‘Some of our greatest heroes died alone’: Indigenous Veterans Day takes steps towards reconciliation
Concerns of an emerging climate enemy coupled with calls for hope at an Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony held in Vancouver.
Urban Indigenous Communities in Ottawa
Matteo Cimellaro will be covering urban Indigenous communities in and around Ottawa.
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New guide shows an Indigenous-led energy shift
Released Monday by Sacred Earth Solar, Indigenous Climate Action, David Suzuki Foundation, Power to the People and Real World Media, the guide highlights examples showing Indigenous communities embracing clean energy and a just transition, leading to far-reaching benefits.
‘Beat them at their own game’: Indigenous Justice Centres aim to dismantle colonial law
The more Amanda Carling learned about the colonial laws that took children, resources and economic opportunities away from Indigenous people, the more she wanted to dismantle it.
Ontario agrees to meet with First Nations over muskeg conservation demand
Ontario Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford met with members of the Mushkegowuk Council, opening discussions about a 300,000-square-kilometre conservation zone.
NDP slam Liberals for inaction on housing shortfalls, grocer price-gouging on a visit to Nunavut
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh visited Iqaluit on Friday alongside Nunavut MP Lori Idlout to meet with territorial politicians about the housing and cost-of-living crisis.
Paving the way for Indigenous business success
Indigenous-led consulting firms are working to bring economic reconciliation to the forefront of the minds of corporate Canada.
Ford government scuttles First Nations’ conservation plans
Some First Nations asked Ontario to help them protect Earth's second-largest carbon sink. They say the provincial government ignored them.
Assembly of First Nations releases National Climate Strategy
On Wednesday, the Assembly of First Nations released its National Climate Strategy detailing a First Nations lens on the climate crisis that is more focused on language and cultural revitalization and the reciprocal relationship with the natural world.
‘They don’t want to give up the thing that gave them everything’
John Vaillant, author of an acclaimed book connecting fire and climate change, reflects on the testimony of top oil execs in the House of Commons.
‘We have a vision to protect our lands that is more sacred to us’: Finance agreement signals future conservation boom in N.W.T.
The stage has been set for a conservation boom in the Northwest Territories with a signed framework agreement between the territorial and Indigenous governments and private philanthropies.
Bloc Quebécois stands with Algonquin Nation against proposed nuclear waste site
Kebaowek First Nation, an Algonquin First Nation in Quebec, is thanking the Bloc Québécois for joining in opposition to a proposed nuclear waste site near the Ottawa River, a culturally important river and harvesting site for First Nations.
‘An advertisement for the nuclear industry’: Jonathan Wilkinson slammed for accepting nuclear waste strategy
On Thursday, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson accepted the Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste, paving the way for a deep geological repository and multiple near-surface disposal facilities.
New Manitoba NDP government may not be climate’s best friend
A newly elected Manitoba NDP government doesn’t necessarily mean good outcomes for the environment, an Indigenous climate advocate says.
What deer can teach us about health
Gabe Jules is pulling back on his deer hunts. He has witnessed a drop in both the numbers and health of the deer population in his territory, which has been ravaged by two devastating wildfire seasons in three years.
When ashes rain down and you respond as best you can
After missed alerts and close calls, tools such as Facebook, satellite phones and door-knocks are being used by First Nations leaders in the country to keep their communities informed and maintain control over the messaging sent out.