First Nations

Liberals promise $13M for missing, murdered Indigenous women commemorations

OTTAWA - Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef says the federal government will fund more than 100 projects to "honour the lives and legacies" of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Fund...

Jun 24, 2019

Indigenous Fest set for Sunday

Muskoseepi Park plays host to Indigenous Fest on Sunday. Metis Local 1990 President Angie Crerar says it is a day of celebration where they honour their distinct cultural heritage. "There are a lot of...

Jun 23, 2019

Canada's treatment of Indigenous women not a 'genocide': Andrew Scheer

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says "genocide" isn't the right word to describe what's been done to generations of Indigenous women and girls in Canada. Speaking on Parliament Hill, S...

Jun 10, 2019

Explained: Why the MMIWG commission invoked 'Canadian genocide'

The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women was unequivocal in its assessment: "This is genocide." Chief commissioner Marion Buller was greeted by cheers when she spoke these ...

Jun 03, 2019

Alberta wildfire UPDATE

Three active wildfires remain in the High Level Forest Area and two are still burning out of control. The Chuckegg Creek Wildfire is burning at around 276,000 hectares. The Jackpot Creek Wildfire near...

Jun 03, 2019 Photo/ Alberta Agriculture and Forestry

Inquiry on missing, murdered Indigenous women released

GATINEAU, Que. - The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women wants health service providers across Canada to develop programs that could help young people recognize the s...

Jun 03, 2019

Indigenous Studies class at Sexsmith Secondary School hosts: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Tribute

Today at Sexsmith Secondary School, the Indigenous Studies class is paying tribute to missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. The event is set to begin at 1 p.m. and will include several gues...

May 31, 2019 Indigenous Studies class from Sexsmith Secondary School . Photo/ Nicky Caldwell

Diplomat, peacekeeper: Saskatchewan First Nation awaits Poundmaker exoneration

When Milton Tootoosis thinks about the planned exoneration of Chief Poundmaker, he breaks down.A headman and councillor at Poundmaker Cree Nation, about a two-hour drive from Saskatoon, Tootoosis says...

May 20, 2019