Indigenous population in prison now over 1/3 of inmates
Last week, the Office of the Correctional Investigator said between 2005 and 2015 the indigenous prisoner population in both male and female facilities grew by over 50%. The report also says that although indigenous … Read More »
First Nations waiting to hear Federal budget education plans
First Nations communities across Canada are waiting to see what will come in Tuesday’s federal budget announcement. Earlier this week Indigenous affairs minister Carolyn Bennett announced the funding previously promised to First Nations education … Read More »
Huron Wendat nation disturbed by desecration of burial site in Barrie
The City of Barrie says it will meet with Huron-Wendat Grand Chief Konrad Sioui to discuss the possible desecration of indigenous human remains found during the construction of the Allandale Go Station lands in … Read More »
Ontario to invest in green energy on First Nations communities
Ontario announced a $13 million investment in two initiatives to help Indigenous communities address climate change and support economic growth. The province is providing $5 million from the Green Investment Fund to the Ontario Centre for … Read More »
45th Annual Little NHL Tournament closes today
The 45th Annual Little NHL Tournament concludes this week with a record breaking attendance. Over 195 teams were registered in the children’s hockey tournament. The event was held in Mississauga and is a March … Read More »