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Chrystia Freeland · EdmontonDeputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia FreelandAfter Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the 2024 federal budget on April 16, Indigenous Services Canada Minister Patty Hadju tweeted her support.See the Story
First Nations chiefs alarmed, disappointed by Canada's 2024 budget
Edmonton, Alberta · EdmontonFor his new single “Just Make it Happen”, Indigenous roots-rock artist Nelson Little said he deliberately went looking for a carefree sound to match the inspirational tone of his storytelling. Little found that sound in memories of movie soundtracks from his youth that were peppered with upbeat, 1950s rock and roll.See the Story
Nelson Little creating space to ‘ignore every negative thing in life’ on new single
NHL · EdmontonZach Whitecloud believes knowing what it takes to become a Stanley Cup champion could prove to be a key ingredient for the Vegas Golden Knights this season in their playoff run. Whitecloud, from the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Manitoba, is a member of the Golden Knights and was with the team when it captured the National Hockey League title last June. The Golden Knights earned a berth into the 2024 playoffs this past Friday, April 12, thanks t…See the Story
Whitecloud hopes experience of Stanley Cup success helps Golden Knights as playoffs begin
Edmonton, Alberta · EdmontonThe Supreme Court of Canada has helped to restore the honour of the Crown by issuing a declaration in the Blood Tribe’s ‘Big Claim’ on April 12. The claim asserts that Canada shorted the Blood Tribe, located in southern Alberta, 162.5 square miles of reserve land promised at the time Treaty 7 was made in 1877.See the Story
Blood Tribe ‘Big Claim’ time-barred, but Supreme Court provides declaration in Crown’s ‘dishonourable’ conduct
Edmonton, Alberta · EdmontonRemote areas in northern Manitoba experience a constant struggle to acquire the bare necessities needed to survive. It wasn’t always like this though, explains Executive Director of Food Matters Manitoba (FMM), Demian Lawrenchuk. “For thousands of years our people thrived,” he says. Northern communities were at the centre of bountiful resources. “We had everything that we needed,” Lawrenchuk says. “My grandma, when she grew up, the only thing sh…See the Story
Local Indigenous non-profit tackles food insecurity in northern Manitoba Indigenous communities
Edmonton, Alberta · EdmontonKori Czuy is the Métis host of the podcast Ancestral Science, which emphasizes the importance of Indigenous culture, spirituality and worldview in scientific inquiry. On the show, Elders and Indigenous scientists talk about how science is defined, embraced and understood through spirit and relationality or connectedness.See the Story
A dozen Indigenous-led podcasts receive funding boost from new program
Edmonton, Alberta · EdmontonMore than 250 artists will showcase their work at the upcoming 17th Annual Artist Project being held from April 11 to April 14 at the Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto. The event provides a platform for Canadian artists to gain exposure and sell their work. A highlight will be the inclusion of works by Indigenous artists Jay Soule and Jake Kimble. Soule, whose brand is Chippewar, is from Chippewas of the Thames First Nation in …See the Story
Indigenous work on display at this year’s Artist Project in Toronto
Edmonton, Alberta · EdmontonJason Batise is a firm believer in laying all his cards out on the table. Batise is the executive director of the Wabun Tribal Council, which represents six Ojibwe and Cree First Nations in northern Ontario. Batise was a panelist at a session titled The Renewable Energy Journey at the Indigenous Led Projects Forum held in Toronto in early April. The two-day event, which concluded April 3, was staged at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.See the Story
