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Daily update on what's making headlines in Indigenous country across Canada and beyond.

  1. 23 hrs ago

    Tyendinaga post-secondary leads relief and support efforts for ON wildfire evacuees

    Our lead story: hundreds of kilometres away from wildfires across northern Ontario, a post-secondary institute in Tyendinaga steps up to coordinate local relief and support efforts for First Nations evacuees.

  2. 1d ago

    "I'm open to it": Manitoba premier's early thoughts of inter-provincial AB/ON pipeline proposal

    Our featured story: asked about a proposed inter-provincial pipeline that would stretch from Hardisty, AB through to refineries in Sarnia, ON, Manitoba premier Wab Kinew says "he is willing to entertain the idea," provided it's "done in the right way."  >Interstitial: zapsplat.com

  3. 2d ago

    Chiefs slam provincial response to northern ON fires, demand resignations, public inquiry

    Our lead story: critical of what they deem provincial negligence in response to recent northern Ontario fires, chiefs of affected First Nations call on cabinet ministers and senior officials to step down, further demanding a public inquiry be called.

  4. 3d ago

    "Very disrespectful": Ontario premier's visit to wildfire-affected area snubs NAN grand chief

    Our lead story: as northern Ontario wildfires force many First Nations residents to evacuate, premier Doug Ford visits the region without prior notice to Nishnawbe Aski Nation, a move its grand chief Alvin Fiddler described as "very disrespectful."

  5. 4d ago

    Anishinabek Nation decries lack of support for fire-ravaged Collins, ON

    Our lead story: as leadership takes in initial aerial imagery of what's left of Collins First Nation following last week's massive blaze, the Anishinabek Nation calls out governments for their lack of support.

  6. Jul 17

    Northern ON wildfire evacuees face lengthy stay away after First Nation destroyed

    Our lead story: with residents of Collins, ON—aka Namaygoosisagagun First Nation—still in shock following their community's destruction by wildfire, the search is on for long-term accommodations in Thunder Bay as leaders prepare evacuees for a extended recovery period away from what's left of their homes.

  7. Jul 16

    Concerns voiced over fast tracking major projects at Assembly of First Nations meeting

    Our featured story: the fast tracking of major projects in Canada remains a concern among many First Nations, a topic that came up a lot Wednesday at this week's AFN general assembly in Ottawa.

  8. Jul 15

    "Completely burned down": Namaygoosisagagun First Nation consumed by northern ON wildfire

    Our lead story: able only to watch their home town burn to the ground, residents of Collins First Nation flee for their lives by boat—one of at least five northern Ontario First Nations evacuated due to wildfires. Interstitial: zapsplat.com

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    2021 - 2026
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