Play about journalism and political intrigue making waves
A play about intrepid journalists hot on the trail of political intrigue is getting a second life in Winnipeg.
National News
Bloc candidate implied Quebeckers ‘racist,’ says Saganash
A Cree NDP candidate in northern Quebec is demanding his Bloc opponent apologize to all Quebeckers implying they are “racist.”
Ignatieff promises increase in education funding, get running water on all reserves
Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff said during a campaign stop in Winnipeg Thursday his party would increase funding for First Nations post-secondary education and ensure all First Nations reserves have running water.
Incumbent Bloc candidate sorry for saying NDP opponent’s Cree ancestry a weakness
An incumbent Bloc Quebecois candidate in northern Quebec apologized Friday for saying the Aboriginal ancestry of his NDP opponent was a liability with voters.
Robbie Robertson’s Six Nations musical roots
Robbie Robertson’s roots are from the Six Nations territory in Ontario.
Star junior hockey player in Facebook racism controversy
Playoffs in the Western Hockey League are being upstaged by controversy over an alleged racist comment made by one of the league’s rising stars.
Lotto millionaire funds major hockey tourney
With a number of Aboriginal sporting events facing cancellation from lack of funds, one man is putting his own millions behind a hockey tournament.
Another Aboriginal man shot dead by Edmonton cops
Another Aboriginal man has been shot and killed by an Edmonton police officer.
Sask First Nations can now sell power
It’s being called a historic agreement.