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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 groups given just 2 months to consult on Pacific Link pipeline designation | Globalnews.ca

Vancouver news
October 1, 2026
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The government said it will work over the next year to complete consultations on the project itself, and to secure environmental safeguards, financing and Indigenous partnerships.

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’

Manitoba to protect burial site near former residential school | The Narwhal

The Narwhal
October 1, 2026
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Over 50 children who attended residential school are buried on the site of a Manitoba campground. It will be acquired by the province and used for education.

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.

Canada is backsliding on Indigenous rights. Let’s talk about how to do better

Bubble Pop
September 30, 2026
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Rachelgilmore says Canada is backsliding on Indigenous rights, pointing to residential school denialism and government bills that appear to sacrifice Indigenous rights for “nation building” projects.

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

2 people killed at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in B.C. were First Nations elders, Carney says | Globalnews.ca

Vancouver news
September 30, 2026
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Police said around 10:25 a.m., preliminary information indicated the driver of the vehicle may have experienced a medical emergency and struck four pedestrians.

What Is Reconciliation Without Truth? Protecting Residential School Survivor Records

The Rabble
September 30, 2026
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Kimberly Murray and Connie Walker discuss the impending destruction of 38,000 residential school survival records and the project to preserve them.

Calls grow for action on Residential School denialism after white nationalist gathering at Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation

The Rabble
September 30, 2026
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The white nationalist demonstration happened just days before the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

$40 Billion and Rising: What the Headline About Indigenous Spending Leaves Out

Froehlich Media
September 30, 2026
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A think tank’s startling numbers are making the rounds. They’re real. Without context, they’re misleading.

She Died in a Residential School and Was Buried in Secret

The Walrus
September 30, 2026
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The Walrus reports that she died in a residential school and was buried in secret.

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

Mary Louie recalls leaving residential school and why her band marks Orange Shirt Day a day early | Globalnews.ca

Global News Canada
September 30, 2026
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When Mary Louie was at Residential school she remembers wanting only one thing when she was a young girl at residential school: to get home.

Canada’s Indigenous health obligations can’t be separated from rights and reconciliation

The Conversation
September 29, 2026
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Commitments to Indigenous health research cannot be clawed back as part of proposed dismantling of equity, diversity and inclusion criteria for federal research funding.

Officials condemn masked gathering on B.C. First Nation land

Global News Canada
September 28, 2026
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Officials condemned a masked gathering that appeared to involve white nationalists on a B.C. First Nation, Global News reports. The demonstration took place Sunday and drew public reaction.

Rachel Gilmore links residential school denialism to B.C. gathering

Bubble Pop
September 28, 2026
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Rachel Gilmore argues that residential school denialism has helped embolden white nationalists after a masked group demonstrated on Indigenous land near Kamloops. She examines how prominent voices on the right have spread those claims.

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.

Research details how the Indian Act targeted Indigenous leaders

The Conversation
September 28, 2026
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An analysis says Section 141 of Canada’s Indian Act was used to surveil and intimidate Indigenous leaders and weaken political organizing, according to The Conversation.

Universities urged to rethink Indigenous identity checks

The Conversation
September 28, 2026
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Requirements for citizenship or status cards can disadvantage Onkwehón:we people whose ties to their nations were disrupted, scholars writing in The Conversation argue. They urge universities to handle identity checks with care.

Residential school survivors should decide fate of 38,000 testimonies

The Narwhal
September 28, 2026
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Canada plans to destroy about 38,000 residential school testimonies. Journalist Connie Walker and lawyer Kimberly Murray argue that survivors should decide what happens to these records, The Narwhal reports.

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.

Indigenous

Salish Woolly Dog Pelt Returns to British Columbia After More Than a Century

The Narwhal
September 23, 2026
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A rare Salish woolly dog pelt has returned to British Columbia after more than 100 years at the Smithsonian. The return is being marked as a significant moment for Indigenous communities.

Kenora Candidates Face Backlash Over Indigenous Views

HTN Editorial
September 20, 2026
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Kenora council candidates face severe backlash for expressing “hateful” views against First Nations people. This controversy has ignited widespread condemnation and calls for accountability ahead of the municipal election.

Cree Nation Urges Halt to Moose Hunting

HTN Editorial
September 20, 2026
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Misipawistik Cree Nation has requested a voluntary halt to moose hunting in its traditional territory, citing urgent concerns over declining populations. The First Nation is urging hunters to abstain as it seeks to protect the species amidst ongoing legal disputes with the Manitoba government.

Residential School Denialism Bill Sparks Outcry

HTN Editorial
June 6, 2026
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First Nations leaders are dismayed after the Canadian Senate voted against an amendment criminalizing residential school denialism. This decision is seen as a significant setback for truth and reconciliation efforts in Canada.

APTN National News: Nunavik TB Crisis & First Nations Garden

HTN Editorial
May 23, 2026
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APTN National News investigates the critical tuberculosis crisis gripping Nunavik, bringing vital awareness to this public health issue. Additionally, the broadcast celebrates the 25th anniversary of the First Nations Garden at the Montréal Botanical Garden, highlighting its cultural significance.

BC Coast Reserve: Bigger Than PEI

HTN Editorial
May 23, 2026
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A vast marine conservation reserve, exceeding the size of P.E.I., has been established on British Columbia’s central coast. This Indigenous-led initiative safeguards diverse marine ecosystems within the Great Bear Sea.

Indigenous

Nutrition North: Cultivating Food Entrepreneurship

HTN Editorial
May 23, 2026
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Canada’s Nutrition North program undergoes reform, shifting focus to fostering food entrepreneurship and regional solutions. This aims to bolster food security and economic independence in Northern communities.

CBC Pulls Plug on Indigenous Satire Show After Residential Schools Skeptics Complain

HTN Editorial
May 22, 2026
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CBC has paused production on Northland Tales, an unaired Indigenous prank comedy co-produced with APTN, after two figures known for questioning residential school history said they were deceived into participating.

Indigenous

Canada’s Cannabis Act: Time for Indigenous Rights?

HTN Editorial
May 18, 2026
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The Cannabis Act faces calls for significant amendments to accommodate Indigenous self-governance, particularly after recent RCMP raids. Leaders propose incorporating First Nations’ inherent right to regulate cannabis within their territories, aiming to address critical gaps left by the original legislation.

Baffinland Mines Seeks Creditor Protection

HTN Editorial
May 18, 2026
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Baffinland Iron Mines has initiated creditor protection proceedings to evaluate strategic options, including recapitalization or sale. Operations at the Mary River Mine in Nunavut are expected to continue without disruption.

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 […]