As interest in Indigenous tourism grows in Canada, more overseas tourists are visiting businesses like Niibing Tribal Tours, owned by Cindy Crowe in Neebing, Ontario. Crowe, a member of the Red Rock Indian Band, offers authentic Indigenous experiences such as sweat lodge ceremonies, drum making workshops, and lessons on traditional medicine. She is expanding her […]

A recent point-in-time (PIT) count of homelessness in Windsor, conducted over four weeks in October 2024, found 672 homeless individuals, a significant increase compared to previous years. While earlier counts (2021, 2018, 2016) lasted only a week, the 2024 survey’s extended duration and improved data collection methods may account for some of the rise. However,

K’en T’em Limited Partnership, an Indigenous-owned corporation, has purchased the Merritt Herald, a 120-year-old newspaper in B.C.’s Interior, with the aim of strengthening community ownership and representation. The Merritt Herald, founded in 1905, will continue to operate as it has for over a century, with no changes to its day-to-day operations or editorial independence. Marius

This fall, Edmonton will see the addition of transitional housing for Indigenous families moving from remote communities to the city. Buffalo Keeper NehiYaw Centre is preparing six units, including three two-bedroom and three one-bedroom apartments, set to open in October. These units are designed to assist families, especially those from Indigenous communities struggling to find

The Carcross/Tagish First Nation (C/TFN) in the Yukon has signed an agreement with the federal government to lead the clean-up of several contaminated sites on its traditional territory. This includes the former Arctic Gold and Silver mine, the Venus mine, and the Chooutla residential school site. The agreement marks a significant step in empowering the

Willie Ermine, a traditional health counselor for Sturgeon Lake First Nation, reflects on a formative experience from 45 years ago when his uncle took him and his brother to a clearing by Sturgeon Lake, subtly encouraging them to connect with the land. This moment led to Ermine’s lifelong work of creating cultural camps and land-based

Caldwell First Nation has made a significant step in Indigenous economic empowerment by purchasing an equity stake in the Chatham to Lakeshore electricity transmission line. This partnership with Hydro One marks a 50-50 equity share, allowing the First Nation to have input on environmental aspects and generate returns on its investment. The move supports economic

The most recent homeless count in Metro Vancouver, conducted in mid-March 2024, revealed that at least 5,232 people are homeless in the region, marking a 9% increase from 2023. Since 2005, the number of homeless individuals has risen by 141%, outpacing the region’s population growth, which now exceeds three million. This underscores a severe shortage

Shelter House Thunder Bay has launched a new campaign called YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) to spark conversations about the need for homeless shelters and social services in the community. The campaign advocates for the establishment of temporary shelters and support services in local neighborhoods to assist marginalized groups, particularly those experiencing homelessness. Brendan Carlin,

Charlene Blake, newly elected chief of the Gwichya Gwich’in band in Tsiigehtchic, N.W.T., has made addressing substance abuse and the community’s housing shortage her top priorities. Blake, who works at the local health centre and has previously served as acting sub-chief and a councillor, aims to improve wellness services, focusing on “on-the-land wellness” and providing