Garden River First Nation educator named as a commissioner of International Joint Commission
The International Joint Commission has appointed Susan Chiblow as one of its commissioners. Chiblow, from…
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Poor housing, lack of smoke detectors contribute to higher fire deaths of Indigenous people: Statistics Canada
‘Fire-related injuries resulting in hospitalization are also disproportionate to Indigenous peoples’ says report.
Reclusive tribe in Peru defends land in Amazon against loggers
Peru’s reclusive Mashco Piro ethnic group recently used bows and arrows to defend its land…
Mohawk woman shifting into high gear to pursue passion for racing cars
Tamara Maracle says her passion for racecar driving all started with a random Google search…
Parole revoked for man who killed Barbara Kentner in Thunder Bay
Brayden Bushby is back in prison after his parole was revoked following a hearing before…
Mental health, addictions biggest challenges for friendship centres in Sault Ste Marie
The head of the Sault Indigenous Friendship Centre says organizations like hers have a number…
Inquest explores challenges of remote health care after death of First Nations woman
An inquest into the death of a First Nations woman that opened Monday is expected…
Human rights concerns spark investigation into Kenora, Ont. jail
Issues at the Kenora Jail have sparked an investigation by the Ontario Ombudsman over human…
Grassy Narrows launches legal battle against Ontario’s Mining Act
The Grassy Narrows First Nation is taking Ontario to court over its Mining Act, which…
