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Alaska Airlines vice-president apologizes to passenger over sacred medicine pouch incident
Indigenous·New Tipiziwin Tolman got an apology from an Alaska Airlines vice-president after her story about a flight attendant asking her to remove sacred medicine pouches from her neck during a flight appeared on the CBC News website Friday.
Alaska Airlines passenger says flight attendant told her to remove sacred medicine pouches
Indigenous·New A passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to Vancouver said a flight attendant asked her to remove her sacred medicine pouches from her neck or deplane. Dakota/Lakota student says she was told passengers are not allowed to wear anything around their necks Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Nov 06, 2026 2:49 PM EST | Last Updated: 8 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
73-year-old Kanien'kéha speaker is McGill’s 1st PhD in Indigenous language revitalization
Indigenous·New At 73, Mary Onwá:ri Tekahawá:khwen McDonald from Akwesasne Mohawk Territory is the first graduate of McGill University’s Ad Hoc PhD program in Indigenous Language Revitalization. 'Language also embodies cultural knowledge,' says linguistics professor Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Nov 02, 2026 5:45 PM EST | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
73-year-old Kanien'kéha speaker is McGill’s 1st PhD in Indigenous language revitalization
A new Montreal-style deli is opening up shop near Edmonton Saint Laurent is a new deli and restaurant coming to a spot near Edmonton, and it is focused on bringing the food of Montreal all the way to Alberta. …
Six Nations takes Canada and Ontario to court over Haldimand Tract Original
Indigenous A trial decades in the making begins Monday in Toronto, as Six Nations of the Grand River sues Canada and Ontario, saying the Crown sold off their land and mismanaged their trust funds. Trial begins Monday, hearings could take a decade Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 5 Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
Six Nations takes Canada and Ontario to court over Haldimand Tract
Royal Families Now Former Prince Andrew files a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residence sudbury.com - Canadian Press • 50m LONDON (AP) — Britain’s former Prince Andrew has filed a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residences.
Cree director's new film Smudge the Blades to premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
Indigenous·New Growing up, Cree actor and filmmaker Cody Lightning, was the only Indigenous player on a local sports team called 'The Indians.' Now he's using that experience in his second feature film, Smudge the Blades, which premieres at TIFF on Sept. 12.
How a Kanien'kehá:ka community's radio station became a crisis hub on 9/11
Indigenous·New On Sept. 11, 2001, there were at least 800 ironworkers from Haudenosaunee communities working on various projects across New York City. A radio station in Kahnawà:ke became a crisis hub for the community. Kahnawà:ke radio station K103 'marked safe' about 800 ironworkers Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 14 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 6 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
North of North embodies the slow fashion trend with practical works of art in Season 2
Indigenous·New The costumers for North of North Season 2 pair the slow fashion of traditional Inuit parkas and furs with patterns, textures and colours that 'pop' against the white Arctic backdrop. Series and its costuming 'shows how dynamic our people are and our culture,' says seamstress Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Sep 08, 2026 7:51 AM EDT | Last Updated: 24 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
North of North embodies the slow fashion trend with practical works of art in Season 2
4 Bodyweight Exercises That Rebuild Lost Muscle Faster Than Weight Training After 45 If you want to rebuild muscle mass, all you need is your body weight to get started. Since sarcopenia—the natural loss of lean muscle mass—can occur …
Woodland dancer wins hearts at the Saugeen powwow
Indigenous Kiniw Tenasco, a Woodland dancer, won the hearts of folks at the Saugeen First Nation powwow this past weekend and online after his mom shared a video of him. Sunshine Tenasco, who is Anishinabe from Kitigan Zibi in Que., captioned the video that her son was born with Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
Woodland dancer wins hearts at the Saugeen powwow
Weather continues to be a tricky factor in suppression efforts. Note: This story is based on the latest available information as of 9:55a.m. PST, Aug. …
Na-Me-Res opens its doors to a new complex for Toronto's unhoused men
Indigenous On July 28, Na-Me-Res along with the City of Toronto held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the official opening of 20 new homes for Indigenous men who are transitioning out of the shelter system or experiencing homelessness. 'Changes their life in a positive direction' says director Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Aug 07, 2026 6:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
Aóskon Kanien’kéha wahontewennón:tahkwe’ tsi nikarì:wes wahontia’tarò:roke’
Indigenous Sewenhnì:ta tsi náhe’ wahontia’tarò:roke’ tsi nihá:ti ne Kanien’kéha shakotirihonnién:ni tánon’ tsi ionterihwaienstáhkhwa’ ronterihwahtentià:tha’ ne ionkwe’towá:nen’s raotirihwà:ke, ià:ia’k nikaná:take nithonenónhseron aóskon onkwehonwehnéha wahontá:ti’. Tekeníhaton kí:ken onterihwahtén:ti’ ne Aóskon Kanien’kéha Ionkwe’towá:nen Ionteweiénstha’ Iontia’tarò:roks, Ken’taróhkwen nón:we Ohiarihkó:wa 13 tsi niió:re’ 16 shiská:rahkwe’.
Kanien'kéha adult immersion gathering held entirely in the language
Indigenous A gathering last month of teachers and administrators from each Kanien'kéha adult immersion program across six Kanienʼkehá:ka communities was held entirely in the language, with simultaneous interpretation. Event included live translation for non-speakers Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Aug 05, 2026 6:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 31 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
'All for nothing:' Lacrosse players bumped from Ontario championships due to residency policy
Indigenous·New Seven members of the St. Catharines Athletics box lacrosse team have been told they are ineligible to play due to policies on residential boundaries, days before the start of the provincial championships.
'All for nothing:' Lacrosse players bumped from Ontario championships due to residency policy
4 hours ago Spend a weekend in Toronto (or any big city for that matter) and you’re sure to come across a familiar sight: a long, coiling queue with seemingly no end and no beginning. A curious onlooker stops to ask someone in the thick of it what all the hubbub is about. They get a shrug in response, but line …
Decades later, former OI Group employees face ever-mounting income tax debt
Some former OI Group employees are still dealing with insurmountable tax debt, decades after the company's fight with the federal government over tax exemptions on-reserve. OI Group had two businesses, OI Leasing and Native Leasing Services (NLS), based on-reserve, that placed First Nations employees in off-reserve jobs for off-reserve organizations.
Decades later, former OI Group employees face ever-mounting income tax debt
She Walked Over 200 Miles in the Snow to Feed a Starving Army. The Oneida Nation Has Remembered Polly Cooper for 250 Years As one of America’s first allies, the Oneida Nation sent 47 warriors to Valley Forge in 1778. Among them was a woman named Polly Cooper, whose skill, …
Solidarity walk in downtown Niagara Falls, Ont., Friday aims to support Kashechewan evacuees
Hamilton Members of the Indigenous community and supporters will host a solidarity walk in downtown Niagara Falls on Friday to protest how Indigenous people evacuated from Kashechewan First Nation were portrayed at a recent city council meeting. Controversy erupted after a former chief administrative officer for the City of Niagara Falls told council that some residents may have the mistaken impression that evacuees from Kashechewan are experiencing homelessness.
Solidarity walk in downtown Niagara Falls, Ont., Friday aims to support Kashechewan evacuees
Indigenous Community Now Mayor apologizes for comments about Indigenous evacuees in Niagara Falls stcatharinesstandard.ca - Ray Spiteri • 51m Jim Diodati says he would meet with demonstrators at the end of Friday’s march at city hall.
America 250 art exhibit shows Turtle Island is 'still our house' for Haudenosaunee
Indigenous As the United States gears up to celebrate 250 years of independence, a Haudenosaunee art exhibit in New York state shows a history less heroic than the version taught in schools. Howes Cave, N.Y., museum aims to balance 'heroic' Revolutionary War narrative Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Jul 02, 2026 6:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 41 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
Apology comes after controversy over comments about Indigenous evacuees in Niagara Falls
Indigenous community members and organizations say they feel targeted after comments made by a former Niagara Falls administrator as well as the current mayor at a city council meeting about evacuees overburdening the city.
Apology comes after controversy over comments about Indigenous evacuees in Niagara Falls
LCBO 13 hours ago Over A Year Into US Booze Boycott, Canadian-Made Alcohol Is Selling Better Than Ever thedailypour.com - Pedro Wolfe • 13h Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks after signing an agreement with the Webequie First Nation at Queen’s Park in Toronto on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.
Tyendinaga's Kenhtè:ke Language and Cultural Centre is open for learning Original
Indigenous Designed for students, by students, the Kenhtè:ke Language and Cultural Centre is open after nearly ten years of planning. Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na, the Kanien'kéha language immersion program ranging from early years to adult will now be housed in the new space.
Tyendinaga's Kenhtè:ke Language and Cultural Centre is open for learning
Icon version of the Flipboard logo Indigenous Community 11 hours ago KEPO launches soil sampling campaign - Indigenous Lands & Resources Today ilrtoday.ca - pmilrtoday • 11h (Kahnawake – 15 Ohiarí:ha/June 2026) The Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) wishes to inform the community that it is actively … Hair 19 hours ago Before & After Photos Of Celebs Who Rocked Mohawks thelist.com - Derek Faraci • 19h Celebs often express themselves through hairstyle; a new 'do can signal a...
Unpacking the complicated legacy of poet Pauline Johnson
For some growing up on Six Nations of the Grand River, 19th century poet Pauline Johnson was like "a shadow figure," who haunted the dilapidated Chiefswood mansion that still sits on the Grand River. "It's not that we didn't take pride in her but we just didn't really know her well enough," said Rick Monture, who is Kanien’kehá:ka from Six Nations.
Unpacking the complicated legacy of poet Pauline Johnson
Culture 3 hours ago Haruki Murakami has a new book coming out and fans know what to expect – for the most part The Conversation UK - Thomas Caffrey • 3h A new novel by the Japanese author Haruki Murakami is set to hit bookshops this summer. The Tale of KAHO is an expansion of four interlinked short … Ideas 3 hours ago Therapy for billionaires Aeon Media - Alexa Clay • 3h As my grandfather’s billions taught, wealth can be a poison.
Rihanna learns Kanien'kéha word to thank Air Canada flight attendant
Indigenous·New Kanien’kehá:ka flight attendant Lily Kahnerahtiio Dailleboust gifted Rihanna a beaded lanyard on a flight last week from Toronto Island to Montreal. Moment of gratitude was captured on video Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Jun 08, 2026 5:47 PM EDT | Last Updated: 18 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
Rihanna learns Kanien'kéha word to thank Air Canada flight attendant
13 hours ago Private jet crashes on runway during emergency landing at Dominican Republic airport The Independent - Holly Bishop • 13h A private jet crashed on a runway during an emergency landing at an airport in the Dominican Republic. Footage shows the Gulfstream G200 attempting to touch down at La Romana International Airport, Dominican Republic on Sunday (7 June). It then erupted into a fireball, before huge plumes of black smoke started rising into the sky.
Reclaiming Sámi tradition in contemporary spaces at imagineNATIVE
Indigenous Sámi representation at this year's imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival in Toronto ranges from comedy and documentary film to immersive musical experiences. The largest Indigenous film and media arts festival in the world brings Indigenous cultures from around the globe under one roof for a week in June.
Residential school site stewards explore potential of UNESCO World Heritage Site designation
Home / Around Canada / Residential school site stewards explore potential of UNESCO World Heritage Site designation UNESCO designation would apply ‘international peer pressure’ to preserve sites, says project lead Site stewards of former residential schools and representatives from Woodland Cultural Institute gathered May 28-29 in Brantford, Ont., to discuss proposing residential schools for UNESCO World Heritage Site desgination.
Residential school site stewards explore potential of UNESCO World Heritage Site designation
Indigenous·New Site stewards of former residential schools across Canada met last week to start the process of proposing residential schools for UNESCO World Heritage site designation. UNESCO designation would apply 'international peer pressure' to preserve sites, says project lead Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Jun 01, 2026 6:15 PM EDT | Last Updated: 10 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
State's investigation of time out boxes in Akwesasne classroom orders reforms
Indigenous·New The New York State Education Department released a report in early May, following an investigation into the use of time out boxes in classrooms at St. Regis Mohawk School in Akwesasne Mohawk Territory and the three other schools in the district.
State's investigation of time out boxes in Akwesasne classroom orders reforms
Self Defense 1 hour ago Karmelo Anthony’s self-defense claim could define murder trial in high school track meet stabbing: analyst Fox News - Stepheny Price • 1h More than a year after 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed during a confrontation at a Frisco high school track meet, the Texas suspect accused of killing him is expected back in court as jury selection begins for his murder trial on Monday.
3 regional Indigenous tourism boards separate from ITAC amid ongoing financial concerns
SHOTLIST: DUHOK, IRAQ (MAY 15, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF DRONE SHOTS OF HIROR VILLAGE IN AMEDI DISTRICT OF DUHOKDUHOK, IRAQ - MAY 15: The village of Hiror in Duhok’s Amedi district joined the Biyara and Rawanduz regions as official candidates for the UN Tourism ‘Best Tourism Villages’ 2027 title. The initiative, managed by UN Tourism (formerly UNWTO), recognizes rural destinations that leverage tourism to preserve cultural heritage, traditions, and biodiversity.
3 regional Indigenous tourism boards separate from ITAC amid ongoing financial concerns
Indigenous·New Three Indigenous tourism organizations say they are withdrawing support from the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada over concerns about "financial mismanagement and lack of transparency in fund allocation" over several years.
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada 'cash flow' issues hurting small businesses owed money
13 hours ago Two lucky people won the $143 million April 29 Powerball jackpot, and nearly 90 more across 20 states won the Powerball's $2 million and $1 million prizes. The jackpot, which has a cash value of $65.2 million, was won by two lucky people in Kansas and Indiana, according to Powerball's website. Once …
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada 'cash flow' issues hurting small businesses owed money
Carey Perkins's business was approved in January 2025 for a grant of $25,000 to cover studio space, insurance and overhead expenses. But over a year later, she still hasn't received anything. Perkins, who is Kanienʼkehá:ka from Akwesasne, owns Niio Perkins Designs and is well-known for her raised beadwork jewelry. Perkins is among several small business owners that were counting on funding through the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) they have not received.
Indigenous identity researcher to appeal decision in defamation case
Indigenous·New Darryl Leroux, an associate professor at the University of Ottawa who lost a defamation case against academic Michelle Coupal in March, filed a Notice of Appeal with the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. Sask. judge ruled in plaintiff's favour in March, awarding $70K in damages Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Apr 20, 2026 5:04 PM EDT | Last Updated: 8 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
Six Nations runner chases his great-great-grandfather Tom Longboat's Boston Marathon time Original
Indigenous·New Kristian Jamieson is running the Boston Marathon for the second time this year and intends to get as close as he can to his great-great-grandfather's record time of 2:24:24 on Monday. Kristian Jamieson intends to get as close as he can to Longboat's time of 2:24:24 Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Apr 17, 2026 12:00 PM EDT | Last Updated: 4 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
150 years later the legacy of the Indian Act on Indigenous names lingers in many communities
Indigenous·New Even though the Indian Act, which became law 150 years ago this month, was amended in 1951 to repeal the ban on ceremonies, naming ceremonies lost favour through the 1950s and 1960s. Historian says naming ceremonies continued in secret under the nose of the Indian Agent Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Apr 15, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 8 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
150 years later the legacy of the Indian Act on Indigenous names lingers in many communities
The Globe and Mail Members of an Iqaluit club sharpen skills rooted in survival and find a shared warmth at Arctic Winter Games in Yukon The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail
Indigenous Nurses Day celebrates their contributions to the nursing profession
Indigenous·New Indigenous Nurses Day is April 10, which is the birthdate of Edith Anderson Monture, a Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) woman and the first First Nations woman to become a registered nurse in Canada. The day acknowledges the significant contributions of First Nation, Métis and Inuit nurses to health and wellness in the nursing profession.
How the Indian Act has impacted the lives of one Anishinaabe family
Indigenous·New In 1971, Jeanette Corbiere Lavell challenged the part of the Indian Act that removed a woman's Indian status if she married a non-Indigenous man, asserting that it violated her right to equality under the Canadian Bill of Rights.
How the Indian Act has impacted the lives of one Anishinaabe family
After 150 years, Canada still has an Indian Act. Why is it so hard to get rid of? For the last 150 years, the Indian Act has governed the lives of First Nations people. "It means control of our people, control of my community, of my …
Susan Aglukark’s 35-year music career celebrated at Six Nations event
Indigenous·New The Inuk singer-songwriter from Arviat, Nunavut, was honoured on Wednesday by musicians and industry professionals at a symposium in Six Nations of the Grand River near Hamilton. 'Anything is possible' if you keep your dreams alive, says Inuk singer-songwriter Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Mar 26, 2026 4:27 PM EDT | Last Updated: 9 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
Impacts of Indigenous identity defamation decision open to debate
Indigenous·New A successful defamation lawsuit in Saskatchewan against an Indigenous identity researcher has people talking about its possible impacts. Case in Saskatchewan has drawn attention online and in the academic sphere Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Mar 20, 2026 4:34 PM EDT | Last Updated: 11 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
Indigenous identity researcher loses defamation case in Sask.
Indigenous·New A Saskatchewan judge has awarded an academic $70,000 in damages, ruling she was defamed by statements that she was pretending to be Indigenous to further her career. University of Regina prof 'was not dishonest in her belief, and she was not a pretendian,' says judge Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Mar 18, 2026 5:40 PM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
AI-generated content on Indigenous cultures could be harming revitalization efforts: experts
AI-generated Indigenous language dictionaries, elders’ teachings and history circulating online could be harming culture and language revitalization efforts, say experts. Content can easily and convincingly be created by generative artificial intelligence. Large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT are trained on massive amounts of data and use predictive guesswork to generate a response.
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