Sol Mamakwa breaks a language barrier in Ontario
The NDP MP speaks Anishininiimowin in the Ontario Legislature.
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Joan Phillip, the second First Nations woman in the ‘B.C.’ cabinet, is patient but unrelenting
In February of 2023, Melanie Mark stood before the B.C. legislature, visibly shaken, as she…
Sacred fire at Manitoba legislative grounds set to burn until all residential schools searched
“Our sacred fire has been lit to help the sacred sprits of our lost children find their way home,” says organizer
Judge reserves decision on request for order to remove Indigenous protest camp
A judge has reserved her decision on the request by the Saskatchewan government for an…
Remaining protesters at Regina camp arrested, and teepee will come down
Police have arrested protesters who remained at a camp on the lawn outside the Saskatchewan legislature but said they would allow a sacred fire to burn down before removing a teepee from the site.
Joe Savikataaq, former deputy, chosen new Nunavut premier
A new premier who promises to get things done has been chosen by the Nunavut…
Nunavut premier ousted after recall vote in legislature
Paul Quassa has been voted out as premier of Nunavut during a recall motion Thursday….
Mi’kmaw Senator says a seat in NS Legislature would give Mi’kmaq a voice
When Trevor Sanipass ran for the NDP in the recent Nova Scotia election, he had hoped to make history and be the first Mi’kmaw member of the legislature. He didn’t win – but he was surprised to learn that there’s been a dedicated seat waiting for a Mi’kmaq representative since 1992.
Future of Mohawk internet casinos threatened by new Quebec government bill
New law prevents Quebec residents from having choice in online gaming hosts