Métis writer Katherena Vermette says it is “incredibly humbling” when she considers that she’s here for only a finite amount of time.“When we think about what's most important, it ends up being our lo...

When companies look to do any work on First Nations’ land, they have to remember some simple truths, said Chief Jennifer Constant of Mattagmi First Nation in northern Ontario."It's our land. It's our ...

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) leadership are declaring a public State of Emergency following a drug related shooting incident that unfolded in Ginoogaming First Nation.

By Xavier KataquapitGold has arrived. Here in the north of Ontario we see vast streams of gold shimmering across the landscape as autumn is here and the leaves turn. There are also flashes of red and ...

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government is calling for action today after the Independent Investigations Office (IIO Report) issued its report on the death of a young Tŝilhqot’in man in RCMP custody on Oc...

Joseph Dandurand’s latest collection of poetry, I Would Like to Say Thank You, is a raw look into a life that has been both hard and rewarding.The Kwantlen First Nation poet calls writing poetry catha...

The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art has launched an exhibit titled NDN Giver that will run until Feb. 22, 2026.It is curated by Amelia Rea, who is the assistant curator at the gallery in Vanc...

While aspiring to play pro hockey in Toronto next season, Sam McCue is focused on finishing his junior career on a high note. McCue, a member of Odanak First Nation in Quebec, was selected by the Toro...

The Gardiner Museum in Toronto will open its new 9,000 sq. ft. ground floor space on Nov. 6 following a $15.5 million transformation, described as a once-in-a-generation renovation.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE VACANCIES/ POSTES DE JUGE DE PAIX VACANTSAt the request of the Attorney General and in accordance with the Justices of the Peace Act, the Justices of the Peace Appointments Adviso...

An agreement -in-principle has been reached between the Saskatchewan government and those who attended an Indigenous residential school in a northern village in the province.During a news conference h...

Some new works that have never been displayed are included in an Indigenous-themed exhibit that has opened at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.But this isn't the first time the exhibit, titled Ea...

The virtual Healing Quilt is uniting families across distance and time, blending Indigenous tradition with digital innovation to create a shared space to remember and honour loved ones.Launched Sept. ...

The Land Claims Agreements Coalition (LCAC) welcomes the reintroduction of federal legislation to establish a Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation (the Commissioner), introduced in the House ...

To the Editor:A large portion of Indigenous peoples, including those of mixed-heritage backgrounds, have grown up away from specific nationhood belonging, territories and reserves, a point that has de...

With the fall season, the Anishinabek Nation continues its commitment to upholding the rights and traditions of its First Nations, particularly in the area of sustainable and culturally significant ha...

By Xavier KataquapitI am the product of the evolution of many thousands of years, as are you. I grew up on the land in the remote far north of Ontario following in the footsteps of my Cree ancestors of the great James Bay and Muskego. I speak my Cree dialect based on a language that is ancient, and I understand the history of my people and our connection to Mother Earth.

There's more to horror movies than guts, gore and dismemberment, argues author Laura Hall in her debut book Bloodied Bodies, Bloody Landscapes: Settler Colonialism in Horror.Since 2005, after viewing ...

The Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) today announced its full endorsement of a new position paper by Waawoono Consultancy, titled "Forging a New Paradigm: Rights, Reconciliation, an...

The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is calling on the Province (British Columbia) to consult and cooperate with potentially affected First Nations in order to obtain their free, prior, and inf...

It's a "perfect storm," says Bob Joseph about the timing of the release of his recent book.21 Things You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government: A Conversation About Dismantling the Indian Act ...

A question at a press conference in Ottawa held Sept. 16 by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) to discuss October’s federal budget expectations led to concerns being expressed about the make-up and r...

Job Title: Program Coordinator FTE: 1.0 FTE Annual Salary: Starting at $70,000, plus employer paid benefits Start Date: TBD Location: Edmonton and Northern Alberta Term: October 2025 - August 2026  In...

By Xavier KataquapitOne of the most beautiful serene places I’ve ever visited was on the banks of the Opinagau River in northern Ontario, just near the corner of land where James and Hudson Bay meet. ...