Trudeau speech consists almost entirely of word ‘reconciliation’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a speech consisting almost entirely of the word ‘reconciliation,’ witnesses say. Trudeau was delivering his remarks to a meeting of Indigenous leaders and senior government…
Two floor walkers collapse after inadvertently following each other for hours
Two Regina, Sask., floor walkers collapsed in exhaustion after inadvertently following each other through a grocery store for several hours straight, first responders said. The incident was caused by faulty…
Bennett under fire for Reconcili-ACTION exercise videos
Canada’s Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations has come under fire after it emerged that she recently appeared in a series of workout videos titled Reconcili-ACTION. The videos, reminiscent of the wildly…
Chuck Strahl, Bernard Valcourt lines of ‘Indian Affairs Glasses’ discontinued by feds
The federal Indigenous Services department said it is discontinuing two lines of eyeglasses available to First Nations, effective immediately. Known popularly as “Indian Affairs Glasses” after the department’s former title,…
Author Joseph Boyden appointed to Canada’s top court
Author Joseph Boyden has been named Canada’s newest appointment to the country’s top court. Boyden, the acclaimed author of best-selling novels Three Day Road, Through Black Spruce and The Orenda,…
Parliament Hill skating rink to be melted to provide drinking water for First Nations: feds
Days after it was criticized for its $5.6-million price tag, the Liberal government has announced that a skating rink on Parliament Hill will be melted and the water shipped to…
Assembly of First Nations locker room getting major facelift
The ageing locker room at the Assembly of First Nations is getting a modern makeover, after years of complaints from the organization’s 10-member Executive Committee. “It’s about time,” said Roger…
Is Canada ready for sweetgrass smoothies?
Move over wheatgrass, there’s a new superfood in town: sweetgrass! That’s right — the plant Indigenous people normally smudge with during ceremony is now making its debut as an alternative…
Head of National Congress of American Indians issues 17-minute long exasperated sigh
The head of the National Congress of American Indians issued a 17-minute long exasperated sigh after hearing news that U.S. President Donald Trump used a slur at an event meant…
Canada to present full-grown Indigenous man to Royal Couple as engagement gift
Canada has announced that it will present a full-grown Cree man as an engagement gift to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, continuing a little-known custom that has existed since treaties…