‘Shot across the bow’: Federal government seeking $25K in legal fees from St. Anne’s residential school lawyer
The federal government is seeking $25,000 in court fees from an Ottawa lawyer representing the…
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‘It will validate the treaty’: Why 21 Ontario First Nations are challenging Canada over $4 payments
(From left to right: Wikwemikong Chief Duke Peltier, Wasauksing Chief Warren Tabobondung, Shawanaga Chief Wayne…
Conservatives under fire for high-fiving following vote against UNDRIP
Two Conservative MPs are being slammed for sharing a high-five while voting against a private…
Federal government seeks Catholic coalition’s help securing papal apology – but it’s not likely to help
The federal government has turned to a coalition of Catholic groups to help obtain an…
‘Incomprehensible failure’: Auditor general says federal government not improving life for Indigenous people
The federal government has failed to adequately track the country’s progress in closing socio-economic gaps between First Nations people living on-reserve and other Canadians, according to a new auditor general’s report.
Inuk man charged with first-degree murder in library volunteer’s death
An 18-year-old Inuk man is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of an…
Solitary confinement a form of ‘torture’ for Indigenous, mentally ill inmates: advocates
APTN News Lawrence DaSilva says he suffers post-traumatic stress disorder from spending 587 consecutive days…
‘We think it’s wrong’: Family of slain Aamjiwnaang woman shocked to hear killer claiming to be Indigenous
The family of a slain Aamjiwnaang First Nation woman say they fear her killer is identifying as Indigenous to get away with a lesser sentence.
Years after federal government apology, Indigenous veterans still falling through the cracks
The Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs is studying ways to better serve Indigenous veterans. Many told the committee that they didn’t get adequate support after serving in Canada’s military.