Racism and the lack of primary care providers contribute to poorer overall health outcomes for off-reserve First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women and girls compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts, according to a study by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The study, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, highlighted the higher prevalence of diagnosed …
Federal authorities have expressed concerns that the long-awaited legislation declaring First Nations policing an essential service is being delayed due to hesitations from the Assembly of First Nations, according to newly released internal documents. These records, obtained under the Access to Information Act, indicate that one of the main points of contention between the advocacy …
Smoke continues to billow from wildfires ravaging northern Quebec, causing widespread smog and grounding water bombers. As of Monday morning, there were 114 active fires in the province, with 29 of them considered out of control, according to a spokesperson for the forest fire prevention agency. A controlled burn is seen on the edge of …
Brittany Williams has fond memories of winning MVP at the All Native Basketball Tournament at the age of 22. She vividly recalls holding her two-year-old daughter, Kionah, like a prized trophy while her mother, Karen White, beamed with pride from the stands. Basketball has always been in Williams’ blood, with a hoop adorning her driveway …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 6, 2023 7:52 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government’s decision to delay its ruling on a planned transition away from open-net salmon farms from British Columbia coastal waters is being welcomed by opponents on both sides of the issue. Representatives from B.C.’s …