Ombudsman asks Indian Affairs to probe contract
The federal watchdog overseeing government contracts is asking Indian Affairs to review a $25,000 contract awarded to a former departmental employee.
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Police investigate hospital death of FNs man
Winnipeg police have launched an investigation into the death of a First Nations man who was left waiting in a city hospital’s emergency room for 34 hours.
Shares drop on mining company behind Prosperity mine
Shares of a British Columbia mining company waiting on the federal cabinet to decide the fate of their controversial gold and copper mine plummeted Thursday.
Hereditary chief challenges Nisga’a treaty
A historic treaty is at risk of being struck down in British Columbia.
Ontario probes development on ancient FNs village site
The province of Ontario has launched an investigation to find out whether human remains were extracted from a development on an ancient First Nations village site.
Mail left unclaimed, phone ignored at tribunal Harper christened
First Nations chiefs say they are disappointed but not surprised a special land claims tribunal with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s fingerprints remains stalled three years after it was unveiled amid much fanfare during a Parliament Hill press conference on a “historic day for Canada.”
Police issue Canada-wide warrant for ex-hockey coach James
Winnipeg police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for convicted sex offender and former hockey coach Graham James.
Toxic dump fire keeps burning in Iqaluit
Iqaluit’s dump fire has been burning since September and now schools are closing over fears toxic smoke could harm the health of local children.
FAS offenders should not go to jail: activists
Advocates are calling on the federal government to look for solutions to keep FAS offenders out of jail.