The MobileCare Clinic is a 38-foot travelling health van serving rural southwestern Ontario communities, offering free medical and mental health care without requiring health cards, appointments, or payment. Operated mainly by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and community partners, it aims to overcome traditional barriers to healthcare, such as transportation issues or hesitancy to […]

Dr. James Makokis, a two-spirit Plains Cree physician from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, leads the Humble Lodge near Pigeon Lake, Alberta—a safe, inclusive space offering two-spirit and trans Indigenous youth ceremonies that celebrate their identities. The Humble Lodge hosts an annual two-spirit fasting camp, a rite of passage ceremony traditionally held at puberty but adapted

A National Research Council of Canada (NRCC) report confirms that Indigenous communities experience house fire death rates about five times higher than non-Indigenous communities. Commissioned by the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council (NIFSC), the report analyzed fire data from 2005 to 2021 to highlight fire risks and data gaps in Indigenous areas. Arnold Lazare, NIFSC

The Southern First Nations Secretariat (SFNS) in Bothwell, Ontario, is hosting pop-up booths across southwestern Ontario to help Indigenous peoples apply for or renew their Secured Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) cards. These mobile clinics are set up at various locations such as school campuses, public parks, and pow wows to make the process easier

In response to the toxic drug crisis, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) launched Parents Like Us: An Unofficial Guide to Caring for a Young Person Who Uses Substances, a resource designed to offer hope and practical advice for caregivers. Unveiled in June, this free handbook combines evidence-based information with personal stories, artwork, and

Long Ago Peoples Place, an outdoor museum in the Yukon, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Founded by Harold Johnson and Meta Williams, the museum showcases Southern Tutchone culture through a collection of traditional dwellings, tools, and practices. Located on Champagne and Aishihik First Nations land, the site draws 5,000 to 10,000 visitors annually, with

This year, the commemoration of the Jay Treaty highlights First Nations’ right to cross the Canada-U. S. border freely. For 98 years, people have gathered every third Saturday of July at the Rainbow Bridge between Niagara Falls, NY and ON to support the treaty’s principles. The event, organized by the Indian Defense League of America,

British Columbia’s cabinet has been reshaped by Premier David Eby to better focus on jobs and the economy. Eby mentioned that the world has changed since the last election and believes the new team will effectively address current challenges. Ravi Kahlon is now the minister responsible for jobs, taking over from Diana Gibson, who will

First Nations elders displaced by wildfires are receiving traditional meals from volunteers who want to offer a taste of home. Grace Masse, from the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak harvester program, highlights the importance of traditional food for health and comfort, especially for those who have been uprooted from their homes. She expresses a personal commitment to

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) has declined an invitation to attend the upcoming Council of the Federation meeting with Premiers and National Indigenous Leaders, citing disagreement over the meeting’s composition. ITK expressed concern that the Council continues to include groups falsely claiming to represent Inuit, which undermines legitimate Inuit governance and contributes to public confusion. While