide food. The federal government is looking to change that with a new school nutrition…

A walk took place in Sagkeeng First Nation Wednesday, to honour and remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit (MMIWG2S) people and shine a light on the plight of house-less relatives,…

On Monday, Jeremy Skibicki admitted in court to the act of killing an unknown woman police are still trying to identify, known as Buffalo Woman, Morgan Beatrice Harris, 39, Marcedes Myran, 26, and Rebecca…

The Manitoba government launched a new endowment fund Sunday for families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. The $15-million fund, which will be managed by the Winnipeg…

The newest play to hit a Winnipeg stage explores how a Métis family navigates the blending of two families – their own and that of settlers. “The Comeback” – a comedic tale about family and…

Bear Clan patrol is moving downtown, as a new headquarters was unveiled here at the Women’s Health Clinic building, as part of a partnership that looks to benefit both organizations. Bear Clan, a…

 It’s been a long journey for Carla Devlin. She has been searching her whole life to find her original family but has not yet been successful. “It’s really difficult when you don’t know…

An eyewitness wants to see a food fare staff member fired and charged, after they reportedly saw an employee punch a vulnerable woman in the face in front of her child, however the owner of the store says…

Peguis First Nation has been fighting to get flood mitigation measures and better housing for years, but some say nothing has changed, begging the question as to why First Nation communities, like Peguis,…

An ex-gang member who now teaches youth to stay out of jail is speaking out against the lack of support available for those on bail. This comes at a time when the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs expressed…

As sewage continues to flow into the Red River from a pipe leak at Fort Garry Bridge, area Indigenous leaders’ concerns are surging, saying this could cause an environmental crisis with effects flowing…

Many Indigenous people say going to funerals regularly is a sad reality for the community, but what’s more of an alarming trend is the number of funerals being held for young people. Former Grand Chief…

Manitoba’s Matriarch Circle convened Thursday morning at the Legislative Building, preparing to help guide the provincial government through its strategy to address missing and murdered Indigenous women,…

It’s been one year since Winnipeg’s city council unanimously voted to remove Bishop Grandin’s name from several roadways in the city. And while the old signs are still up, Mayor Scott Gillingham…

From bolstering healthcare to making life more affordable, the Manitoba NDP made a range of promises on the campaign trail just a few months ago. Now heading into their first budget, they are now expected…

In a vibrant display of culture and accomplishment, the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology hosted its second annual PowWow, celebrating the remarkable achievements of Indigenous students who triumphed…

The next generation of Indigenous storytellers are getting a chance to learn other ways of storytelling through the Spirit of the Story program. It teaches youth and young adults about film and media…

On Tuesday, Manitoba’s Advocate for Youth and Children (MACY) released alarming numbers regarding the rising number of youths battling addiction and is calling on the provincial government to address…

Filmmakers have always needed to adapt to a changing landscape. And perhaps that’s truer now than ever before – from fast-developing technology to a lengthy pandemic that altered how movies are…

The man who was acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of First Nations teenager Tina Fontaine has died, police say. Raymond Cormier’s death was confirmed to CityNews by Ontario Provincial…

The show at Yuk Yuk’s comedy club in Winnipeg has cancelled a comedy group many in Winnipeg have labelled “racist”. A show by the group Danger Cats and solo shows by one of its comedians has…

Festival du Voyageur was the place to be this Holiday Monday, as hundreds of families flooded into the historic grounds of Fort Gibraltar to check out everything that Manitoba’s largest winter festival…

A Métis artist in Winnipeg is challenging Manitoba’s past by temporarily altering a 140-year-old monument. It’s a reflection of ongoing conversations about adding Indigenous perspectives to the…

Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee is taking his music career to new heights, as he is now nominated for three Juno awards, a year after he performed his hit song “We Were Here” in the same building…

Manitoba’s Minister of Housing, Addictions, and Homelessness says she wants to meet with two families who lost loved ones at a Winnipeg shelter, calling the deaths concerning and tragic.   “My…

Manitoba’s Conservative Party is criticizing the provincial government regarding the termination of Manitoba Hydro’s CEO.

Just three months on from the start of construction, the once infamous Balmoral Hotel is rapidly nearing completion as a new Wellness Centre. With the aim of becoming a home away from home, for northern…

A report from the Winnipeg Indigenous Executive Circle (WIEC) reveals the ongoing underrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in the education system as a whole, with officials saying it could take up to…

The young woman who was captured on camera zip tied and distressed at a Winnipeg hotel on Christmas Day is sharing her side of the incident that was met with uproar and condemnation. Gail Bradburn,…

Actress Katarina Ziervogel, an Ojibwe and Mohawk woman belonging to Sagkeeng First Nation, shares her experience on the set of Marvel’s new series “Echo.” Ziervogel, who’s also part German, is…

A receiving home near Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre primarily serves residents of Nelson House but also tries to help clients living off-reserve. Amid public scrutiny of the Marlborough Hotel…

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is to discuss details about a report into the logistics of searching a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women. But the group and…

A video that is being highly circulated, showing an Indigenous woman with her hands tied behind her back as she tried to leave the Marlborough Hotel is now prompting renewed concern about missing people…

There are growing calls for hotels to provide culturally sensitive training to staff following public outcry about how an Indigenous woman was treated when she visited a hotel in downtown Winnipeg. The…

Dozens of people gathered inside the lobby of a downtown Winnipeg hotel Sunday afternoon to show support for an Indigenous woman who was restrained last month after she allegedly brandished a knife. Community…

A video depicting what appears to be an Indigenous woman with her hands tied behind her back pleading to be allowed to leave a Winnipeg hotel is being condemned by Indigenous organizations in Manitoba. But…

The Government of Manitoba announced a new program aimed at helping survivors of sexual assaults within the province. The province is providing $1.3 million to support the newly created Sexual Assault…

The City of Winnipeg has begun the launch of Winnipeg 150 — a celebration to mark the city’s 150th anniversary — by unveiling the 150 logo. The graphic was designed by Jordan Stranger of Totem Doodem…

When the call came in to play a “bucket list” gig, CJ Loane didn’t have to think twice. “Obviously I didn’t bat an eye. Yep, we’re in!” said The Bloodshots frontman. The Winnipeg band is…

Indigenous leadership, in accordance with the Manitoba RCMP, has created a Joint Action Circle with the hopes of addressing the continued violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Manitoba…

The first Indigenous-led and culturally informed Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic is now operational in Winnipeg. The clinic, which offers many supports including assessment, counselling,…

Two separate major downtown revitalization projects joined forces to work together in a bid to spur both social and economic development in Winnipeg’s core.  True North Real Estate Development…

As healthcare remains on the top of mind for many as we make our way through cold and flu season, a new report by University of Manitoba faculty members is sharing recommendations on ways of improving…

One Manitoba woman shares her journey to sobriety, using fitness as a way to run away from a disease she suffered for many years.    Samantha Powderhorn moved to Winnipeg from Tadoule…

A new report from the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) is showing rising cases of suicides and drug-related deaths in Manitoba among young people, as some are calling for more to be done…

New numbers are showing Manitoba saw a dramatic increase in the number of homicides last year as some say more community-based resources are needed to reduce crime. The numbers coming from an analysis…

Six candidates have put their names on the ballot to become the next National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, after former AFN National Chief Roseanne Archibald, who became the first woman to lead…

Orange Shirt Day will soon be a statutory holiday in Manitoba. In one of his first acts as Premier, Wab Kinew has introduced legislation to officially mark September 30 as the Day for…

The Manitoba government has introduced a bill to recognize Metis leader Louis Riel as the province’s honorary first premier. “Louis Riel is the reason that we as Manitobans are also Canadians,”…

Manitoba’s NDP government has laid out its plans for the coming year in its first throne speech since winning the Oct. 3 election. The speech repeats many NDP campaign promises, such as hiring more…

Family members and the public will soon learn more about the deaths of five men following police interactions in Winnipeg as next week, an inquest putting the circumstances before and after the fatalities…

A man accused of killing four women, two of whose remains are believed to be in a Winnipeg-area landfill, maintained his innocence on the first day of a pretrial hearing. Jeremy Skibicki appeared…

The doubts raised about Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Indigenous ancestry don’t matter to one Métis Elder and artist, who says the much-loved musician’s advocacy work speaks for itself. Val Vint admits…

The federal Liberal government has made a lot of promises to Indigenous Peoples. But do those promises line up with what communities on the ground really want and need, or reflect their diversity? The…

An Indigenous streetwear business in Winnipeg is offering a second chance to those wanting to turn their lives around. Sean Rayland started his clothing business Red Rebel Armour in 2018 after deciding…

When a person is seriously injured or killed in Manitoba during an interaction with police in the province, it’s the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba called on to investigate. But a criminal…

Since the election night that catapulted Wab Kinew to become Manitoba’s first First Nations premier, many Indigenous People in the province have been sharing their excitement with their families. Quentin…

Kristen McKay, also known as Golden Eagle Woman, is from Pine Creek First Nation. She’s an advocate for Indigenous people and says it took a lot of healing for her to get where she is today. Attending…

The NDPs coming to power in Manitoba has been hard fought, with several close races across the province, but later this week the newly elected Premier Designate Wab Kinew will announce the group of people…

A residential school survivor is hoping people acknowledge Thanksgiving’s complicated history as it pertains to Indigenous People. Vivian Ketchum says the holiday’s colonial heritage in relation to…

The Manitoba NDP has entered its transition period – going from opposition to government – and Premier-elect Wab Kinew has identified the team of people that’ll help guide him and as he goes from…

History was made in Manitoba Tuesday night, as Wab Kinew became the first First Nations Premier in the province. So, what impact could this historic victory have for young Indigenous kids not only in Manitoba,…

The sound of drums and traditional singers filled the air as around 100 people gathered at the Manitoba legislative building Wednesday, calling for a search of the Prairie Green landfill. The day of…

Many politicians and others have begun congratulating Wab Kinew for winning the Manitoba Provincial Election. Just before 11 p.m., Kinew and the Manitoba NDP were declared the winners of the election,…

Wab Kinew is set to become the first First Nations premier to lead a province in Canada’s history after the Manitoba New Democrats won a majority government in the provincial election Tuesday. “To…

On the eve of Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation the Manitoba Liberal Party detailing how it would make Reconciliation a priority if elected. Leader Dougald Lamont also taking aim at…

The Women’s Health Clinic announced a new initiative designed to decolonize healthcare practices and incorporate traditional Indigenous teachings.

Winnipeg’s own Oak Park High School is known for producing football greats, like the Bombers’ Nic Demski and Brady Oliveira. But it also has the highest percentage of high school Indigenous students in…

With only a few days until the election, the Manitoba PCs have ads popping up across the city and in local papers — opposing the landfill search for the remains of Indigenous women. But some say it’s…

Saturday marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, or Orange Shirt Day, in Canada – a day to honour those who were forced to attend residential schools and the ones who never made it home. Sue…

Hurtful. Heartless. Disgusting. That’s how the families of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran are describing a Manitoba PC newspaper ad that highlights, in part, the province’s decision not to search…

The families of two Indigenous women whose remains are believed to be in a Manitoba landfill are disappointed after a meeting with the Crown Indigenous-Relations minister in Ottawa Monday regarding a possible…

On this International Day of Action to Search the Landfills, families, supporters, and organizations across Canada continue to pressure all levels of government to complete a search of a Manitoba landfill…

With just a few weeks until the provincial election in Manitoba, Indigenous advocates in the province are hoping to see more from the candidates on how they will tackle issues impacting the Indigenous…

Chief David Monias of Pimicikamâk Cree Nation says the State of Emergency is being called due to “systemic healthcare inequities and violations of treaty rights.”

Leaders of churches will join supporters at Camp Marcedes and Camp Morgan calling for Winnipeg landfill searches for Indigenous women.

Outside the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, a number of people have gathered, including the Canadian taxation employees union, marching through downtown Winnipeg urging the government to search a Manitoba…

The reinstatement of a special advisor on Indigenous women’s issues, 24/7 drop-ins and the development of a database tracking Missing and Murdered Indigenous Girls and Two-Spirit people are just some of…

As calls continue to search the Prairie Green landfill for the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, support is rolling in across the country. “We owe it to those ladies to bring them home….

The Winnipeg Police Service headquarters was shut down Wednesday morning after being covered in red hand prints. Demonstrators calling for the search of two Winnipeg Landfill’s expressing their frustration…

Minegoziibe Anishinabe – also known as Pine Creek First Nation – is beginning an archaeological excavation of 14 possible locations of unmarked graves under a Catholic Church near a former residential…

Two Indigenous men were acquitted by a Manitoba judge Tuesday for murder charges dating back 50 years. Now, Indigenous leaders and advocates are speaking out to raise awareness of other cases where…

The dismantling of the blockade at Winnipeg’s Brady Road landfill Tuesday morning was done in a “peaceful manner,” according to police. Two Winnipeg Police Service officers and workers with front-end…

Protesters remain at Winnipeg’s Brady Road Landfill, continuing to block the main access road despite a court injunction. Those here continue to call on the Manitoba and federal governments to search…

There was no police presence for the second day in a row at the Brady Road landfill Sunday, despite the injunction ordering protesters to clear the roadway two days earlier. Protesters have said they…

A Manitoba judge granted a temporary injunction to end a blockade at a Winnipeg landfill Friday, but some supporters of the protest said they would not back down. Dozens of protesters have blocked the…

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is calling out federal Minister Marc Miller on comments he made on the Prairie Green Landfill situation.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government appeared to all but shut the door Wednesday on a proposed search for the remains of two slain Indigenous women believed to be in a landfill north of Winnipeg. Premier…

Health coalitions from across the country are calling for Canada’s premiers, who are meeting this week in Winnipeg, to stop the privatization of health care and introduce universal pharmacare. Hundreds…

Dozens of protesters were continuing to block a landfill south of Winnipeg after a city-imposed deadline ordering them to leave had passed. The barricade at the Brady Road landfill was being reinforced…

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) says it is disappointed that the City of Winnipeg is dismantling Camp Morgan.

Manitoba’s elections commissioner says the Provincial Conservatives broke an election promotion rule when they invited reporters to an event with Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson last year.

“Asking for help takes courage. We’ll help you find what you need,” reads one billboard. You’ll soon be able to see more messages like this across the province as the Southern Chiefs’ Organization…

As the number of Indigenous students enrolled in post-secondary grows, a new mentorship program is making sure they don’t have to go through the journey of higher-education alone. Canada Life announcing…

The City of Winnipeg is developing strategies to try and reduce the number of incidents of discrimination Indigenous people face while using taxi services. The Standing Policy Committee on Public Works…

Wednesday marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to celebrate the contributions and culture of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people across Canada. Sylvia Halifax attended residential school…

A collaboration of more than 50 students from Winnipeg’s Children of the Earth High School created an art installation that will hang at the Lower Fort Garry historic site to commemorate residential…

The chief of a remote First Nation in northern Manitoba is proposing a national class-action lawsuit against the federal government for failing to address the housing crisis on reserves. Chief Elvin…

The Winnipeg Art Gallery has sold Four Andy Warhol silkscreen prints of Queen Elizabeth II at auction for $936,000. The gallery intends to use the proceeds to purchase contemporary Indigenous art which…

The City of Winnipeg along with the Province of Manitoba and the Government of Canada have announced round 3 of funding for the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI). With the new funding, four new projects…

Days after the province re-erected the statue of Queen Elizabeth II, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), says it is extremely disappointed by the decision. “At this time, First Nations citizens…

The NHL’s Stanley Cup has been called the hardest trophy to win in sports, but for two First Nation communities who have home-grown talent on the opposing Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers…

A Manitoba truck driver turned artist is taking his unique 3D author technique to exhibits across the world, with a showcase called ‘The World in Structure’, which is now taking center stage at Steinbach…

An over 200-year-old battle that took the lives of 22 people was once again honoured at the Battle of Seven Oaks monument, to recognize a significant turning point in the history of Métis people. Hundreds…

Tails of Freedom Rescue, which is a non-profit foster organization, was ecstatic to move into their building on Erin Street to use as their new headquarters. But that excitement didn’t last long as…

After 68 dogs were rescued from a home in south Winnipeg, they have made a lot of changes including looking a lot happier and healthier, and now five dogs are up for adoption. The loving fur balls are…

With water levels in Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba below normal, there is a fear of draught conditions heading into the summer, but a local farm says it’s not as bad as many think with recent rainfall…

The leader of a Manitoba First Nation community in mourning for the three boaters who never made it home after a fishing trip says the families finally have closure. The body of the third and final…

The thousands of evacuated residents from Little Red River Cree Nation in northern Alberta began returning home Monday after a wildfire evacuation order was lifted. Residents of John D’Or Prairie,…

A trailer has been called home by about 80 homeless Edmontonians for the winter, but now that funding for emergency shelter spaces has ended, Niginan Housing Ventures is working at transitioning them into…

Edmonton’s police chief is backing the Edmonton police commission, following its highly unusual decision to decline an invitation to Tuesday’s Edmonton city council meeting. “We have a very good…

Noisy traffic is an issue in any big city. In Edmonton, if your car is too loud it could cost you $1,000 or more after council beefed up its bylaw. But there’s concern it’s still not working. “I’m…

Last month the province set a record for new builds. More than 4,100 brand new homes were started in May across Alberta, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation or CMHC.  “We’ve…

It’s the latest tool in Alberta policing — Mounties are now remote-piloting drones. One flying near Cochrane is controlled at RCMP headquarters in Edmonton — about 250km away.  “It just greatly…

Coal power is a thing of the past in Alberta. The quiet end happened over the weekend when the Genesee plant west of Edmonton completed a conversion to natural gas. Turning away from coal happened…

Whether it’s housing or groceries it’s not easy to make ends meet in Alberta. “I shop the specials now. I don’t buy any meat anymore, nothing. You find your protein in beans,” said Darleign Horton. Roughly…

Amarjeet Sohi cruised to victory with 45 per cent of the votes in 2021. Three years later, just 16 per cent of Edmontonians asked by polling firm Leger said they plan to cast their ballot for the incumbent…

The Government of Alberta has announced new funding to improve access to culturally appropriate primary care in Indigenous communities. The province announced Friday that it would be investing $27.1…

Edmonton city councillors finalized a decision Wednesday to boost the budget of the Capital Line south LRT extension. The initial budget of $1.1 billion is now locked in at $1.34 billion for the 4.5-kilometre…

The Government of Alberta has announced a Healing to Wellness Court in St. Paul– roughly 180 kilometres northeast of Edmonton. The province says the court will allow Indigenous people in Alberta to…

Edmonton’s Oliver School will no longer be known by that name. The school is being renamed wîhkwêntôwin School, Edmonton Public Schools announced Tuesday. Wîhkwêntôwin is a Cree word that…

Alberta may have to return $137 million in leftover funding to the federal government after not spending the money to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells on First Nations land. Alberta chiefs are now…

The City of Edmonton has officially approved a new name for the community of Oliver. The City says the community will now be called Wîhkwêntôwin ᐄᐧᐦᑫᐧᐣᑑᐃᐧᐣ, pronounced We-Kwen-To-Win,…

The Government of Alberta has announced an updated plan to try and protect the ferruginous hawk — a bird listed as endangered under Alberta’s Wildlife Act.

Warning: contains graphic details some readers may find disturbing. The mother of a seven-year-old murder victim will have to wait three more months to find out how long her daughter’s killer will…

With her family looking on and her team surrounding her Rachel Notley gave what is likely to be her final news conference as Leader of the Alberta NDP. Later in the house, a standing ovation, even from…

As city hall designates a task force on homelessness, advocates tell CityNews the answers to solving the housing crisis are already there. “I’ve been asking the same question for ten years, why are…

After a record-breaking wildfire season in Alberta and across the country, the provincial government says it is preparing early for the 2024 wildfire season. “We’ve seen some of the fires that started…

Leaders of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation are calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit their community after members say the remains of a child were recovered from a communal grave. The leaders…

An Edmonton neighbourhood is one step closer to receiving a new name. The Oliver neighbourhood may soon be known as Wîhkwêntôwin, a Cree word that means “a Circle of Friends.” The neighbourhood…

A day after the City of Edmonton declared an emergency on housing and homelessness, the province and Indigenous leaders announced a  new reception centre to help houseless Edmontonians,…

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is calling a special meeting for early next week, where he will put a motion forward to declare a housing and houselessness emergency in the City of Edmonton.

Indigenous leaders are reacting to the federal Liberals’ move to cap emissions of Alberta’s oil and gas industry. Some are not happy with the restrictions from Ottawa. “Indigenous people are finally…

A former Calgary Hitman player and the Stanley Cup made a surprise visit to a school in Enoch Cree Nation, Monday morning. Students were given the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Stanley…

Friends, family, and a community came together at the legislature to remember all who were affected by residential schools. The monument unveiled is a symbol of change and remembrance, to ensure a better…

A clinical research company says it chose Edmonton for its North American headquarters partly because it has a diverse community and is a growing hub for innovation. Celero Global has done trials in…

Alberta is moving forward with a new plan to re-vamp the social studies curriculum. Since 2021, kids in Kindergarten to Grade 6 have seen new learning materials in Math and English. But the province…

The Edmonton Corn Maze welcomed members of the RCMP Saturday in a celebration of the national police force’s 150 years of service. The design of the corn maze – a saluting Mountie – received backlash…

With Boyle Street leaving its downtown location at the end of the month and a year away from opening its new facility — those who help Edmonton’s vulnerable are asking for compassion for the City’s houseless…

Pacey Dumas, the Indigenous man who was kicked in the head by an Edmonton police officer in 2020, has applied for private prosecution after the officer avoided criminal charges. Dumas was 18 when an…

The Alberta government is looking to create additional shelter spaces for people experiencing homelessness in Edmonton.

The Government of Alberta has announced additional spaces have opened at the Oxford House Morning Star Rising Sun Indigenous Healing Home. The centre was made to help members from Indigenous communities…

Edmonton’s Pride festival kicked off Thursday in Churchill Square, with Alberta’s first ever two spirit pow-wow. “Humbled, honoured, ecstatic. It’s magic,” said Kîsik Whiskeyjack, director…

The City of Edmonton is looking at a new way of addressing homelessness, through culturally appropriate housing. Edmonton signing a deal with the Confederacy of Treaty Six, committing to work together…

Ashley Gresl was on FaceTime with her family, watching them narrowly escape an out-of-control wildfire near Hay River, in the Northwest Territories. More than 20,000 square kilometres have burned from…

The goal is to make people feel safer downtown at night: Edmonton’s Downtown Business Association (DBA) announcing the ‘night patrol’ Thursday. The one year pilot project is already six months…

The Edmonton Elks will sport an Indigenous logo on their helmets in an upcoming CFL game. Conrad Plews, a Metis artist of Cree background, designed the logo that will adorn Edmonton’s helmets Aug. 10…

Provincial and municipal politicians in Alberta are demanding more from the federal government to help deal with the housing crisis. Edmonton has an “urgent need for permanent supportive housing,”…

Organizers of the Edmonton Corn Maze are apologizing for this year’s corn maze design while also underscoring their continued support for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and law enforcement. The…

Part of the events planned to mark the one-year anniversary of the Papal visit to Edmonton and Alberta have been cancelled.

Edmonton police’s homicide unit is investigating the disappearance of a 41-year-old man who has been missing since May. Investigators believe foul play may be involved in the fate of Barry Bedard. He…

Alberta municipalities and Métis settlements affected by the devastating wildfires this season can apply for support from the province. The UCP government has approved a $175 million disaster recovery…

Learning about the night sky is a passion for Isabella. But on this Indigenous Peoples Day the Driftpile Cree Nation’s girl, is learning about her culture through astronomy. At the Telus World of Science…

Two and a half years after Edmonton Public Schools paused their school resource officer (SRO) program – there’s still no decision on its future, even with a new report in hand. The SRO program was…

She was the first Indigenous woman named to Canada’s senate in 1997 and lifelong advocate for Indigenous and women’s rights across the country. Now Thelma Chalifoux’s image will be seen across…

The military needed to fly in fire trucks to fight wildfires in the Fort Chipewyan area as more than 800 people have been evacuated from the remote community by boat or air this week. Officials say…

The City of Calgary and the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary hosted the opening of the Elders’ Lodge on Monday, a first of its kind project to provide affordable housing for Indigenous elders.

Calgary won a bid to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), marking a return to Alberta after more than 30 years.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the federal government is failing on issues within its jurisdiction, namely Indigenous health care.

Indigenous men in Alberta are getting fewer prostate exams, leading to worse outcomes, a study from the University of Alberta says.

A BC First Nations group will be joining Canada’s official delegation at COP28, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Dubai.

First Nations groups in B.C. call for emergency response to the toxic drug crisis through a collaborative approach.

The federal government and a British Columbia First Nation have reached a $7-million settlement over a lumber grievance.

The owner of an Indigenous wellness brand hopes to break down economic barriers, with the opening of her first storefront in Vancouver.

Much of Friday will include gatherings and celebrations as communities around the country, and across the Lower Mainland, celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.

B.C.’s changes to its Land Act which would make it easier for First Nations in the province to buy, sell, and handle land is in effect starting May 21.

The xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations have told the B.C. government and the City of Vancouver that they support the dissolution of the Vancouver Park Board.

The First Nation’s Leadership Council wants B.C. to hold a public inquiry into police killings of Indigenous people, and the lack of prosecutions for officers involved.

The City of Vancouver gathered at the Vancouver Convention Centre to commemorate a plan to implement dozens of calls to action from the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

A petition to stop the largest Indigenous-led housing development in Canada has been dismissed by the BC Supreme Court.

Chelsey Quaw, a woman who disappeared from a First Nations community in central B.C. last month, has been found dead.

B.C. is putting a stop to proposed changes to its Land Act that would have given Indigenous groups more autonomy in land agreements.

There’s a push from some locals in South Surrey to convince the Semiahmoo First Nation to abandon plans to build a biofuel plant in the area.

There will be a vigil in Vancouver honouring the missing Indigenous women in Manitoba whose bodies are believed to be in Winnipeg landfills.

The Stó:lō Nation says it has found “with certainty” 158 children died in former residential schools and institutions in B.C.’s Fraser Valley.

The B.C. Supreme Court has overturned a decision to award $150,000 to an Indigenous mother whose children were taken away.

A First Nation in the Quesnel area is alleging that the mayor’s wife of that city has been handing out books that deny cultural genocide by the Residential School System.

B.C. Premier David Eby is shaking up his cabinet Monday with its much-criticized Ministry of Children and Family Development receiving a new leader.

The Union of B.C. Indigenous Chiefs (UBCIC) joined calls against the news ban on Meta’s social media platforms on Monday.

Joffre Lakes Park will be closed until Sept. 30 for the Lil’wat Nation’s and N’Quatqua First Nation’s harvest celebration.

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) has officially requested that the name of Mount Garibaldi be changed.

An Indigenous man and his granddaughter who were wrongly handcuffed by Vancouver police are still seeking an in-person apology from officers.

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children suffer disproportionately from food insecurity, and it’s an urgent public health crisis.

BC Ferries is renaming one of its vessels to remove colonial ties to the current name and better reflect the Indigenous community.

A First Nation in British Columbia is reclaiming private property in its territory on which a residential school operated until 1981.

At the Every Child Matters walk on Saturday, the Healing of the Seven Generations revealed a Grand River Transit (GRT) bus wrap. The bus will circulate through the community on major transit routes…

Construction is underway on the new library for the Rosenberg neighbourhood in southwest Kitchener, and we’re learning more about some of the Indigenous artwork that will be featured in the 14,000 square…