Canada to seek judicial review of tribunal ruling on child welfare deal
The minister of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)says Canada will seek a judicial review of a…
Mark Blackburn
Before moving to become the APTN News social media producer, Mark was the executive producer for the news in eastern Canada. Before starting with APTN in 2009, Mark worked at CBC Radio and Television in Newfoundland and Labrador and Ottawa.
Canada’s prison system has changed little for Indigenous Peoples: Report
OCI’s report is the third one in 2022 to take aim at Correctional Service of Canada.
Manitoba chief stands behind comments about Cindy Blackstock
Cornell McLean is standing behind his comments about Cindy Blackstock, a First Nations child advocate,…
$20B child welfare deal on hold after CHRT rules against it
After calling it historic, Canada’s multi-billion dollar child welfare deal reached with the Assembly of…
Onigaming First Nation chief says paramedics refused to come into community while man overdosed
The Ontario government and Kenora district have launched an investigation into the incident.
Former Thunder Bay police service board chair feels vindicated as chief faces misconduct allegations
Georjann Morriseau says that the charges laid against Thunder Bay Police Chief Sylvie Hauth will…
Corrections Canada in the process of hiring Indigenous commish as rates surge and services falter
After more than a decade of pressure, and yet another damning report about how it…
Indigenous communities to be hit with ‘ecological grief, loss of land and traditional knowledge’ because of climate crisis
Climate crisis hitting First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities hardest says Health Canada report.
Trudeau launches Canada into federal election scheduled for Sept. 20
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling a federal election that will go hand in hand…