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Battiste says he’s been talking with chiefs about Bill C-5 to hear their opinions | @karynpugliese.bsky.social
Battiste says Liberals have mandate to push through projects law
Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says the Liberals were given a mandate to fast-track legislation to get major projects going.
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June 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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In the ongoing fight over Bill C-5, Kahnawake Grand Chief Cody Diabo went to Ottawa to protest the legislation.
It would allow the feds to identify infrastructure projects of national interest, accelerating the approval process through a single permit.
It would allow the feds to identify infrastructure projects of national interest, accelerating the approval process through a single permit.
Kahnawake grand chief protests Bill C-5 in Ottawa | APTN News
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June 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
In the ongoing fight over Bill C-5, Kahnawake Grand Chief Cody Diabo went to Ottawa to protest the legislation.
It would allow the feds to identify infrastructure projects of national interest, accelerating the approval process through a single permit.
It would allow the feds to identify infrastructure projects of national interest, accelerating the approval process through a single permit.
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The debate over fast-tracking legislation for so-called national interest projects is heating up.
One First Nations leader is promising a long, hot summer if the federal government passes Bill C-5.
That’s on this week’s Truth and Politics panel.
One First Nations leader is promising a long, hot summer if the federal government passes Bill C-5.
That’s on this week’s Truth and Politics panel.
Bill C-5 backlash: Chiefs warn of a long, hot summer | Truth & Politics
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June 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The debate over fast-tracking legislation for so-called national interest projects is heating up.
One First Nations leader is promising a long, hot summer if the federal government passes Bill C-5.
That’s on this week’s Truth and Politics panel.
One First Nations leader is promising a long, hot summer if the federal government passes Bill C-5.
That’s on this week’s Truth and Politics panel.
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This week, we've been heard the insights of artists who have faced pretendian accusations and call out culture head on.
Seasoned Indigenous music professionals Desiree Dorion and Leonard Sumner provide advice rooted in cultural and community care.
Seasoned Indigenous music professionals Desiree Dorion and Leonard Sumner provide advice rooted in cultural and community care.
Face Value - Part 4: Calling Culture In | APTN News
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June 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This week, we've been heard the insights of artists who have faced pretendian accusations and call out culture head on.
Seasoned Indigenous music professionals Desiree Dorion and Leonard Sumner provide advice rooted in cultural and community care.
Seasoned Indigenous music professionals Desiree Dorion and Leonard Sumner provide advice rooted in cultural and community care.
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I will be part of this symposium on local journalism in the Maritimes. Check out the website for more information and to register bringbacklocalnews.ca
Local News Matters
Local News Matters is a one-day symposium to bring together journalists, citizens, experts, and community leaders to talk about how to expedite the rebirth of local news in the Maritimes.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I will be part of this symposium on local journalism in the Maritimes. Check out the website for more information and to register bringbacklocalnews.ca
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Indigenous leaders meet at United Nations, discuss water, challenges in implementing UNDRIP
UN invites Indigenous leaders from around the world for meetings
Indigenous leaders from around the world are meeting at the UN to discuss various issues including the climate crisis.
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April 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Indigenous leaders meet at United Nations, discuss water, challenges in implementing UNDRIP
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As the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues continues this week, discussions focused on financing Indigenous Peoples' work.
But delegates say before that can happen, states must hold up to their commitments to implement UNDRIP.
But delegates say before that can happen, states must hold up to their commitments to implement UNDRIP.
Delegates at UN forum say states must hold up commitment to implement UNDRIP | APTN News
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April 23, 2025 at 11:18 PM
As the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues continues this week, discussions focused on financing Indigenous Peoples' work.
But delegates say before that can happen, states must hold up to their commitments to implement UNDRIP.
But delegates say before that can happen, states must hold up to their commitments to implement UNDRIP.
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LIVE: The Tŝilhqot'in National Government is calling for action on the toxic drug crisis in Canada, one year after their nation declared a state of emergency.
Tŝilhqot’in Nation calls for action on toxic drug crisis | APTN News
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April 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
LIVE: The Tŝilhqot'in National Government is calling for action on the toxic drug crisis in Canada, one year after their nation declared a state of emergency.
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Chief Roger William with the Tsilhqot'in National Government says they're asking for help to address the crisis in their own way.
Tsilhqot'in Nation calling for help in battling toxic drug crisis at UN
Members of the Tsilhqot'in Nation are at the UN in New York City calling for governments to help in the battle against the toxic drug crisis.
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April 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Chief Roger William with the Tsilhqot'in National Government says they're asking for help to address the crisis in their own way.
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Pam Palmater says there not much new when it comes to the Conservative platform.
Hill Times columnist Rose LeMay releases book on reconciliation.
Resource extraction is a hot topic at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
That’s on Nation to Nation.
Hill Times columnist Rose LeMay releases book on reconciliation.
Resource extraction is a hot topic at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
That’s on Nation to Nation.
TMU professor says Conservative platform more of the same on Indigenous issues | Nation to Nation
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April 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Pam Palmater says there not much new when it comes to the Conservative platform.
Hill Times columnist Rose LeMay releases book on reconciliation.
Resource extraction is a hot topic at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
That’s on Nation to Nation.
Hill Times columnist Rose LeMay releases book on reconciliation.
Resource extraction is a hot topic at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
That’s on Nation to Nation.
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Both the Liberal and Conservative parties have pledged during the federal election campaign to fast-track approvals for resource projects like mining and pipelines - but at what cost to Indigenous rights? | @karynpugliese.bsky.social
Critical minerals surge threatens protections for Indigenous Peoples
A surge in demand for critical minerals will threaten protections for Indigenous Peoples around the world says expert.
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April 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Both the Liberal and Conservative parties have pledged during the federal election campaign to fast-track approvals for resource projects like mining and pipelines - but at what cost to Indigenous rights? | @karynpugliese.bsky.social
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The first week of the 24th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues has wrapped up.
The theme this year is implementing UNDRIP and the challenges to hold the member states who signed onto it accountable.
The theme this year is implementing UNDRIP and the challenges to hold the member states who signed onto it accountable.
Implementing UNDRIP is the hot topic at UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
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April 26, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The first week of the 24th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues has wrapped up.
The theme this year is implementing UNDRIP and the challenges to hold the member states who signed onto it accountable.
The theme this year is implementing UNDRIP and the challenges to hold the member states who signed onto it accountable.
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A man from the Sipekne'katik First Nation has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a federal fisheries officer near Smith Settlement in Nova Scotia.
Mi’kmaw man arrested for allegedly assaulting fisheries officer | APTN News
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April 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A man from the Sipekne'katik First Nation has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a federal fisheries officer near Smith Settlement in Nova Scotia.
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Chiefs in Alberta are speaking out against Premier Danielle Smith, who will be tabling legislation supporting a referendum on the issue of separatism.
Here is what AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak had to say.
Here is what AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak had to say.
‘You are not going to take any treaty land’ says AFN national chief on separatism | APTN News
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May 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Chiefs in Alberta are speaking out against Premier Danielle Smith, who will be tabling legislation supporting a referendum on the issue of separatism.
Here is what AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak had to say.
Here is what AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak had to say.
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May 5th is the National Day of Recognition for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People – also known as Red Dress Day.
Over the weekend in Winnipeg, the family of Rebecca Contois held a celebration of life for MMIWG2S+.
Over the weekend in Winnipeg, the family of Rebecca Contois held a celebration of life for MMIWG2S+.
Celebration of life held for MMIWG2S+ organized by the family of Rebecca Contois | APTN News
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May 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
May 5th is the National Day of Recognition for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People – also known as Red Dress Day.
Over the weekend in Winnipeg, the family of Rebecca Contois held a celebration of life for MMIWG2S+.
Over the weekend in Winnipeg, the family of Rebecca Contois held a celebration of life for MMIWG2S+.
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A look at some of the MMIWG events across the country for Monday's National Red Dress Day, when communities gathered to honour and remember the lives of missing or murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
APTN News Brief: May 6, 2025—Red Dress Day events held across Canada; new MMIWG data project
Our lead story: a look at some of the MMIWG events across the country for Monday's National Red Dress Day, when communities gathered to honour and remember the lives of missing or murdered Indigeno...
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May 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A look at some of the MMIWG events across the country for Monday's National Red Dress Day, when communities gathered to honour and remember the lives of missing or murdered Indigenous women and girls.
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Hear more on APTN News Brief:
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The Toronto Police Service has agreed to reinvestigate the 2015 drowning deaths of two fishermen in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, assigning the case to its homicide unit following a request from the Ontario Provincial Police last month.
Toronto homicide unit takes over Mohawk fishermen drowning case
The new investigation by the Toronto police homicide unit was triggered by a two-year investigation by APTN Investigates
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May 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The Toronto Police Service has agreed to reinvestigate the 2015 drowning deaths of two fishermen in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, assigning the case to its homicide unit following a request from the Ontario Provincial Police last month.
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The Make-A-Wish Foundation made one Mi’kmaw youth's dreams come true.
Two years after he received a kidney transplant, he's going on the trip of a lifetime.
Two years after he received a kidney transplant, he's going on the trip of a lifetime.
Mi’kmaw youth’s dream comes true thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation | APTN News
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May 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The Make-A-Wish Foundation made one Mi’kmaw youth's dreams come true.
Two years after he received a kidney transplant, he's going on the trip of a lifetime.
Two years after he received a kidney transplant, he's going on the trip of a lifetime.
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“You hear ‘land back’, and it means a lot of different things to different people,” he said. “It’s been interesting trying to reframe some of these conversations about stewardship and land rights and treaties.” apnews.com/article/azil...
Lakota artist smudges the former gold mine inside the Black Hills
When Lakota artist Marty Two Bulls Jr. looks at the Black Hills of South Dakota, he doesn’t just see its natural beauty, he also sees a scar cut deep into the heart of the universe.
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April 7, 2025 at 5:22 AM
“You hear ‘land back’, and it means a lot of different things to different people,” he said. “It’s been interesting trying to reframe some of these conversations about stewardship and land rights and treaties.” apnews.com/article/azil...
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For the fourth year running, @gristnews.bsky.social is organizing pooled coverage of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the largest global gathering of Indigenous leaders and advocates. 🧵🔗⬇️
Grist organizes international pooled coverage of the 2025 UNPFII
High Country News, Mongabay, ICT, APTN, Whakaata Māori, IndigiNews, Osage News, the Associated Press, and Grist will report together and share their journalism among newsrooms.
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April 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
For the fourth year running, @gristnews.bsky.social is organizing pooled coverage of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the largest global gathering of Indigenous leaders and advocates. 🧵🔗⬇️
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“The dam removal that took place last fall is one of the biggest victories for Indigenous environmental justice in North American history,” @ahofschneider.bsky.social said. “It was brought about because of the persistence of tribes and their allies.” www.boisestatepublicradio.org/environment/...
How decades of Indigenous activism led to the Klamath Dam removals
Last year, four dams on the Klamath River were removed. For Indigenous nations in Oregon and California, it was a victory decades in the making.
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April 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
“The dam removal that took place last fall is one of the biggest victories for Indigenous environmental justice in North American history,” @ahofschneider.bsky.social said. “It was brought about because of the persistence of tribes and their allies.” www.boisestatepublicradio.org/environment/...
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The Eastern Shoshone this month voted to classify buffalo as wildlife instead of livestock. The vote indicates a growing interest to both restore buffalo on the landscape and challenge the relationship between animal and product. The latest from @siisiiko.bsky.social. grist.org/indigenous/w...
Wildlife, not livestock: Why the Eastern Shoshone in Wyoming are reclassifying buffaloes
(This story was published in partnership with The Associated Press.) In Wyoming, the Eastern Shoshone want to redefine how we see buffalo.
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April 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Eastern Shoshone this month voted to classify buffalo as wildlife instead of livestock. The vote indicates a growing interest to both restore buffalo on the landscape and challenge the relationship between animal and product. The latest from @siisiiko.bsky.social. grist.org/indigenous/w...
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An under-15 female hockey team from Nain, Labrador, recently traveled to Montreal to meet their hockey heroes and watch a Professional Women’s Hockey League playoff game between the Montreal Victoire and the Ottawa Charge.
Under-15 female hockey team meet their hockey heroes | APTN News
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May 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
An under-15 female hockey team from Nain, Labrador, recently traveled to Montreal to meet their hockey heroes and watch a Professional Women’s Hockey League playoff game between the Montreal Victoire and the Ottawa Charge.