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The article reports that Premier David Eby reaffirmed BC’s North Coast oil tanker ban during a Prince Rupert event, highlighting a federal-provincial agreement (Canada–B.C. Cooperative Prosperity Agreement) that maintains the ban while allowing potential Alberta-to-BC pipeline development. It notes the agreement aims to unlock over $200 billion in…
The article reports that U.S. tariffs threatened by Trump disrupted Canada’s premiers’ plans to discuss issues with Prime Minister Carney, with trade relations taking center stage at the talks. Yukon Premier Currie Dixon says the Yukon is not greatly affected by the tariffs due to limited exports, but the tariffs raise concerns about the overall…
The article reports that Saskatchewan RCMP officers’ arrest of a woman on a Saskatchewan First Nation has sparked online outrage and concern over possible excessive force. It also notes that Alberta’s police watchdog is formally investigating the RCMP arrest.
The article reports that U.S. tariff threats dominated discussions between Yukon Premier Currie Dixon and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pushing aside other agenda items like energy needs and the national electricity strategy. It notes premiers’ consensus on Carney’s negotiating team, Yukon’s hesitation to join a direct-to-consumer alcohol deal, and…
The Saskatchewan RCMP requested an external independent investigation by the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) into an arrest on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, which resulted in three people being taken into custody. SIRT has accepted the request and will conduct the investigation, while the officers involved remain on duty during the…
BC Premier David Eby announced that the North Coast will remain protected through the Canada-B.C. Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, keeping the oil tanker ban in place and ensuring a sustainable coastal economy. The agreement reinforces protections for the North Coast, supports jobs in fisheries, tourism, clean energy, and environmental stewardship, and…
The article reports that Relationships First Newfoundland and Labrador warns that long-term funding from the provincial government is needed to protect restorative justice programs across the province. It notes advocates say years of progress could be lost without a commitment to sustained funding, per NTV's Beth Penney.
NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary urged the provincial government to restore funding for Relationships First NL (RFNL), arguing its loss would undermine restorative justice work in schools and pressure social systems. She warned RFNL may close without funding and stressed restorative justice learning is important for early conflict resolution and long-term school…
The ministers Alty, Chartrand, Gull-Masty, and Miller issued a joint press statement marking the start of National Indigenous History Month. The statement emphasizes recognizing Indigenous histories, cultures, and languages, addressing colonial harms, advancing reconciliation through various federal actions, and invites Canadians to listen and engage…
Saskatchewan’s RCMP use-of-force incident on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation prompted an investigation by the province’s police oversight body, with SIRT taking over the use-of-force investigation. The Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation leadership and others have called for accountability, while RCMP and community officials discuss next steps and a meeting…
The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has accepted a request to conduct an external investigation of an early Monday morning incident on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation near Loon Lake. RCMP officers responded to a 5am call involving a drug-impaired person; two wanted men were arrested without incident, and a 40-year-old woman who…
The Saskatchewan RCMP asked the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) to conduct an external independent investigation into the arrest of 40-year-old Rose Georgina Angus on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation after footage went viral. SIRT accepted the request, and the involved officers will remain on duty during the investigation.
The article reports that Sask. RCMP defended the use of force in the arrest video, stating the officers’ use of force was "reasonable." Rose Georgina Angus’s daughter posted the video of the arrest of Angus at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, and Angus was subsequently charged with assaulting two officers, evading arrest, and cocaine possession.
The Ontario government announces the completion of the Etobicoke Greenway transmission project, a 230-kilovolt line delivering up to 300 megawatts of power to western Toronto, southern Mississauga, and Oakville, completed on time and $10 million under budget. The project, using mostly Canadian-sourced materials, created 100 jobs during construction and…
The Ontario government announced the completion of the Etobicoke Greenway transmission project, a 230-kV line capable of delivering up to 300 MW and serving western Toronto, southern Mississauga, and Oakville. The project, completed late 2025 and delivering electricity starting March 2026, was completed on time and $10 million under budget, with savings…
The article discusses northern film production as a growing cultural revitalization driven by accessible technology and DIY approaches, with Indigenous and local filmmakers telling contemporary northern stories. It notes a shift from old stereotypes to diverse genres, including scripted works, documentaries, and community-driven initiatives across the…
The article reports that the 36th International First Peoples Festival in Montreal will open with the premiere of the documentary “Nitassinan,” directed by Joséphine Bacon and Kim O’Bomsawin, on August 4 at Théâtre Outremont. It also notes that the festival runs for nine days, features various arts disciplines, and culminates on August 14 with a…
The Newfoundland and Labrador government faced backlash after promoting a 300-year Innu presence timeline, which the Innu Nation rejected and canceled an exhibition as a result. Premier Wakeham apologized for the controversy but did not explain why the government adhered to the 300-year narrative.
First Light will release a legal guide detailing the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Newfoundland and Labrador who are or have been incarcerated in provincial adult correctional facilities. The guide accompanies First Light’s March 2026 report on Indigenous adult incarceration, and a press conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. at First Light Headquarters in…
The Newfoundland and Labrador government told the Innu they could not use the Labrador Interpretation Centre building for the Innu Pakassiun exhibit unless content reflecting the government’s official view of Innu history in Labrador was removed. The government’s position asserts that the Innu did not exist in Labrador prior to about 300 years ago, a…
Two statements from RCMP and the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) details the incident: RCMP initially reported the arrest of two wanted men on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, with Rose Angus allegedly becoming confrontational and being arrested after punching officers; RCMP later requested SIRT to investigate the use of force and…
The article reports that the Saskatchewan police watchdog has formally opened an investigation into an RCMP arrest that was posted on social media. It notes that the video showing the arrest on a Saskatchewan First Nation has prompted questions about potential excessive force.
The Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon are partnering to establish Auntie’s House, a 24-hour staffed, culturally grounded Yukon First Nation group home for Indigenous children in care, including sibling groups. The pilot program, funded by both parties, aims to provide a Yukon First Nation-led, trauma-informed care model and…
Indigenous leaders and Ontario NDP leader urged for improved coordination and a stronger government response to Ontario’s wildfires, and called for an independent public inquiry into the province’s wildfire response. The article highlights the leaders’ demand for accountability and a formal review of the government’s handling of the wildfire situation.
The article reports that First Nations leaders and advocates are calling for accountability and an independent investigation into the RCMP arrest of Rose Angus in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, after video showing forceful takedown and a taser raised concerns. It notes that the Saskatchewan RCMP have escalated the incident to the Serious Incident…
Saskatchewan’s Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has been asked by the RCMP to perform an external independent investigation into the death of a First Nations man who died after experiencing medical distress while in Turtleford Detachment cells, following an arrest in Thunderchild First Nation. The RCMP stated the officers involved will remain on…
The article reports that Saskatchewan’s police watchdog has formally started investigating an RCMP arrest, prompted by a video circulated on social media. The incident involves the arrest of a woman on a Saskatchewan First Nation, with some observers claiming excessive force.
The article reports that the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating a death in RCMP custody at the Turtleford detachment, as required by law. It notes the man, 37, was arrested without incident, taken to the detachment around 1:30 p.m., experienced medical distress about 90 minutes later, received medical aid, and was…
The article reports that a viral video of the RCMP arrest of Rose Angus in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation sparked concern from First Nations leaders and advocates, who call for accountability and an independent investigation. It notes the RCMP initially reviewed the incident, then escalated it to the province’s police watchdog, SIRT, which confirmed it…
The federal government is investing $7 million in eight renewable energy projects across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon. The funding supports projects including wind speed testing for Baker Lake, solar installations in Chesterfield Inlet and Resolute Bay, a hybrid renewables and diesel microgrid in Arviat, a pollution study in Cambridge…
Ontario is awarding Haldimand County $500,000 in growth readiness funding from Ontario Power Generation to explore opportunities for new energy generation, including small modular reactors, at OPG’s Nanticoke site. The plan, supported by local government and First Nations, aims to advance a memorandum of understanding with OPG to pursue potential new…
Ontario's government, via Ontario Power Generation, is providing Haldimand County with 500,000 to explore opportunities for new energy production at the former Nanticoke coal-fired plant, including potential firm generation and possibilities like small modular reactors (SMRs), hydrogen, natural gas, or nuclear. The funding will support community…
Ontario is providing $500,000 in growth readiness funding from Ontario Power Generation to support Haldimand County’s assessment of future electricity generation at the Nanticoke site, including potential small modular reactor deployment. The project aims to leverage the site’s infrastructure and land to address Ontario’s projected electricity demand…
The Ontario government announced that 148 projects will receive funding through the 2025 intake of the Indigenous Energy Support Program, as part of a $25-million investment to strengthen Indigenous partnerships in the province’s energy sector. The funding, delivered via the Independent Electricity System Operator, supports Indigenous-led energy…
Ontario announces a step toward a potential new energy generation project at the former Nanticoke site, with Haldimand County receiving $500,000 in growth readiness funding from Ontario Power Generation. The funding aims to explore options, including small modular reactors, while emphasizing engagement with Indigenous communities and public consultation,…
The Ontario PCs announced plans to advance new electricity generation at the former Nanticoke Generating Station site in Haldimand County, including possible use of small modular reactors. They stated Haldimand County will receive $500,000 in growth readiness funding from Ontario Power Generation to explore these opportunities, aiming to meet rising…
Yukon Premier Currie Dixon said he would consider resigning if the territory breaches its borrowing limit, but is committed to avoiding that by seeking to raise the debt cap from $1.2 billion to $3 billion and providing a debt management plan to the federal government. The government aims to fund infrastructure needs—energy and health care—while…
The article reports that CFSC staff and partners were active in 2026 at the UN and in Canada, including peace education workshops in Montreal and Prince Edward Island, and a UN peacebuilding week in New York where Mel Burns served as a Quaker United Nations delegate. It notes CFSC’s long-standing UN advocacy for Indigenous rights, activities at the UN…
The article reports that the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the federal government jointly announced additional funding for a national action plan to address gender-based violence, which the province had declared an epidemic over a month ago. Bailey Howard of NTV covers the top story.
The article reports that the 36th International Indigenous Presence Festival (FIPA) will take place in Montreal from August 4 to 14, 2026. It notes opening and closing events featuring Joséphine Bacon and a concert called "Here was planted the tree of peace," as part of a program celebrating Indigenous cinema and cultural exchange.
The article reports that Nitassinan, directed by Joséphine Bacon and co-directed/produced by Kim O’Bomsawin, will have its world premiere as the opening film of the 36th International Indigenous Presence Festival (FIPA) on August 4, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the Outremont Theater. It notes the film is a feature-length documentary depicting the Innu people’s…
The Manitoba government expanded eligibility for free hepatitis A vaccines to include people six months and older who live in Indigenous communities, travel regularly to such communities, or have household visitors from them. The outbreak has resulted in about 898 reported cases, 197 hospitalizations, eight ICU admissions, and seven deaths from September…
The article reports that the draft Kaska-B.C. Land Use plan proposes establishing a new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) called Dene K’éh Kusãn in northern British Columbia, spanning over 30,000 square kilometres from Finlay Russell Provincial Park to the Yukon border and west to Good Hope Lake. The plan is spearheaded by the Dena Keyah…
The Newfoundland and Labrador government, through provincial minister Lela Evans, says she and her team previously met with the Innu Nation to find a solution that respects all points of view and hopes the exhibit can still go ahead. Evans apologized for the impact of the dispute but did not elaborate on which points of view needed accommodation.
The Newfoundland and Labrador government, through its provincial arts and Indigenous relations office, asked that the Innu Pakassiun exhibit not include an Innu timeline or links between stone tools and the Innu, signaling opposition to a timeline that supports the Innu being in Labrador for about 300 years. The government said it hoped to find a…
The Saskatchewan RCMP announced that the force used during the arrest near Loon Lake was reasonable, after reviewing body-worn camera footage and other materials. They noted the footage would be presented as evidence in court, and the incident was not referred to SIRT due to the non-serious nature of the injuries.
The Yukon government says the waitlist to be matched with a health provider has fallen by about half, from 4,606 to 2,445, as 12 new doctors join the territory and recruitment efforts continue. It also announced a new licensing path allowing certain internationally trained physicians to practice in Yukon without additional assessments, to help expand…
Memorial University archaeologists urged the Newfoundland and Labrador government to support the Innu Nation, criticizing the province for “undermining public trust” and harming Innu communities amid a dispute over the 300-year timeline theory of Innu arrival. The article notes the Innu Nation canceled the Innu Pakassiun exhibit, discussions with the…
Archaeologists accuse the Newfoundland and Labrador government of applying a "colonial logic" in its dispute with the Innu. The dispute centers on Innu Pakassiun cultural issues, with archaeologists criticizing the provincial government's approach as colonial in nature.
Indigenous Relations Minister Lela Evans apologized for the impact of a cancelled exhibit affecting the Innu Nation. The article states that despite the apology, the two parties remain at odds over historical timelines.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is contradicting accepted historical knowledge and Innu oral history by asserting that Innu were not present in Labrador prior to the 1700s and had only arrived around the 1700s. In response, the Innu Nation cancelled a cultural exhibit planned for June 21 at the Labrador Interpretation Centre, citing…
The Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council met in Stephenville on June 9–10 to discuss priorities affecting Indigenous women, families, and communities in Newfoundland and Labrador, including housing, violence prevention, and education. Minister Joedy Wall highlighted over $1 million in housing-related contracts awarded in Nunatsiavut and…
The article reports that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced expanded Indigenous cultural programming and supports within the provincial correctional system, with a recognized need for a province-wide approach across all five adult facilities. It notes progress in Labrador through Nunatsiavut Government and Sheshatshiu Innu First…
Yukon University is developing the territory’s first law degree program in partnership with the University of Calgary, with a three-year Juris Doctor program for up to 25 students that will focus on Indigenous governance, modern treaties, and the Yukon legal landscape. Applications are expected to open in the coming weeks, and the program is planned to…
The province announced that eligibility for the hepatitis A vaccine has been expanded. The update was posted at 2:18 PM CDT on Friday, July 24, 2026.
The federal government will consider raising Yukon’s debt cap only after the territory proves prudent fiscal planning and provides detailed spending controls and future borrowing plans. Premier Currie Dixon says Ottawa is time‑sensitive and wants certainty before the fall capital budget and upcoming health‑care funding changes are addressed.
The article reports that Raven ReTek, a tech upcycling program run by the Raven Recycling Society, launched successfully in Whitehorse, aiming to provide low-cost technology to Yukoners and reduce electronic waste after the federal Computers for Schools program ended. It notes that ReTek operates as an in-house, self-funded initiative (no government…
The CBC Media Centre announces new content and premieres coming to CBC Gem in August 2026, including international premieres (Richard E. Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey, Bust Up, Two Weeks in August), a Tragically Hip 10th-anniversary re-air, new series (Animal Control S4, Ramy, Mad Men), and new documentaries (Montreal 1976: Olympic Legacy, Tiger 24,…
The Newfoundland and Labrador government secured $700,000 in federal funding to strengthen gender-based violence crisis hotlines across the province, to be distributed over five years. The funding support complements a broader national commitment of $31 million over five years plus $6.2 million in ongoing funding, with related announcements from Women…
The article notes that Manitoba has updated the eligibility for the Hepatitis A vaccine, and emphasizes that many cases are in First Nations communities. It states that all children born on or after January 1, 2010 who are at least 6 months old and meet certain criteria can receive the vaccine in two doses, with nurses offering vaccines to eligible…
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care expanded free hepatitis A vaccine eligibility to include anyone aged six months and older who lives in Norway House Cree Nation or Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation, as well as people traveling to or working in those communities, ahead of the 2026 Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games. The expansion also covers residents,…
The province has expanded eligibility for free hepatitis A vaccines ahead of the Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games. Eligible individuals include anyone six months or older in Norway House Cree Nation and Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation, people traveling to or working in those communities during the games, and visitors from those communities.