Supreme Court rules Metis and non-Status included in term “Indian”
The Supreme Court of Canada today ruled that the term “Indian” found in federal legislation like the Indian Act and the Constitution Act, includes all Aboriginal peoples including Métis and non-Status Indians. Minister of … Read More »
Kahnawake man arrested on child pornography
A 21 year old Kahnawake man has been taken into custody and faces charges of possession, distribution and access to child pornography. Kahnawake Peacekeepers and the SQ investigated the home of the man. Mohawk … Read More »
Indigenous and allies occupy INAC offices in Toronto and James Bay
Representatives from the indigenous community and a delegation of allies from the Black Lives Matter Toronto campaign have occupied the Indigenous Affairs office in downtown Toronto. Members of the public gathered to support the … Read More »
Report says First Nations more likely to have health issues
A report released today by the federal government says First Nations people off reserve aged 15 years or older are more likely to have health issues compared to the Canadian population. Over 60% of … Read More »
Emergency help dispatched for Attawapiskat
The province has committed up to $2 million dollars to fund emergency help to the community of Attawapiskat to deal with the on-going suicide crisis in the remote Ontario First Nation. Dr. Eric Hoskins, … Read More »