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Treaty 8 Nations challenge Alberta's Crown land sale in court
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Four Treaty 8 Nations in northern Alberta have launched a court challenge against the province, claiming Alberta violated their Treaty rights through its latest Crown land sale that the Nations say continues a long pattern of dispossession.For the Na

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Treaty 8 Nations challenge Alberta's Crown land sale in court

Four Treaty 8 Nations in northern Alberta have launched a court challenge against the province, claiming Alberta violated their Treaty rights through its latest Crown land sale that the Nations say continues a long pattern of dispossession.For the Nations of the North Peace, land is not a commodity, but a living relationship passed from one generation to the next, a connection Alberta’s actions continue to threaten, the Nations assert.

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Dr. Andrew Bear Robe: A life well lived
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Dr. Andrew Bear Robe, Mi'kaniki'soyi February 2, 1942 - October 12, 2025

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Dr. Andrew Bear Robe: A life well lived

Andrew Bear Robe was a prominent and deeply respected figure in Canadian Indigenous affairs, hailing proudly from the Siksiká Nation. Throughout his life, Dr. Bear Robe dedicated himself to advancing the voices, rights, and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples across Canada. His tireless work, wisdom, and devotion to his community earned him recognition as both a leader and a teacher—a man who lived by the principles of respect, humility, and service to others.

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Canada and Manitoba ministers continue to "pass the buck" jeopardizing permanent backup generator solution at Pukatawagan
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With the 2,200 citizens of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation having finally just returned to their homes after Manitoba Hydro fixed a power outage that continued for 126 days, the very first winter storm in Manitoba caused widespread power outages acros

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Canada and Manitoba ministers continue to “pass the buck” jeopardizing permanent backup generator solution at Pukatawagan

With the 2,200 citizens of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation having finally just returned to their homes after Manitoba Hydro fixed a power outage that continued for 126 days, the very first winter storm in Manitoba caused widespread power outages across northern Manitoba and states of emergencies to be declared at the Opaskwayak Cree Nation and the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. 

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#NewsBotOct 15

New collection examines the continuum of life through the intimacy of poetry
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Métis writer Katherena Vermette says it is "incredibly humbling" when she considers that she's here for only a finite amount of time."When we think about what's most important, it ends up being our loved ones; those we care for and we'll leave behi

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New collection examines the continuum of life through the intimacy of poetry

Métis writer Katherena Vermette says it is “incredibly humbling” when she considers that she’s here for only a finite amount of time.“When we think about what's most important, it ends up being our loved ones; those we care for and we'll leave behind when we pass from this plane. The idea of legacy. And we also come from a great legacy. We're many, many centuries into this. So, we're coming from something and building something out. It does feel incredibly humbling,” she said. 

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Gallery exhibit shows the tradition of giving it all away makes for truer wealth
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The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art has launched an exhibit titled NDN Giver that will run until Feb. 22, 2026.It is curated by Amelia Rea, who is the assistant curator at the gallery in Vancouver, and who is a Tsiits Git'anee clan member from Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, a group of islands off the northwest coast of British Columbia. NDN Giver explores the meaning and practice of First Nations gift giving.

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Gallery exhibit shows the tradition of giving it all away makes for truer wealth

The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art has launched an exhibit titled NDN Giver that will run until Feb. 22, 2026.It is curated by Amelia Rea, who is the assistant curator at the gallery in Vancouver, and who is a Tsiits Git’anee clan member from Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, a group of islands off the northwest coast of British Columbia. NDN Giver explores the meaning and practice of First Nations gift giving.

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New Indigenous ceramics gallery now a permanent feature of the Gardiner Museum
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The Gardiner Museum in Toronto will open its new 9,000 sq. ft. ground floor space on Nov. 6 following a $15.5 million transformation, described as a once-in-a-generation renovation.

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New Indigenous ceramics gallery now a permanent feature of the Gardiner Museum

The Gardiner Museum in Toronto will open its new 9,000 sq. ft. ground floor space on Nov. 6 following a $15.5 million transformation, described as a once-in-a-generation renovation. 

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Saskatchewan apologizes and reaches agreement-in-principle with residential school survivors
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An agreement -in-principle has been reached between the Saskatchewan government and those who attended an Indigenous residential school in a northern village in the province.During a news conference held Sept. 29, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe apologized to survivors who were students at Île-à-la-Crosse School. Moe also said the province will be providing $40.2 million in compensation to them.

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Saskatchewan apologizes and reaches agreement-in-principle with residential school survivors

An agreement -in-principle has been reached between the Saskatchewan government and those who attended an Indigenous residential school in a northern village in the province.During a news conference held Sept. 29, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe apologized to survivors who were students at Île-à-la-Crosse School. Moe also said the province will be providing $40.2 million in compensation to them.

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Indigenous art exhibit returns to McMichael gallery
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Some new works that have never been displayed are included in an Indigenous-themed exhibit that has opened at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.But this isn't the first time the exhibit, titled Early Days: Indigenous Art at the McMichael, has been on display at the prestigious museum located in Kleinburg, Ont., a village just north of Toronto.

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Indigenous art exhibit returns to McMichael gallery

Some new works that have never been displayed are included in an Indigenous-themed exhibit that has opened at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.But this isn't the first time the exhibit, titled Early Days: Indigenous Art at the McMichael, has been on display at the prestigious museum located in Kleinburg, Ont., a village just north of Toronto.

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Coalition pleased legislation to create commissioner for modern treaty implementation has been introduced
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The Land Claims Agreements Coalition (LCAC) welcomes the reintroduction of federal legislation to establish a Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation (the Commissioner), introduced in the House of Commons on September 25, 2025. A Bill to establish the Commissioner was originally introduced into the House of Commons in October, last year. However, the Bill died on the Order Paper when Parliament was dissolved in March. Following the 2025 election, the LCAC called for the legislation to be reintroduced.

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Coalition pleased legislation to create commissioner for modern treaty implementation has been introduced

The Land Claims Agreements Coalition (LCAC) welcomes the reintroduction of federal legislation to establish a Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation (the Commissioner), introduced in the House of Commons on September 25, 2025. A Bill to establish the Commissioner was originally introduced into the House of Commons in October, last year. However, the Bill died on the Order Paper when Parliament was dissolved in March. Following the 2025 election, the LCAC called for the legislation to be reintroduced. 

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Misipawistik Cree Nation seeks court order to cancel licensed moose hunt in traditional territory
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Misipawistik Cree Nation Chief Heidi Cook filed a Statement of Claim in the Manitoba Court of King's Bench asking the Court to order the cancellation of licensed hunting for moose in those areas of the Traditional Territory of the Misipawistik Cree Nation that encompass Game Hunting Areas 10, 15 and 15A.

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Misipawistik Cree Nation seeks court order to cancel licensed moose hunt in traditional territory

Misipawistik Cree Nation Chief Heidi Cook filed a Statement of Claim in the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench asking the Court to order the cancellation of licensed hunting for moose in those areas of the Traditional Territory of the Misipawistik Cree Nation that encompass Game Hunting Areas 10, 15 and 15A.

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