Six Nations and Kahnawake confirm no tobacco raids on rez in SQ bust
The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) announced they executed a major contraband tobacco raid, busting what they have called “aboriginal organized crime” at Kahnawake and Six Nations. The SQ issued a statement saying nearly 60 … Read More »
Christian churches accept UNDRIP; apologize for spiritual abuse of indigenous children through residential school
Christian church leaders from across Canada representing eight denominations held a press conference on Parliament Hill yesterday, declaring thier commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action 48. The call … Read More »
Pikangikum First Nation house fire leaves family of 9 dead
A house fire on Pikangikum First Nation has killed six adults and three children. The three bedroom house was reported to be in flames after 11pm on Tuesday. All nine victims were related. Police … Read More »
NDP Charlie Angus criticizes liberal funding to on reserve child welfare
NDP MP Charlie Angus said this week an Indigenous family was forced to go to court in an attempt to force the Liberal government to provide badly-needed orthodontic care. Angus criticized the Liberals for … Read More »
Canadian Catholic church repudiates Doctrine of Discovery and terra nullius
National leaders from the Catholic churches in Canada have signed two documents accepting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People into their faith practise. The church also shared another document saying … Read More »