The comedic star that brings Canadians together to celebrate culture and Laughter As National Indigenous Month commences, it is the perfect time to shine a light on the incredible talent and contribution of Winnipeg comedian Paul Rabliauskas. For years, Paul has brought joy and laughter to audiences across Canada, leaving an indelible mark on the Read More…
Capturing the essence of Mi’gmaq heritage and becoming A master of multiple mediums in the Canadian art scene In the spirit of National Indigenous Month in Canada, we pay tribute to the remarkable talent and artistic vision of Tracey Metallic, a Mi’gmaq artist hailing from the Restigouche River region. Tracey’s artistic journey began as a Read More…
As a result of the allegations of sexual abuse perpetrated by a Catholic priest on an eight-year-old child in Little Grand Rapids, Manitoba, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) has expressed profound devastation. This deeply disturbing incident has again shed light on the harrowing history of sexual abuse within the Church and its systemic cover-up of Read More…
Today, May 5th, is recognized as Red Dress Day in Canada, a day dedicated to honouring and raising awareness for the thousands of Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit, and gender-diverse people who have experienced gender-based violence the country. The day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address the issue of violence against Indigenous Read More…
On Friday afternoon, Little Grand Rapids First Nation hosted a grand opening ceremony for its new Winnipeg Sub Office at 919 Notre Dame Avenue earlier in the afternoon. Members of the community attended the ceremony, and Chief Oliver Owen received his headdress during the event. The council members received blankets from community members as a Read More…
In a significant development for Indigenous Peoples in Canada, five British Columbia First Nations have reached a settlement with the provincial and federal governments on Treaty Land Entitlement claims. The settlements resolve long-outstanding claims that these First Nations did not receive all of the lands owed to them under Treaty 8, which they signed in Read More…
Today, British Columbia added a new cross-ministry office of the Indigenous Justice Secretariat to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in the justice system and Indigenous children and youth in care. This commitment was outlined in the BC First Nations Justice Strategy, which is designed by and for Indigenous Peoples to reform the colonial justice Read More…
Tuesday’s signing between Canada and the First Nations Child and family well-being Services is a significant achievement in Canada’s reconciliation with its Indigenous communities. The agreement empowers the Founding First Nations to take control and jurisdiction over child and family services for their Members and future generations. This agreement will bring life to Awaśak Wiyasiwêwin, Read More…
The Okanagan Indian Band recently held a Water Celebration to celebrate the completion of their water systems improvement project, marking a significant achievement for the community. After years of struggling with inadequate water reservoir capacity and elevated levels of manganese in their water system, community members can now breathe a sigh of relief. The completion of this Read More…
Jully Black, the Juno-winning R&B singer, was recently honoured by National Chief RoseAnne Archibald and AFN Knowledge Keepers with a Blanketing Ceremony and Eagle Feather for her performance of the Canadian National Anthem at the NBA All-Star game. Black, who is known for her powerful voice and soulful performances, made a bold statement during her Read More…
Canada and the United States continue to work towards modernizing the Columbia River Treaty, with the 16th round of negotiations taking place on March 22 and 23 in Washington, D.C. The negotiations are focused on a variety of topics, including cooperation to support aquatic life and biodiversity in the Columbia River Basin, ongoing studies regarding Read More…
Five Indigenous schools from across Alberta, Mistassiniy School, O’Chiese First Nation School, Paddle Prairie School, Piikani Nation Secondary School, and Sunchild School, were recently selected to participate in Inside Education’s 12th Youth Environmental Leadership Summit, “Generate and Navigate 2023”. The Summit took place in Canmore, Alberta, and brought together 20 high schools from Alberta and Read More…
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) has launched a Traditional Healers Program aimed at providing greater access to traditional healing modalities for the citizens of southern First Nations in Manitoba. The launch of the program was celebrated in a ceremony held at 11 am on this morning. SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels emphasized the importance of Read More…
Jordan’s Principle is a child-first principle that ensures all First Nations children can access the same level of services and care as other Canadian children. It is named after Jordan River Anderson, a young boy from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba, who was born with complex medical needs and lived his entire life in Read More…
The mistreatment of First Nations people in Canada’s healthcare system is a long-standing issue that requires urgent attention. Leaders of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Inc. (MKO) and Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin, Inc. (KIM) recently expressed their frustration with the Northern Health Region and the increasing incidents of mistreatment of First Nations people. These incidents continue to occur Read More…
Shamattawa First Nation, a remote community in northern Manitoba, has been in crisis for weeks. On Monday, Chief Jordan Hill declared a state of emergency, citing overcrowded housing and the resulting family pressure and addiction as the main cause of the community’s problems. He warned that the situation could worsen without immediate action from both Read More…
The Southern Chiefs Organization (SCO) in Manitoba has taken a significant step towards addressing the ongoing issue of murdered Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit, and gender-diverse people (MMIWG2S+). The organization has created an MMIWG2S+ Unit to address the system and dire issues Indigenous women face. This move comes after decades of advocacy by the community to Read More…
On February 27 and 28, 2023, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) hosted its first annual Survivors’ Healing Gathering at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg. The survivors’ healing gathering provided a safe and supportive space for survivors to share their experiences and begin the healing process. The event was an opportunity to acknowledge the impact Read More…
Louis Riel was a champion for Métis rights and freedom Louis David Riel 22 October 1844 – 16 November 1885) was a Canadian politician, a founder of the province of Manitoba, and a political leader of the Métis people of the Canadian Prairies. He led two revolutions against the government of Canada and its first post-Confederation prime minister, John A. Macdonald. He was Read More…
Monarchs have long played an important role in society and the world of currency. With the transition of power from Queen Elizabeth to King Charles, many countries around the world are in the process of replacing banknotes featuring the former monarch with the new king. This change is not without controversy, as the tradition of Read More…
Trustees of the Toronto District School (TDSB) Board have recently decided to require secondary students in the TDSB to take the Grade 11 English course: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis and Inuit Voices. This decision, which was made during a Regular Meeting, replaces the current mandatory Grade 11 English course, marking a significant shift in Read More…
On February 1, 2023, it was announced that five officers of the Prince George Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have been charged in the murder of Indigenous man, Dale Culver, who died in police custody on July 18, 2017, at the age of 35. This news has reignited the conversation about the systemic issues and Read More…
