Coastal First Nations Sign Fisheries Reconciliation Agreement with Canada
July 29, 2019
COASTAL FIRST NATIONS, on behalf of its member Nations, has signed a Fisheries Resources Reconciliation Agreement with the Government of Canada.
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Inaugural Rainforest Trail Run to celebrate First Nations culture, history, aiming to take reconciliation one step further
July 29, 2019
Running is about wellness, of course, but also so much more: Some connect to nature or their urban surroundings, it can clear your mind, some enjoy a runner’s high.
Future downtown centre will 'raise the profile of Indigenous presence,' architect says
July 28, 2019
Members of the public caught a glimpse of design plans for a centre set to open in downtown Toronto next year — a space that will provide resources to Indigenous entrepreneurs.
89% of residential school compensation claims settled, AFN told
July 26, 2019
The Assembly of First Nations' 40th annual general assembly wrapped up Thursday in Fredericton with talk about residential school compensation claims and what should be done with the abuse assessment records of victims.
On the road where a body was found, a wreath is quietly laid in Northern B.C.
July 26, 2019
The place when Leonard Dyck was found dead is usually quiet. It's a gravelly road next to a small clearing depressed in the earth, impossible to miss driving along Highway 37. The surrounding grassy banks give a view of the storybook Stikine Forest, not far from Dease Lake, B.C.
Indigenous-led group submits unsolicited bid to buy Trans Mountain pipeline
July 25, 2019
Indigenous-led group Project Reconciliation has submitted a preliminary proposal to the federal government to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline.
A federal government official confirmed to CBC News that the proposal has been received, but the government is not yet accepting formal bids.
Indigenous petroglyphs found for 1st time in Newfoundland
July 25, 2019
A small set of petroglyphs the size of an outstretched hand was carved possibly hundreds of years ago into what is today a rocky, lichen-covered crevice in eastern Newfoundland.
Water protection, climate change the priorities on Day 1 of AFN annual assembly
July 23, 2019
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says talks on water protection and climate change will take priority on the first day of its 40th annual general assembly.
AFN chief vows to influence party platforms in advance of federal election
July 23, 2019
FREDERICTON - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on members to lobby all the federal parties in an effort to influence political platforms in advance of the federal election in October.
Indigenous services minister vows to replace Attawapiskat's water treatment plant
July 23, 2019
Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan says he's committed to building a new water plant and finding an alternative source of fresh water for the troubled reserve of Attawapiskat — but he's not ready to offer a timeline for those promises.
Indigenous Guardians get $6.4 million to monitor traditional territories
July 19, 2019
The federal government has boosted its investment in Indigenous-led conservation projects across the country, announcing it will commit $6.4 million into 22 projects.
'Create that spark': Software testing program seeks to increase Indigenous people in IT sector
July 19, 2019
Saskatchewan has a new six-month software testing program that aims to bring more Indigenous people into the IT industry.
Educators and entrepreneurs helping to build successful Indigenous communities in Atlantic Canada
July 19, 2019
POTLOTEK, N.S. – Nothing about Matthew O’Toole’s big smile, easygoing nature and positive attitude hints at a time when the now 21-year-old felt “lost” in school, as if he “didn’t fit in.”
Indigenous Residential Schools Survivor Legacy Celebration
July 18, 2019
CBC Toronto is a proud sponsor of the second annual Indigenous Residential Schools Survivor (IRSS) Legacy Celebration, hosted by the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre.
Research centre to 'employ the best of Indigenous and Western capabilities' in fight against STIs
July 18, 2019
The rise in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among Indigenous people in Saskatchewan and Manitoba is to be addressed by a new $2.9-million Indigenous-led research centre, the University of Saskatchewan announced Thursday.
Chiefs honour Indigenous leader wrongfully hanged in B.C. 154 years ago today
July 18, 2019
Chiefs have gathered in New Westminster, B.C., to commemorate an Indigenous leader who was wrongfully tried and hanged 154 years ago.
Now Starring In Children's Cartoons: Authentic Indigenous Characters
July 17, 2019
The new PBS show Molly of Denali is the first nationally distributed children's series to feature an Alaska Native lead character. She's 10 years old; her heritage is Gwich'in, Koyukon and Dena'ina Athabascan.
Thousands gather to celebrate Indigenous culture at Squamish Nation Youth Powwow
July 17, 2019
Thousands visited the Squamish Nation's Elders Centre in West Vancouver this past weekend for the nation's 32nd annual Youth Powwow.
The three-day event featured food, vendors, dance, and the crowning of this year's powwow princesses.
