Family, chiefs allege woman was refused medevac despite being unable to breathe in remote community
CBC News
A group of Manitoba First Nations and several northern chiefs are calling for an inquest into the death of a 31-year-old woman who they say was refused a medical airlift.
Write comment (0 Comments)Seismic trucks won't pass, says Elsipogtog war chief, calls for help from all Nations
BY MILES HOWE
Halifax Media Co-op
ELSIPOGTOG, NEW BRUNSWICK – A sacred fire, which must burn continuously and be monitored for four days, has been lit by Mi'kmaq peoples from all corners of traditional Mi'kma'ki, who have gathered in the New Brunswick community of Elsipogtog. They, as well as non-Indigenous peoples from the local communities and beyond, have now begun to congregate in a field – with permission given by the owner – adjacent to the junction of highway 126 and highway 116 west.
Write comment (3 Comments)Inquest probes deaths of seven First Nations students in Thunder Bay
By Jody Porter, CBC News
A hearing on Tuesday will determine who gets to ask questions and call witnesses at an upcoming inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations students in Thunder Bay.
Write comment (0 Comments)By: The Canadian Press
LITTLE BUFFALO, Alta. - The Lubicon Lake First Nation is heading for another showdown with the federal and Alberta governments over treaty rights and resource revenue.
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A B.C. First Nation has published its own recovery plan for a herd of endangered woodland caribou, in the absence of a federal government plan.
Write comment (0 Comments)By Helena Bryan
sfu.ca
A backwoods hike into Utah’s canyon country isn’t what most grads would choose as a reward for completing a BA with honours. But then, not everyone appreciates nature the way Johnnie Manson does: up close and personal.
Write comment (0 Comments)The Huffington Post Canada
By Investigative Workshop, University of King’s College
At Mawita’mk, the annual statements are posted to the website and the doors are always open for visitors. As a group home serving a population that has suffered greatly under institutions in the past, this is the only way to operate, says team leader Tracy Russell.
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Members of Sagkeeng's Finest are apologizing to their fans after two of their members were arrested.
Write comment (0 Comments)Cree First Nation dancer lost suitcase on way to powwow
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A Cree powwow dancer is desperate for the return of her gear after a suitcase fell out of her pick-up truck Saturday.
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