AFN top Chief orders largest headdress ever to intimidate challengers
With an election looming, National Chief Perry Bellegarde is attempting to intimidate any challengers by ordering craftsmen to construct the largest headdress ever. The organization’s 633 Chiefs are expected to…
Federal government kicks off Canada 151 celebrations
The federal government announced that it is kicking off another year of celebrations, this time to mark the 151st anniversary of Confederation in Canada. “We had such a great time…
Walking Eagle News: Top 5 stories of 2017
From a pair of brave, fallen floorwalkers in Saskatchewan to the perils of Indian Status cards, it’s been a profoundly challenging year for Indigenous Peoples. Lucky for you, though, Walking…
First Nations will only have to submit 89 reports for each dollar spent, feds announce
Beginning in 2019, select First Nations will only have to submit 89 reports for each dollar spent, thanks to a new federal funding regime announced this week by the federal…
Facebook friend request from former PM Harper unnerves Indigenous Peoples
Tens of thousands of Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples say they’re a little unnerved by a sudden Facebook friend request from former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Many report staring…
Walking Eagle News Weekend Update: Holiday Edition
From our illustrious weekend desk, here is the holiday edition of our roundup of the top stories making headlines in Indigenous country and beyond. Walking Eagle News will return with…
‘Stop reporting our failures and start reporting my dreams for the future’: Indigenous Services Minister
Canada’s Indigenous Services Minister issued a stern warning to reporters today, demanding they stop reporting her department’s many failures and start reporting her dreams for the future. “It’s high time…
Royal Couple considering adopting National Chief as their son, Buckingham Palace says
Prince Harry and his American fiancée, actress Meghan Markle, have announced that they’re considering adopting Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde as their son. If approved, the adoption…
Rez dogs on verge of forming single consciousness, scientists warn
A team of scientists are warning that rez dogs may be on the verge of forming a single, unified consciousness. Rez dogs, known for their craftiness and near-invincibility, are spread…
Health Canada issues massive recall of Liberal tears
Health Canada has issued a massive recall of tears shed by senior Liberal government officials over Indigenous issues, including those from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The wide-ranging recall, the largest…