An Alberta judge has thrown out a separatist petition, saying the province failed to consult First Nations before allowing the process to move forward. Justice […]
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Ottawa to launch $8.5B plan enabling Ontario First Nations to take back control of child welfare services
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty says $8.5 billion in federal funding will start going to Ontario First Nations on May 29 to help them take […]
B.C. government faces “full opposition” after informing First Nations of plan to pause DRIPA
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is willing to risk his government to suspend parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples […]
A First Nations leader in British Columbia says the future of DRIPA represents a “defining moment” in the province’s history.
A First Nations leader says proposed changes to British Columbia’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) could seriously weaken the law. Robert […]
Human rights tribunal greenlights $8.5B child welfare settlement for Ontario First Nations
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved an $8.5-billion child welfare agreement between the federal government and First Nations in Ontario, marking a major step […]
Treaty 6 chiefs voice concerns to King Charles over Alberta separation talk
First Nations leaders from Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations say they raised concerns about Alberta’s separatist movement during a meeting with Charles III at […]
First Nations Leaders Press City to Declare Homelessness Emergency
THUNDER BAY — First Nations leaders are calling on the City of Thunder Bay to declare a state of emergency as extreme cold puts homeless […]
First Nations leaders accuse Hydro of dodging responsibility after devastating power outage
First Nations leaders are accusing Manitoba Hydro of misleading the public and trying to avoid responsibility for a days-long power outage in Pimicikamak Cree Nation. […]
Search of Thunder Bay landfill for First Nation woman’s remains yields no results
After nearly a month of searching Thunder Bay’s landfill, the family of Deborah Anishinabie is still waiting for answers as the police investigation into her […]
Canada moves forward with First Nations–led long-term reform of child and family services
The Government of Canada says it is moving ahead with long-term changes to the First Nations Child and Family Services program, working in partnership with […]