$713M Settlement for Sask. First Nations Amalgamation
The federal government will pay $713 million to three Saskatchewan First Nations to resolve a historical grievance involving forced amalgamation. Learn the details of this landmark agreement.
Category : Indigenous Affairs
Canada's Duty to Correct Indigenous Dispossession
Chief Kelly LaRocca argues Canada must move beyond symbolic gestures to address the cumulative policies that dispossessed Indigenous peoples. Read her call for tangible action.
Musqueam Band Appeals Court Decision, Assures Private Property Safety
Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow addresses concerns over land rights appeal, emphasizing the band is not targeting private property. Read the full story on the Cowichan decision.
$300K grant funds dog sanctuary pipeline blockade in B.C.
The Vancouver Foundation awarded a $300,000 grant to the 'Decolonial Dog Sanctuary,' an illegal camp blocking the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline. Discover the details and controversy.
B.C. Reconciliation Work Necessary, Not Extreme: Leaders
Indigenous leaders Stewart Phillip, Terry Teegee, and Shana Thomas counter claims that B.C.'s reconciliation agenda is radical, arguing it's a necessary, lawful path forward based on rights recognition.
Cote First Nation launches court cultural support program
Cote First Nation introduces a new cultural support initiative at Kamsack court, aiming to assist Indigenous individuals within the justice system. Learn about this groundbreaking program.
Kitcisakik Finally Connected to Hydro-Québec Electricity Grid
The Anicinapek community of Kitcisakik celebrates a historic moment as it is finally connected to Hydro-Québec's main power grid, ending decades of reliance on generators. Read about this transformative project.
MN-S Investments Generate Double Economic Output: Report
A new independent report reveals federal funding for Métis Nation-Saskatchewan generates $2 in economic activity for every $1 invested, boosting jobs and growth province-wide.
B.C. Court Rules First Nations Must Be Consulted on Mineral Claims
B.C.'s Court of Appeal overturns a lower court ruling, stating the province must consult Indigenous groups before granting mineral rights. A landmark decision for resource law.
B.C. Premier Eyes DRIPA Law Changes After Court Ruling
B.C. Premier David Eby says the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act may be amended following a First Nations legal victory in a mining case. Read about the implications.
Doug Cuthand signs off from Saskatoon StarPhoenix column
After years of influential writing, Doug Cuthand steps away from his Saskatoon StarPhoenix column, leaving a profound legacy in Indigenous storytelling and journalism in Saskatchewan.
Mi'kmaw chiefs frustrated with calls for cannabis crackdown
Mi'kmaw leaders in Nova Scotia express frustration over renewed calls for a crackdown on unlicensed cannabis dispensaries, highlighting jurisdictional and economic tensions. Read the latest developments.
Eby Advisors Push Radical Reconciliation Agenda in B.C.
An analysis reveals the extreme ideology guiding B.C.'s reconciliation policies, with Premier Eby's advisors framing Canada's founding as an 'original sin' requiring societal transformation. Explore the details and implications.
Federal Ministers Speak at AFN Assembly in Ottawa
Senior federal ministers addressed the Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa following a leadership change. The meeting focused on critical issues facing Indigenous communities across Canada.
Opinion: Path to abundance isn't just cutting red tape
Experts argue Canada's 'nation-building' projects must integrate Indigenous rights and environmental values from the start, not treat them as obstacles. Read the analysis.
Federal Ministers to Speak at Assembly of First Nations Gathering
Federal ministers address the Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa as analyst Eldon Yellowhorn highlights persistent burdens like pipeline spills and unsafe water. Key discussions on Indigenous priorities expected.
Indigenous Services Minister to Speak at AFN Gathering
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty is set to deliver a key address at the Assembly of First Nations gathering today. Get the latest on the federal government's engagement with Indigenous leadership.
First Nations Clean Water Law Coming Next Spring
Federal government commits to introducing First Nations clean water legislation in spring 2026. AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak highlights key priorities for Indigenous communities.
First Nations leader calls federal budget a 'significant setback'
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak criticizes the 2025 federal budget and a federal-provincial energy MOU, citing a lack of consultation and threat to Indigenous rights.
NDP's Lewis: Nation-building projects endanger Indigenous women
NDP leadership hopeful Avi Lewis warns that large-scale resource projects create dangerous 'man camps,' echoing MMIWG inquiry concerns. Read his debate statements and the activist response.
Miller Calls for Indigenous Consultation on B.C. Pipeline
Minister Marc Miller says the government must begin formal Indigenous consultations for a B.C. pipeline. Get the latest on this critical issue of reconciliation and resource development.
AFN Chief Criticizes Federal Consultation Approach
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak calls out the Carney government's consultation process with First Nations, demanding action on policing and clean water. Read the full story.
NDP's Avi Lewis: Pipelines a 'conduit' for rape, murder
NDP leadership contender Avi Lewis claims major resource projects create dangerous 'man camps,' leading to violence against Indigenous women. Explore the debate and the data.
PM Carney to Speak at Assembly of First Nations Gathering
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa. This follows his participation in the First Nations Summit in July 2025.
Indigenous leaders brace for new pipeline battle
Generations of Indigenous leaders, including Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, are preparing for a renewed conflict over a proposed pipeline project in British Columbia. Read about the latest developments.
Indigenous Peacekeeper Patrols Coming to Downtown Saskatoon
Downtown Saskatoon will see new Indigenous-led peacekeeper patrols. Learn about this community safety initiative and its goals for the city core.
Montreal vigil commemorates Indigenous homeless deaths
Dozens gathered in Montreal's Cabot Square to remember Indigenous community members who died on the streets. Learn how the housing crisis impacts vulnerable populations.
First Nations seek ban on 3M hectare development
Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario demand provincial ban on industrial development across three million hectares of remote northern territory. Learn about their conservation efforts.
Alberta Minister on Indigenous Pipeline Consultations
Alberta's Indigenous Affairs Minister discusses the significant responsibility of upcoming pipeline consultations. Learn about the government's approach to meaningful engagement.
Anand rebukes Senate for lack of land acknowledgement
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand criticized Senate committee for not opening with Indigenous land acknowledgement, highlighting ongoing reconciliation efforts in Canada.
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