‘Cherished’ Cree elder first Indigenous person in Quebec to die from COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak ravaging Quebec’s long-term care facilities claimed the life of a respected Cree…
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Montreal applauded for opening facility for homeless, but critics say easier testing needed
Heather Johnston opens the door to what is usually the Little Burgundy sports centre in…
Quebec Indigenous leaders balk at reopening schools too early
In its reopening plans, Quebec announced children can return to schools and daycares in early…
Mi’gmaw filmmaker Jeff Barnaby offers up zombie movie with a twist
Celebrated Mi’gmaw filmmaker Jeff Barnaby’s latest offering is about a pandemic where Indigenous people are…
Inuit getting caught up in anti-Asian hate crimes in Montreal, advocates say
As advocates continue to condemn a reported rise of anti-Asian hate crimes in Montreal, Inuit…
Coronavirus cases surge in Nunavik: Puvirnituq confirms 10th case
Just over two weeks after reporting the region’s first case of COVID-19, the Inuit territory…
Influx of non-residents chasing gas, smokes and pot putting First Nation communities at risk
Despite multiple directives to stay home, non-residents stocking up on gasoline, cigarettes and cannabis continued…
Indigenous leaders asking that access to Labrador be sealed off
The elected leaders of the Innu of Labrador are requesting the closure of commercial airports,…
COVID-19 lands in several Indigenous communities in Quebec
On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. APTN News is reporting…