Music festival played on despite government, Huron-Wendat opposition over possible sacred sites
“It’s totally disgusting to First Nations.” Music festival goes ahead on possible Huron Wendat burial ground.
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Leaked document appears to give broad powers to MMIW national inquiry
Government calls for inquiry to end “ongoing national tragedy”.
MMIW families losing faith in Liberal government as inquiry keeps getting delayed
“We’re being left in the dark.”
Is the federal government really funding Jordan’s Principle? Cindy Blackstock doesn’t think so
Cindy Blackstock says Ottawa narrowing scope of Jordan’s Principle.
National chief calls for ‘urgent’ action in light of new stats outlining high risk of violence for Indigenous people
Perry Bellegarde says the root causes of violence against Aboriginal people must be addressed after recently released Stats Canada numbers
AFN National Chief Bellegarde facing summer of political turmoil
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde lost three senior officials in his office this spring, including chief of staff Dale Leclair.
Two men who work in Indigenous communities among recipients of prestigious Canadian medal
Vincent Pawis and Mike Stevens were among 52 Canadians who were honoured with Meritorious Service Decorations at Rideau Hall this week
Ottawa organization shipping everything but the kitchen sink to Attawapiskat
Pile of donations for Attawapiskat youth growing steadily
Most Canadians lack awareness of Indigenous People: survey
Survey asks non-Indigenous Canadians’ opinions on various topics
