Justice Canada lawyers argue that the federal government has no legal duty to ensure First Nations have access to clean drinking water, even if statements […]
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Bunibonibee Cree Nation Orders Mass Evacuation as Wildfire Nears Community
A large-scale evacuation is in progress at Bunibonibee Cree Nation as an out-of-control wildfire rapidly approaches the northeastern Manitoba community, forcing thousands to flee. The […]
RCMP Unveil Internal Review of Response to James Smith Cree Nation Stabbings
An internal review has concluded that there was no “common underlying circumstance” that significantly hampered the RCMP’s ability to respond to the James Smith Cree […]
First Nation chief predicts the tale of the orphaned orca will echo through ‘generations’.
On Friday, an orphaned killer whale calf successfully escaped from a secluded tidal lagoon off Vancouver Island. After being trapped for over a month, the […]
Funding Opportunities Abound for Indigenous Energy Initiatives
Today, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) revealed a significant allocation of up to $15 million for Indigenous energy planning, infrastructure development, and educational endeavors. […]