NAIDOC Awards Honor Rhoda Roberts Posthumously for First Nations Culture Promotion

A government document indicates that lands in British Columbia, including Hatley Castle and parcels in downtown Victoria, are designated for transfer to First Nations, potentially leading to public access restrictions.

Advocates express fear that the number of First Nations people dying in NSW prison custody will worsen this year, following a record high last year.

First Nations wildfire evacuees staying in Thunder Bay, Ontario, find solace and community through powwows and dancing amidst a challenging wildfire season.

First Nations communities in Canada, devastated by fast-moving wildfires that burned their homes to the ground, claim the government failed to provide assistance, leaving them to self-evacuate after being told there was no imminent threat.

First Nations chiefs across Canada are urging federal and provincial governments to safeguard treaty rights, citing threats posed by the movement for Alberta separatism.

First Nations leaders in Manitoba are raising serious concerns about the quality of care Indigenous people receive, following a Little Grand Rapids chief's 13-hour wait in pain at a Winnipeg hospital.

Assembly of First Nations chiefs have unanimously voted to oppose the Carney government's proposed reforms for major project development if they weaken environmental protections or sidestep Indigenous rights.

The Assembly of First Nations is holding a three-day meeting in Canada's capital, focusing on the fast-tracking of major projects like pipelines and emphasizing the protection of Indigenous rights.

Despite advancing new legislation, the Canadian government continues to fight First Nations in court, denying a legal duty to ensure safe drinking water on reserves, drawing accusations of contradiction.

The Irish rugby team is preparing for its first Nations Championship game against Australia, with discussions focusing on team selection and the upcoming three-match tour.

The removal of a statue of Samuel de Champlain, historically lauded for his relationship with First Nations, has been criticized as an embarrassment for Canada in the name of 'reconciliation'.

A new clean drinking water bill tabled by the Canadian federal government is facing criticism from First Nations leaders, who argue it removes key protections present in previous proposed legislation.

Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty has tabled the Liberal government's long-awaited legislation aimed at governing clean drinking water in First Nations communities. This move addresses a critical issue for Indigenous populations.

The Hudson's Bay Company charter will be formally welcomed at the Manitoba Museum on Thursday. The ceremony will include representatives from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis governments, with a year-long exhibit expected to begin in fall 2027.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has stated that the law will be enforced if First Nations communities engage in civil disobedience in response to her government's separation referendum.

Leaders of First Nations communities are speaking out about a shooting and persistent violence in Pelican Narrows, northern Saskatchewan, a region that declared a state of emergency in 2024 due to rising crime.

A federal appeal court has affirmed a victory for First Nations groups seeking to protect wildlife at a proposed nuclear waste site. The ruling reinforces environmental and Indigenous rights concerns regarding the project.

Members of Grassy Narrows First Nation and Wabaseemoong Independent Nations in northwestern Ontario have united to call for the shutdown of the Dryden paper mill, continuing efforts to address mercury contamination in the English-Wabigoon River.

Archaeological evidence from a millennium-old dingo burial site in western New South Wales suggests First Nations people engaged in never-before-documented feeding and nursing rituals for the animals, shedding new light on their bond with canines.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and separatists face mounting pressure to commit to a referendum, but First Nations have blocked the path after a recent court loss.

First Nations leaders, including the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, are pressing the Canadian federal government to implement United Nations recommendations. They seek to eliminate the 'second-generation cut-off' clause from the Indian Act, which has been criticized for sex discrimination.

A First Nations woman named Andrea, on a priority public housing list since 2023, was discharged to sleep on the streets despite doctors warning her life was at risk without safe housing. She still faces a two-year wait for accommodation.

An advocate has called for a federal inquiry into racism to thoroughly examine the systems that exert power over First Nations children. The plea highlights the need for in-depth scrutiny of protective services.

The Canadian government's approval of a new oil pipeline has sparked threats from West Coast First Nations groups who oppose the project despite claims of Indigenous ownership.

A delegation of First Nations leaders from coastal British Columbia has traveled to Calgary to directly urge pipeline executives against investing in a new bitumen pipeline, warning of potential prolonged legal challenges.

Alberta separatists have admitted that their independence petition is merely symbolic and does not legally require government action, a claim made to address objections from First Nations.

An Alberta separatist lawyer, Jeffrey Rath, urged a judge to dismiss legal challenges from First Nations groups who argue that a provincial independence referendum petition breaches treaty rights.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has condemned recent First Nations protests that blocked highways in response to cannabis raids, calling the actions unacceptable.

Jenna Clause, a First Nations (Gayogohó:no) actress known for her role in the Amazon series 'The Wilds,' has signed with Established Artists for management.

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved a landmark $8.5 billion child welfare agreement between the federal government and First Nations in Ontario, partially resolving a decades-long discrimination case.

A new Indigenous program in Canada aims to protect the country's wilderness while simultaneously bolstering the economies of First Nations communities. This initiative seeks to combine environmental stewardship with economic development for Indigenous peoples.

Some First Nations are challenging Carney's resource-extraction plans to strengthen Canadian economy from US threats.

One First Nation has sued the province of Alberta, arguing that allowing a possible referendum on separating from Canada is a violation of indigenous rights.

A new parliamentary inquiry will be launched in Australia to examine the 'racism, hate and violence' experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, following a request from the Indigenous Australians Minister.

Indigenous health-care providers in northwest B.C. are reporting that First Nations patients are cancelling medical appointments in Vancouver because of the prohibitive cost of hotel rooms and travel during the FIFA World Cup events.

The federal government has updated its travel advice, urging First Nations people to carry a passport in addition to a status card when crossing the U.S. border.

The Canadian drama 'Little Bird' is praised for its beautiful and moving portrayal of the Sixties Scoop, a scandal where First Nations children were forcibly removed from their families.

Ten years after the Canadian government officially adopted 'Indigenous' over 'Aboriginal,' discussions continue among leaders and advocates about the most appropriate terms to describe First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

Over 2,800 wildfire evacuees, many from First Nations in Ontario's far north, are facing uncertainty and mental health challenges as they navigate unfamiliar cities hundreds of kilometers from home.

Chief/lawyer/podcaster Aaron Pete, described as pragmatic and crucial, is focused on a mission to lift his First Nations people out of poverty using replicable strategies.

Some senators and First Nations chiefs want to punish people into believing their 'truth'

First Nations chiefs are calling for residential school denialism to be legislated as a hate speech crime, following the Senate's rejection of an amendment to include it in a federal anti-hate bill.

One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce asserts that Australia is a 'Christian nation' and suggests many First Nations people would agree, as he accepts an award at an anti-abortion gala.

A Nova Scotia court has reportedly refused to hear a case challenging an illegal Indigenous lobster fishery, sparking debate about legal equity.

First Nations chiefs across Canada are expressing concern over a lack of engagement after new pipeline projects were announced in Alberta, B.C., and Ontario. Leaders reported learning of the plans through last-minute emails and rumors.

Soccer has a deep and passionate history within Indigenous communities in Canada, particularly among First Nations on Vancouver Island, where the sport was introduced over a century ago by early settlers.

Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith told First Nations chiefs to 'check themselves' after the Assembly of Treaty Chiefs unanimously voted to ask RCMP to investigate whether the province's fall referendum amounts to criminal treason.

Indigenous director Banchi Hanuse's film 'Ceremony,' which explores Nuxalk history and healing, has garnered significant recognition, winning the Audience Award at SXSW, a DGC Award at Hot Docs, and the First Nations Award at the Sydney Film Festival.

Students from the Lloydminster Public School Division are commemorating the upcoming 150th anniversary of Treaty 6 by retracing the historic river route taken by First Nations and Canadian Crown dignitaries who signed the agreement in 1876.

The Star Blanket Cree Nation in Saskatchewan has welcomed a new herd of bison, joining other First Nations in bringing the animal back to the Prairies and their communities.

Australian content creator Lisa Jane Spencer is exploring legal options after being dismissed over a contentious video featuring a fictional First Nations character, while rejecting accusations of racism.

The National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations criticized the Alberta separation movement during a meeting with King Charles at Buckingham Palace.

Tensions are escalating between First Nation leaders and police in Thunder Bay, Ontario, following several recent high-profile missing persons cases. Indigenous leaders claim their communities' role in search efforts is being disregarded.

Kinew criticized Smith regarding a recent court decision concerning the consultation process with Indigenous groups, stating his agreement with the ruling that such consultations are essential.

An opinion piece argues that First Nations, supported by consultation rules and UNDRIP-inspired policies, are delaying or derailing modest community projects in Canada. The author suggests this sidelines other stakeholders.

A Canadian court dismissed a petition for an independence referendum in Alberta, citing a lack of consultation with First Nations. Alberta's premier has vowed to challenge the ruling, which is a setback for separatist aspirations in the western province.

An opinion piece argues that British Columbia's co-governance model with First Nations, particularly under DRIPA, is creating uncertainty, causing capital to flee, and leading to economic decline in the province.

First Nations students at a Frog Lake high school are using computer science skills and technology to teach themselves and their peers to speak the Cree language, preserving tradition.

An Indigenous-led boxing camp in Canberra is conducting its first development camp, aiming to instill self-belief, respect, and discipline in young fighters while continuing a proud First Nations boxing tradition.

A new law in British Columbia grants First Nations veto power, with potential consequences that could extend far beyond the province.

The British Columbia Premier's Office announced that the government will not table changes to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) during the current legislative sitting, following opposition from First Nations.

A review of the animation "Endless Cookie" describes it as a loopy, hallucinatory film that records the shaggy dog stories of an Indigenous brother, offering a unique representation of First Nations life.

Buses in Australia's Northern Territory will soon be patrolled by armed officers, a policy change that First Nations lawyers and politicians warn will disproportionately affect Indigenous people.

RCMP reported damage to six of their vehicles left at the Potlotek First Nation after officers withdrew from a protest, with damages including broken windows, flat tires, and "urine-soaked interior surfaces."

First Nations protesters have blocked access to Highway 4 in Potlotek and one lane of Highway 102 near the Sipekne'katik First Nation, as tensions escalate following cannabis raids.

A new national peak body, led by First Nations communities, has been established in Australia to address the high rates of family and sexual violence against Indigenous women and girls.

Advocates are urging Pickering city council in Ontario to reject a plan to develop 1,600 hectares of rural land for 72,000 people, citing concerns about the speed of the project and lack of consultation with First Nations and environmental studies.

King Charles III has voiced concern regarding a simmering separatist movement in western Canada during a meeting with Indigenous leaders, as one First Nation has sued Alberta arguing a potential referendum on separation violates indigenous rights.

First Nations chiefs met at Buckingham Palace, making a case for Canada and reminding the public of the country's historical depth.

First Nations leaders in Manitoba are demanding an investigation after they say an Indigenous man was beaten by a security guard at a downtown Winnipeg Dollarama store.

The Canadian federal government has pledged $1.55 billion in new funding for Jordan's Principle, ensuring First Nations children have equal access to public services over the coming year.

Several First Nations are asking a federal court to weigh in on whether a deal struck on a carbon capture project was unconstitutional and violated Canada’s duty to consult.

First Nations communities in northern Ontario, including Long Lake #58, have hired security personnel to combat drug traffickers following multiple overdose deaths and a lack of action from authorities.

The 26th Garma festival, themed 'Bukmak' (all of us), was held at the Gulkula ceremonial grounds in Arnhem Land, showcasing Indigenous dance, art, and storytelling as Australia's largest First Nations cultural event.

Hydro-Québec is considering a recommendation to forgive over $250 million in unpaid electricity bills owed by members of some First Nations and Inuit communities, proposing instead that the communities manage the debt.

Indigenous leaders from several First Nations and tribal councils in northwestern Ontario are expected to speak out against the Ontario Premier's handling of recent wildfires.

First Nations in Alberta are organizing a 'Rock the Vote' campaign to oppose separatism in the province. The initiative aims to mobilize voters against movements advocating for Alberta's separation.

Federal cabinet ministers faced pointed concerns from frustrated chiefs at an Assembly of First Nations meeting in Ottawa, as the Liberal government sought to ease tensions over its efforts to streamline major project development.

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has passed an emergency resolution urging Canada to criminalize the denial of residential school atrocities.

LNG Canada has offered First Nations an option to invest up to C$1 billion in the second phase of its project, aiming to foster economic participation.

The Assembly of First Nations convened its summer assembly, with discussions focusing on a new water bill and the impact of major development projects on Indigenous communities.

The Canadian and Alberta governments will proceed with a major new oil pipeline after pledging C$150 billion to address concerns from British Columbia and First Nations, including port expansion and whale protections.

Several First Nations in Ontario have signed a commercial partnership deal with the federal and provincial governments, granting them ownership stakes in a new nuclear reactor project.

The Canadian government has reportedly backed away from an earlier version of a bill that explicitly stated First Nations have a 'human right' to safe drinking water.

First Nations people in Australia report that online racism significantly impacts their mental health, prompting the Australian Human Rights Commission to advocate for a digital duty of care to combat incentivized racist content on social media.

New Brunswick is considering a new bill that would make First Nations bylaws enforceable in provincial courts, even as Indigenous groups continue to fight for Aboriginal title across the province.

A Conservative MP stated that First Nations votes will be critical in an Alberta separation referendum, as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced MPs would campaign for Albertans to remain in Canada.

The family of a nine-year-old First Nations girl is seeking answers regarding her death after she was discharged twice from a Manitoba hospital's emergency room with a broken arm.

The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear an appeal from the Wolastoqey First Nations regarding an Aboriginal title ruling, meaning private industrial forest land in New Brunswick will remain excluded from their ownership claim.

First Nations said they are frustrated to find a government that once emphasized reconciliation abandoning attempts to reconcile

Long Lake #58 First Nation and Ginoogaming First Nation, two neighboring First Nations in northwestern Ontario, have declared a joint state of emergency citing rising crime and violence attributed to drug trafficking in their communities.

Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), has decried the timeline for the Liberals' proposed overhaul of rules for major projects, stating that some proposals threaten First Nations rights.

First Nations Fashion and Design (FNFD) staged its first runway show in four years, titled 'Reclamation,' in Sydney, featuring the work of six Indigenous brands and designers ahead of Australian Fashion Week.

A referendum bid by Alberta separatists is currently stuck in legal limbo, despite potentially having enough signatures, due to a temporary injunction issued in April following a legal case brought by First Nations over treaty rights.

The search site at a Winnipeg-area landfill, where the remains of First Nations women Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran were recovered, has been officially decommissioned.

An opinion piece argues that the significant taxpayer money paid to First Nations, such as the $1.3 billion to the Cowichan Tribes, should be considered as compensation in aboriginal title cases for lost lands.

First Nations in British Columbia have issued a warning to executives regarding potential legal and financial risks associated with a proposed pipeline project.

Two First Nations communities in Manitoba's Interlake region have declared a state of emergency, bracing for a potentially devastating flood that authorities deem a certainty.

First Nations leaders in British Columbia are urging NDP MLAs to reject Premier David Eby’s proposal to suspend sections of the province’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), as the government prepares for a confidence vote.

The Indian Act marks 150 years since it was enacted this month. CBC Radio's The House spoke with First Nations leaders, historians and legal experts about the Indian Act and attempts by First Nations…

First Nations in British Columbia have strongly criticized the provincial government's decision to suspend the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), calling it an 'absolute betrayal'.

A tribunal has approved an $8.5 billion deal empowering Ontario First Nations to take the lead in their own child welfare systems, marking a significant step in Indigenous self-governance.

First Nations in British Columbia are purchasing casinos to create economic incentives and overcome barriers to wealth generation, according to a First Nations development arm CEO and an academic.

Scholar says any successful secession needs legitimacy. And the Indigenous ’see their continuing connection to the federal Crown as a check and balance'

Chiefs from four British Columbia First Nations have publicly told Conservative Member of Parliament Aaron Gunn to 'chillax' after he criticized the practice of land acknowledgments at public events.

First Nations leaders unveiled five items repatriated to their communities after being at the Vatican for more than a century, during a ceremony at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que.,…

First Nations chiefs across Alberta unanimously passed a vote of non-confidence in the Alberta government this week, citing concerns around the separatist movement and a failure to meet their treaty responsibilities.

"Folks Are Walking Around With Their Birth Certificates:" Canada Adds Two First Nations Travel Warnings For The United States  AOL.com

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