The B.C. Supreme Court recently ruled that the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Nation holds Aboriginal title to Tl’uqtinus — a once-thriving fishing village near Vancouver’s Fraser River — and has the right to fish nearby waters. The landmark decision came after a record-breaking 513-day trial and followed over a century of failed petitions, negotiations, and legal efforts […]

B.C.’s Housing Minister Christine Boyle has rejected Nanaimo City Council’s request to make a new supportive housing building on Terminal Avenue drug and alcohol-free. The city council had urged the province to implement a ban on substances, citing concerns from the local neighborhood and residents in recovery. Councillor Erin Hemmens explained that individuals who have

After 80 years, the Cree community of Kahkewistahaw First Nation revived the tea dance during their week-long traditional gathering earlier this month. The tea dance, once banned under the Indian Act, was taught by Ken Saddleback, a lodge keeper from the Samson Cree Nation. Originally called the “drunk dance,” it’s a lively, carefree dance meant

Thunder Bay City Council has selected the Hillyard lands at the end of Alloy Place as the location for a temporary shelter village after months of deliberation and rescinded decisions. The shelter is part of the city’s Enhanced Encampment Response plan aimed at addressing homelessness. In May 2023, council adopted a human rights-based approach to

A new photo project, Qanuinngitsiarutiksait, explores health and wellness among young Inuit in Winnipeg, revealing their struggles and the need for greater support. Fifteen Inuit youth, aged 16 to 25, participated by documenting their lives through photography and artwork. The project, led by Jeevan Toor, a PhD student, aimed to shed light on the challenges

Twenty young people are embarking on an educational voyage aboard the Polar Prince, traveling from Stephenville to Conne River for a week of learning and adventure. The group includes students from Nunavut, Miawpukek First Nation, and Qalipu First Nation, who will work alongside the crew and scientists from the Marine Institute. The expedition involves various

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