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.
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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.
Remove judge who jailed me: chief
A northern Ontario First Nations chief says the judge who sentenced him and five band councillors to jail time should be removed from a land claims tribunal unveiled in a “historic announcement” by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2007.
Inquest called into US shooting of FN carver
An inquest has been ordered into the fatal shooting of a well known B.C. First Nations carver.
Nunavut housing corp deep in red
Nunavut’s housing corporation overspent their $200 million budget by $110 million.
Tsilhqot’in horse tamers defending the lake
APTN National News reporter Rob Smith travelled to Tsilhqot’in territory and reports on a people whose history shows a resolve to protect their unique way of life.
Julian Fantino new Conservative candidate
Few people know the former head of the OPP and the Conservative Party’s newest candidate Julian Fantino like Mohawk activist Shawn Brant.
Manitoba FN community mourning after youth killed in crash
A Northern First Nation Manitoba community is reeling after a horrific crash near The Pas, Man., killed at least five people early Friday morning.
FNs man with Alzheimer’s released from jail
A 69-year-old First Nations man with Alzheimer’s who languished in a Winnipeg jail is set free.
