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Court certifies class-action lawsuit alleging abuse of Indigenous children in northern Alberta school – CBC
Jan 23, 2025 Claim alleges physical, psychological and sexual abuse École Notre Dame in 1960s and 1970s A judge has certified a class-action lawsuit over alleged abuse of Indigenous children sent to a northeast Alberta Catholic school in the 1960s and 1970s. Representative plaintiff Cynthia Iris Youngchief filed a lawsuit in 2019 against the federal […]
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Liberal MPs gather for mid-winter caucus retreat ahead of critical deadline in leadership race – iPolitics
Jan 23, 2025 What’s happening on and off the Hill today, plus the news you need to start your day. After starting the week with two days of high-level discussions with his front bench team in Montebello, Que., followed by a virtual huddle with his provincial and territorial counterparts yesterday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to join his fellow […]
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Taking care of your mental health during winter months – FNHA
January 22, 2025 For many First Nations people, winter is traditionally a time of quietness and reflection. Families and communities use the shorter days and time indoors to recharge, connect, share stories, and pass on wisdom and teachings. Winter is also the time of year when our mental health may be lower than usual. This […]
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B.C. coastal First Nations Mineral Act appeal gets Indigenous, civil liberties support – Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News
January 22, 2025 FNLC and BCCLA stand with Gitxaala and Ehattesaht Nations in upholding the process of legislative reconciliation The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) and the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) have affirmed support for the Gitxaala and Ehattesaht First Nations during the hearing for the Nations’ appeal regarding the province’s Mineral Tenure […]
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Chester Cunningham, an advocate for Indigenous offenders in Alberta, ‘couldn’t stand unfairness’ – CBC
Jan 22, 2025 Métis man founded Native Counselling Services of Alberta in 1970 The family of Chester Cunningham remembers him as a man who saw the good in everyone, and had a drive to help Indigenous offenders. He died last month in Barrhead, Alta., at age 91. Cunningham’s daughter Carola Cunningham says her dad “couldn’t stand bullies, […]
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Indigenous Leader Now Backs Revival of Northern Gateway Pipeline – The Deep Dive
January 22, 2025 In a surprising reversal, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, long-standing leader of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, has reversed his stance on the Northern Gateway pipeline project. This reversal marks a significant departure from his previous opposition to the pipeline, which aims to transport Alberta’s oil to the Pacific Ocean. Speaking at […]
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North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre help youth battle mental health challenges – CTV News
January 22, 2025 There were lots of laughs, games and fun taking place on LGBTQ+ night, one of the many programs the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre offers to help youth make friends and give them a sense of belonging. The team provides crucial help for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth struggling with their well-being. The […]
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Learning the ‘fundamentals of Arctic sport’: Fort Nelson First Nation to host iSPARC camp – Energeticcity
January 22, 2025 FNFN’s Chalo School is set to host an iSPARC athletic and coaching clinic development camp highlighting Arctic games. FORT NELSON, B.C. — This weekend, Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN). Tomorrow, for some athletes and coaches, the international stage. FNFN’s Chalo School is set to host an athletic and coaching clinic development camp […]
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After ‘burial features’ detected on McIntosh residential school grounds, researchers help families get closure – CBC
Jan 22, 2025 Children from First Nations in Ont., Man., Sask., Alta. recorded as buried at property Members of an Indigenous-led research team that detected 114 “unmarked burial features” on the former property of McIntosh Indian Residential School (IRS) are working to identify people who were buried to help families find closure. The results released […]
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Billboard campaign launched in hopes of finding missing Indigenous woman – cfweradio.ca
Jan 22, 2025 The Edmonton Police service is renewing calls for help in finding missing 40-year-old Indigenous woman Jeannine Ermineskin. EPS have partnered with the Native Counselling Services of Alberta, REACH Edmonton and Crime Stoppers to launch a billboard with her name, photo and contact information for reporting tips. Constable Matthew Broadfoot with the EPS’s […]
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