Iqaluit cabin owner says he’s not trespassing on Crown land
In August, Archie Angnakak found a letter taped to his cabin door saying he needed a lease for the land he has been occupying for about 20 years. The letter … Read More
Category: Indigenous
Indefinite Ekati layoffs create ‘hardship’ for Indigenous employees
About six months into being laid off, Ekati Mine worker Jake looks in his deep freezer and wonders how much longer his dwindling supply of country food will last. “If we … Read More
Indigenous news site overwhelmed by interest in moderate livelihood fishery
An independent Indigenous news site has been flooded by readers looking for information on the Sipekne’katik moderate livelihood fishery. People from across the country have been watching southwest Nova Scotia … Read More
Face mask initiative sending masks with Indigenous designs to remote First Nations
Several remote First Nations on the James Bay coast will soon be getting shipments of face masks adorned with designs by Indigenous artists. Last week, Tyson Wesley started selling masks … Read More
‘The world’s watching’: Mi’kmaw fishers use live broadcasts to combat violence and racism
The sister of a Mi’kmaw fisherman trapped in a building and attacked by a violent mob on Oct. 14 says social media and live streaming are crucial tools to combat racism and protect supporters of Mi’kmaw fishers and their new rights-based fishery … Read More
Federal NDP seeks emergency debate over mounting N.S. fishery dispute
The federal NDP is calling for an emergency debate in the House of Commons on Monday after a dispute between commercial fishermen and Mi’kmaw fishers in southwest Nova Scotia turned increasingly violent last … Read More
Blair approves request to boost RCMP presence as Nova Scotia lobster fishery dispute escalates
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair has greenlighted a request for additional RCMP support in Nova Scotia amid criticism that Ottawa has not done enough to protect community members embroiled in a … Read More
NDP candidate Nathan Cullen under fire for dismissive comments about Haida Liberal candidate
NDP candidate Nathan Cullen is under fire for comments about a Haida B.C. Liberal candidate, including disrespecting his nickname. Cullen, who is running in the Stikine riding in Northern B.C., was … Read More
B.C. Indigenous leaders disappointed by lack of focus on reconciliation during election campaign
First Nations leaders in British Columbia are urging the province’s politicians not to put reconciliation on the backburner this election campaign. “It all comes down to the [United Nations] Declaration … Read More
Hundreds attend Halifax rally to support Mi’kmaw during lobster fishery dispute
Hundreds of people gathered in Halifax on Sunday afternoon to show their support for Mi’kmaw fishers and their “moderate livelihood” lobster fishery in the wake of ongoing tensions in the southwestern … Read More
Mohawk communities in Quebec rally to show support for Mi’kmaw fishers
The two Mohawk communities near Montreal organized convoys along major highways on Sunday to show support for Mi’kmaw fishers in Nova Scotia. Several dozen vehicles — including diggers and ATVs — left the Mohawk community … Read More
‘Our nation is in danger,’ Mi’kmaw woman tells Halifax fishery rally
Hundreds of people gathered in Halifax Sunday afternoon to show their support for Mi’kmaw fishers and their moderate livelihood lobster fishery, in the wake of ongoing tensions in the southwestern … Read More