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Indigenous

Killer Shawn Lamb’s Parole Revoked

APTN
October 1, 2026
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Parole board says Shawn Lamb, 66, violated multiple conditions of his release

Indigenous

Manitoba moose hunt infringes Treaty rights: court

APTN
October 1, 2026
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A First Nation in northern Manitoba is taking the province back to court over its

Indigenous

Ottawa Delays Ending Second-Generation Cut-Off

APTN
October 1, 2026
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Feds have to decide what to do with amendment contained in S-2.

Indigenous

Innu surgeon’s 350km paddle for healing

APTN
October 1, 2026
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The annual expedition, led by Innu surgeon Dr. Stanley Vollant, saw 29 participants walk and paddle from Kitigan Zibi to Montreal

First Nations Denounce Pipeline, Allege Consultation Failures

APTN
October 1, 2026
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Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs is promising a legal fight and possible ‘boots on the ground’

Indigenous

Survivors’ Flag Raised for Truth & Reconciliation

APTN
October 1, 2026
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APTN News reports that the Survivors’ Flag was raised for Truth and Reconciliation.

Indigenous

Teaching Kids Reconciliation: Kinship & Culture

APTN
September 30, 2026
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When it comes to educating kids about truth and reconciliation, several educators in Winnipeg are

Indigenous

Understanding Residential School Trauma at Powwow

APTN
September 30, 2026
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The steady thump of drums could be heard in the background as drum groups and

Indigenous

Inuit in Ottawa Define Reconciliation on Their Terms

APTN
September 30, 2026
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A day of healing and reflection also exposed a divide in Ottawa: between celebrating Inuit culture and the daily reality facing poor and street-involved Inuit.

Indigenous

Kátł’odeeche Elder: Culture Upholds Healing

APTN
September 30, 2026
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Doug Lamalice’s mother, Sarah Elizabeth Lamalice, rarely spoke about her experience in Hay River Residential

Indigenous

New Correctional Investigator Appointed: David Paradiso

APTN
September 30, 2026
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APTN News reports that David Paradiso has been appointed the new Correctional Investigator.

Indigenous

Yukon Women’s Coalition Alarmed by RCMP Shelter Incident

APTN
September 30, 2026
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APTN News reports that the Yukon Women’s Coalition is alarmed by an RCMP shelter incident.

White Nationalism in Canada: Expert’s View

APTN
September 30, 2026
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APTN News reports on white nationalism in Canada, offering an expert’s view.

Indigenous

Kebaowek Nation Halts Nuclear Waste Consultations

APTN
September 30, 2026
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APTN News reports that Kebaowek Nation has halted nuclear waste consultations.

Indigenous

Indian Hospital Survivors Guide $385M Foundation

APTN
September 30, 2026
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APTN News reports that Indian Hospital survivors will guide a $385 million foundation.

Indigenous

Minister “Disgusted” by Anti-Indigenous Hate

APTN
September 28, 2026
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Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said she was “absolutely disgusted and appalled” after seeing a photograph of masked men on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc land. She made the comments after being asked about the gathering at a Monday event.

Indigenous

Alberta Referendum Sees Surge in Special Ballot Requests

APTN
September 28, 2026
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Treaty 8 Grand Chief reminds members to vote if they requested a special ballot

Indigenous

Oka Development Project Raises Kahnesatà:ke Concerns

APTN
September 28, 2026
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A proposed development in Oka has raised concerns among members of Kahnesatà:ke and other local residents. The mayor says he is weighing how to proceed.

Indigenous

Samian’s Cry: Grandmother’s Pain is Real

APTN
September 28, 2026
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Singer Samian shared his grandmother’s story and criticized orange T-shirts bearing slogans that deny the harm of residential schools.

Indigenous

Yukon First Nation’s Hologram Elders Preserve Culture

APTN
September 28, 2026
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Yukon’s Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nation is turning elders into holograms as a way to preserve its language and culture.

Ottawa Offers Indigenous Groups a 15% Equity Stake in the Trans Mountain Pipeline

APTN
September 23, 2026
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The federal government is offering Indigenous groups a 15% ownership stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline. The plan includes financial and advisory support to help participation.

AFN Chief Urges Ottawa Not to Rush Bill C-39 or a West Coast Pipeline Decision

APTN
September 23, 2026
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The Assembly of First Nations national chief is warning Ottawa against moving too quickly on Bill C-39 and a possible West Coast pipeline designation. She says First Nations engagement must come first.

Health

Canada’s Opioid Crisis: An In-depth Investigation

APTN
September 21, 2026
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APTN News’s InFocus team dives deep into Canada’s opioid crisis, exploring its medical dimensions and disproportionate impact on First Nations communities. Journalists Karyn Pugliese and Raven Brascoupe share insights from their ongoing investigation, including frontline perspectives and community-led solutions.

Indigenous

UN Tells Canada to End Indian Act Status Cut-Off — Indigenous Women Say Consultation Is Being Used to Delay Justice

APTN
May 12, 2026
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A United Nations body is pressing Ottawa to pass Bill S-2 and eliminate the second-generation cut-off in the Indian Act — a rule that strips status from First Nations descendants of mixed marriages. Indigenous women’s groups say decades of consultation […]