First Nations confront Ontario mining bill

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:20 pm more...

Indigenous leaders are voicing strong opposition to new legislation aimed at expediting mining approvals on their traditional lands. Claiming they were not properly consulted, the First Nations are preparing for a direct, confrontational response to Ontario’s planned special economic zones.

cbc.ca / First Nations leaders in Ontario's Ring of Fire region demand Bill 5 be struck down

theglobeandmail.com / First Nations leaders warn of confrontation over Ontario’s ‘special economic zones’ in omnibus bill

citynews.ca / First Nations leaders pledge ‘confrontation on the ground’ over Ontario mining bill

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 21 hours ago #indigenous #ontario #protest #mining +

B.C. Fast‐Track Bill Meets First Nations Resistance

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:21 pm more...

In British Columbia, First Nations leaders and local governments are vocally opposing the proposed fast‐track legislation intended to speed up resource projects. Critics predict protests and looming litigation as the government pushes ahead with the initiative, leaving many to wonder if expedited approvals really trump community consultation.

thetyee.ca / ‘Kill the Bill.’ BC Faces Mounting Pressure Against Bill 15

thestar.com / B.C. First Nations fear protests and conflict over fast-track legislation

globalnews.ca / First Nations, local governments ramp up opposition to B.C. ‘fast-track’ bill

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 23 hours ago #provincial #indigenous #bc #protest +

Montreal future rink site reveals ancient Indigenous artifacts

Monday, May 19, 2025, 9:21 am more...

Archaeologists working at a future skating rink site near Montreal have unearthed prehistoric artifacts etched by Indigenous peoples dating from approximately 6,150 to 8,200 years ago. The discovery, made during routine excavations, underscores the rich historical layers hidden beneath modern development plans, hinting at further untold cultural narratives.

lapresse.ca / Sorel-Tracy | Des artefacts préhistoriques découverts sur le chantier d’une patinoire

theglobeandmail.com / Archeologists find prehistoric artifacts at future skating rink site near Montreal

globalnews.ca / Prehistoric artifacts discovered at future skating rink site near Montreal

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 4 days ago #quebec #infrastructure #indigenous #canada +

Nunavik village declares emergency over fire and water crisis

Sunday, May 18, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

In a dramatic turn in northern Quebec, a remote Nunavik village declared a state of emergency after a fire ravaged two homes in a community already crippled by a chronic water shortage. Residents now face dual crises with dwindling water supplies and the aftermath of the blaze inspiring swift, if fraught, local responses.

ledevoir.com / Un village du Nunavik déclare l’état d’urgence à cause d’un feu et d’une pénurie d’eau

nationalpost.com / Fires prompt state of emergency in Northern Quebec community plagued by water shortage

lapresse.ca / Incendie et manque d’eau | Un village du Nunavik déclare l’état d’urgence

thestar.com / Nunavik village declares state of emergency after fire breaks out amid water shortage

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 5 days ago #quebec #indigenous #canada #fire +

Wildfires force evacuation in Ontario First Nation community

Sunday, May 18, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

Over 800 residents were forced to evacuate from a northwestern Ontario First Nation amid raging wildfires that have left communities scrambling for safety. Local emergency declarations underscore the urgency as officials battle not only the flames but also the logistical challenges of protecting a vulnerable population.

citynews.ca / Wildfires force more than 800 to evacuate northwestern Ontario First Nation

nationalpost.com / Ontario First Nation threatened by multiple wildfires forced to evacuate over 800 residents

globalnews.ca / Wildfires force more than 800 to evacuate northwestern Ontario First Nation

theglobeandmail.com / Wildfires force more than 800 to evacuate northwestern Ontario First Nation

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 5 days ago #indigenous #ontario #canada #fire +

Pope Inaugural Mass Marks Historic Start with Canadian Delegation

Sunday, May 18, 2025, 5:20 am more...

In a grand ceremony at St. Peter’s Square, the first American pope, Leo XIV, launched his pontificate with a vibrant Mass attended by tens of thousands. The event featured historic moments and notable attendance by Prime Minister Mark Carney, who led the Canadian delegation amid a mix of tradition and modern-pageantry.

nationalpost.com / Mark Carney has brief audience with Pope Leo XIV after pontiff’s inaugural Vatican mass

ledevoir.com / Léon XIV amorce son pontificat en critiquant les excès du capitalisme

globalnews.ca / Mark Carney meets Pope Leo XIV after inaugural mass at the Vatican

ledevoir.com / Carney fait de la diplomatie à la messe inaugurale de Léon XIV

nationalpost.com / Ukraine has Canada’s ‘absolute support,’ Carney tells Zelenskyy in Rome

permalink / 9 stories from sources in 5 days ago #indigenous #canada #vatican #religion +

Manito Ahbee powwow marks 20-year cultural milestone in Winnipeg

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8:20 am more...

Celebrating 20 years of one of North America’s largest powwows, the Manito Ahbee event in Winnipeg continues to dazzle with vibrant traditions and dynamic performances. The festival not only honors enduring indigenous heritage but also proves that cultural celebrations remain refreshingly spirited—even when compared to modern distractions.

citynews.ca / Manito Ahbee: Manitoba powwow, one of North America’s largest, celebrates 20 years

thestar.com / Manito Ahbee: Manitoba powwow, one of North America's largest, celebrates 20 years

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 6 days ago #indigenous #culture #manitoba #winnipeg +

Quebec Nunavik patients evacuated amid persistent water crisis

Friday, May 16, 2025, 7:20 pm more...

In Quebec’s Far North, officials have been forced to evacuate patients from a health facility due to relentless water shortages in the Nunavik region. The persistent infrastructure woes leave residents and patients in a maddening limbo, as government attempts to remedy the crisis seem to lag behind urgent needs.

ledevoir.com / Des patients de Puvirnituq transférés à Montréal en raison d’un manque d’eau potable

lapresse.ca / Dans une communauté au Nunavik | Le gouvernement du Québec évacue des patients en raison de pénuries d’eau persistantes

thestar.com / Patients in Quebec's Nunavik region evacuated over persistent water shortages

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 6 days ago #quebec #indigenous #canada #health +

First Nation challenges Alberta’s sovereignty act in court

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

A First Nation is taking legal action against Alberta’s controversial sovereignty act, pushing forward a challenge that had been on ice pending negotiations. Legal representatives are arguing that proper consultation is overdue, setting the stage for a judicial showdown that could reshape provincial relations.

thetyee.ca / The Premier’s Promises Aren’t Enough to Save Bill 15

cbc.ca / Alberta separatism threats spur First Nation to revive lawsuit against Sovereignty Act

theglobeandmail.com / Indigenous groups in Alberta file lawsuit over possible separatism referendum

globalnews.ca / First Nation to push ahead with legal challenge of Alberta government’s sovereignty act

thestar.com / Onion Lake Cree Nation to proceed with legal challenge of Alberta sovereignty act

permalink / 5 stories from sources in 8 days ago #provincial #justice #indigenous #albert +

Enbridge pipeline stake sold to Indigenous groups in B.C.

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 9:22 am more...

Enbridge Inc. is set to divest its stake in a British Columbia natural gas pipeline system by selling it to Indigenous communities. The landmark deal, backed by a substantial federal loan guarantee, marks a significant step toward empowering local groups in energy ventures and reshaping regional resource management.

globalnews.ca / Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to First Nations group

calgaryherald.com / Enbridge to sell B.C. gas pipeline stake to Indigenous groups

financialpost.com / Enbridge to sell stake in B.C. pipeline to Indigenous groups

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 8 days ago #business #indigenous #pipelines #bc +