Indigenous

People rally on Parliament Hill on an International Day of Action to Search the Landfills, in Ottawa, on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. The remains of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran and another woman named as Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe, or Buffalo Woman, killed by an alleged serial killer, are believed to be in a landfill north of Winnipeg. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Indigenous women, girls killed at rate 6 times higher than non-Indigenous: StatCan

Most Indigenous women and girls were found to be killed by someone they knew, report says

People rally on Parliament Hill on an International Day of Action to Search the Landfills, in Ottawa, on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. The remains of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran and another woman named as Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe, or Buffalo Woman, killed by an alleged serial killer, are believed to be in a landfill north of Winnipeg. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
The Squamish Nation has filed a request to the BC Geographical Names Office to change the name of Mount Garibaldi. (Unsplash/Ashwini Chaudhary)

Squamish Nation requests return to traditional name for B.C. mountain peak

Mount Garibaldi known as Nch’ḵay̓ prior to colonization

The Squamish Nation has filed a request to the BC Geographical Names Office to change the name of Mount Garibaldi. (Unsplash/Ashwini Chaudhary)
Kanesatake elders with the Mohawk Mothers group arrive at Superior Court Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Mohawk Mothers worry evidence of bodies at McGill work site will be destroyed

Indigenous group believes there may be unmarked graves at the site

Kanesatake elders with the Mohawk Mothers group arrive at Superior Court Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
People march together at the University of British Columbia for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The federal statutory holiday recognizes abuses suffered by Inuit, First Nations and Metis people at hundreds of state and church-run residential schools. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

‘A shared responsibility’: quotes from the 3rd Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Hundreds gathered across Canada to mark the day on Saturday

People march together at the University of British Columbia for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The federal statutory holiday recognizes abuses suffered by Inuit, First Nations and Metis people at hundreds of state and church-run residential schools. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
The Blue Jays logo is pictured ahead of MLB baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Sgt. Chantal Larocque, who is an officer with the Anishinabek Police Service, sang the national anthem on Saturday as part of the Major League Baseball team’s ceremony for National Truth and Reconciliation Day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Indigenous police officer hopes to inspire with trilingual ‘O Canada’ at Jays game

Sgt. Chantal Larocque sang the national anthem for the team’s National Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony

The Blue Jays logo is pictured ahead of MLB baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Sgt. Chantal Larocque, who is an officer with the Anishinabek Police Service, sang the national anthem on Saturday as part of the Major League Baseball team’s ceremony for National Truth and Reconciliation Day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
The Supreme Court of Canada is seen, Friday, June 16, 2023 in Ottawa. Bill C-92, or An Act Respecting First Nations, Metis and Inuit Children Youth and Families, became law in June 2019. It affirms that Indigenous nations have sole authority of their children and establishes minimum standards in caring for them. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Indigenous groups stand firm with child welfare law before Supreme Court

An Act Respecting First Nations, Metis and Inuit Children Youth and Families became law in June 2019

The Supreme Court of Canada is seen, Friday, June 16, 2023 in Ottawa. Bill C-92, or An Act Respecting First Nations, Metis and Inuit Children Youth and Families, became law in June 2019. It affirms that Indigenous nations have sole authority of their children and establishes minimum standards in caring for them. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Karlene Harvey is the illustrator of the new Every Child Matters children’s book. (Medicine Wheel Publishing photo)

Indigenous artist teams with Orange Shirt Day founder for new children’s book

Phyllis Webstad, Tsilhqot’in artist to bring Every Child Matters to life for children 6 and up

Karlene Harvey is the illustrator of the new Every Child Matters children’s book. (Medicine Wheel Publishing photo)
Wamiss signing shirts in Carrot Park. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

500 kilometres: Wamiss finishes second sobriety walk for cancer

‘No matter what’s in front of you, don’t let it stop you’

Wamiss signing shirts in Carrot Park. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Fresh produce is shown at a market in Toronto on Wednesday Feb. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Food insecurity a ‘public health crisis’ for B.C.’s Indigenous kids

Food costs hurting First Nations children at disproportionately high levels here and across Canada

Fresh produce is shown at a market in Toronto on Wednesday Feb. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
The Nisg̱a’a Nation’s flag is laid across the exterior of the custom-built crate that houses the House of Ni’isjoohl Memorial Pole onto a plane in the United Kingdom on Sept. 14. (Master Corporal Nicolas Alonso, Canadian Armed Forces, via House of Ni’isjoohl/Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government)

Nisga’a pole return marks global landmark in reconciliation reckoning

Return to B.C. from Scottish museum could mark new chapter in post-colonial relationships

The Nisg̱a’a Nation’s flag is laid across the exterior of the custom-built crate that houses the House of Ni’isjoohl Memorial Pole onto a plane in the United Kingdom on Sept. 14. (Master Corporal Nicolas Alonso, Canadian Armed Forces, via House of Ni’isjoohl/Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government)
The House of Ni’isjoohl Memorial Pole returned to Terrace on Sept. 24, symbolizing a historic homecoming. (Sailor First Class Erin Roberts, Canadian Armed Forces, via House of Ni’isjoohl/Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government)

PHOTOS: Stolen totem pole returns to Nisga’a after 94 years in Scotland

Historic repatriation marks a significant milestone for the Nisga’a

The House of Ni’isjoohl Memorial Pole returned to Terrace on Sept. 24, symbolizing a historic homecoming. (Sailor First Class Erin Roberts, Canadian Armed Forces, via House of Ni’isjoohl/Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government)
Coast Salish artist Dahlila Charlie talks with onlookers about the Art of Reconciliation mosaic she designed at the Greenglade Community Centre. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Victoria Native Friendship Centre unveils Art of Reconciliation mosaic

Coast Salish artist Dahlila Charlie from Beecher Bay First Nation designed the mosaic

Coast Salish artist Dahlila Charlie talks with onlookers about the Art of Reconciliation mosaic she designed at the Greenglade Community Centre. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Members of the Gitxaala Nation, including Chief Councillor Linda Innes, front right, march to B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, April 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Court rules B.C. must fix mineral claims system after Ehattesaht challenge

Judge says B.C. has a duty to consult, but rejects Indigenous bid to quash existing claims

Members of the Gitxaala Nation, including Chief Councillor Linda Innes, front right, march to B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, April 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Mohawk artist Lee Claremont presents to the Indigenous Art Studio class at Mount Boucherie Secondary School. (Photo courtesy of Jim Elwood)

New B.C. grad requirement introduces students to local Indigenous teachings

Some school districts developing unique courses alongside First Nations to fulfill new requirement

Mohawk artist Lee Claremont presents to the Indigenous Art Studio class at Mount Boucherie Secondary School. (Photo courtesy of Jim Elwood)
A sign of an orange shirt is attached to a fence during a Truth and Reconciliation walk in Saskatoon, Sask., on Friday, September 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

Indigenous businesses striving for Truth and Reconciliation

Shopping for something to wear on Orange Shirt Day? Here’s what you need to know

A sign of an orange shirt is attached to a fence during a Truth and Reconciliation walk in Saskatoon, Sask., on Friday, September 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
Women dance during the Abyas song to cleanse and bless the ground for the cedar mortuary pole replica carved by Mungo Martin in 1955 was removed from Thunderbird Park during a commemorative ceremony on the grounds of the Royal B.C. Museum in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

‘Forbidden Music’ explores complex preservation of North Island Indigenous culture

Film documents 1950s efforts to preserve music threatened by potlatch ban, residential schools

Women dance during the Abyas song to cleanse and bless the ground for the cedar mortuary pole replica carved by Mungo Martin in 1955 was removed from Thunderbird Park during a commemorative ceremony on the grounds of the Royal B.C. Museum in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
Every Child Matters is a vital message on Truth and Reconciliation Day. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Every Child Matters is a vital message on Truth and Reconciliation Day. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
British Columbia’s environment minister says Joffre Lakes Provincial Park will remain closed until next Friday, after public access was shut down by two First Nations more than two weeks ago. George Heyman speaks during an announcement at Burns Bog, in Delta, B.C., on Monday, June 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park set to remain closed for another week

First Nations halting temporarily access to ‘harvest and gather’ resources

British Columbia’s environment minister says Joffre Lakes Provincial Park will remain closed until next Friday, after public access was shut down by two First Nations more than two weeks ago. George Heyman speaks during an announcement at Burns Bog, in Delta, B.C., on Monday, June 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Sisters Frances Bob, left and Jillian Harris, right, with Cowichan Tribes chief Lydia Hwitsum at Valerie Bob’s PhD commemoration on Aug. 9. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Recipient of SFU’s first home-delivered degree dies

Valerie Bob will be remembered for her courage and perseverance

Sisters Frances Bob, left and Jillian Harris, right, with Cowichan Tribes chief Lydia Hwitsum at Valerie Bob’s PhD commemoration on Aug. 9. (Photo by Don Bodger)
FILE - In this March 25, 2016, file photo, the sun sets over the Badger-Two Medicine area near Browning, Mont. A Louisiana company will relinquish the last remaining oil and gas lease on land near Montana's Glacier National Park that's sacred to Native Americans in the U.S. and Canada, under a legal agreement announced Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, that would resolve a decades-long dispute. (Greg Lindstrom/Flathead Beacon via AP, File)

U.S. company gets $2.6M to relinquish oil lease on sacred Native American land

The deal would resolve a decades-long dispute over the 25-sq.-km. oil, gas lease in the mountainous area

FILE - In this March 25, 2016, file photo, the sun sets over the Badger-Two Medicine area near Browning, Mont. A Louisiana company will relinquish the last remaining oil and gas lease on land near Montana's Glacier National Park that's sacred to Native Americans in the U.S. and Canada, under a legal agreement announced Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, that would resolve a decades-long dispute. (Greg Lindstrom/Flathead Beacon via AP, File)