National News
First Nations welcome “Wab Kinew time” as they choose permanent daylight saving time in Northwest Ontario
With Northwestern Ontario's official adoption of permanent daylight saving time, First Nations and towns in the region will no longer require the twice-annual clock changes to fall back and spring…
Chiefs advocate for improvements to northern Ontario airports
First Nations leaders from across Ontario held a news conference on Oct. 28 to call on the provincial and federal governments to provide funding for an airport infrastructure crisis.
Author offers character’s struggle to understand earth’s mysteries
Author Michelle Porter says that while she understands how Robbie’s story concludes in her new novel A Glacier’s Guide to Dying, she recognizes that readers may understand it differently…
Coming back to identity part of traditional seasons poetry collection
Lightning in Our Roots, the debut collection of poetry for Avis Blackbird (a pen name), is ordered by the five traditional Secwepmec seasonal rounds, which dictate how life is lived…
Mixed Inuit and Jamaican heritage led to curious questions in author’s Iqaluit classroom
Miali Coley-Sudlovenick laughs at the idea of giving her new children’s book, Being Different, to adults who inquire about her Indigeneity.
Bead artistry on display in new exhibit at Bata Shoe Museum
An exhibit at Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum titled Brilliant: The Art of Beaded Footwear Around the World includes about 85 pieces and about 25 of them are Indigenous items.
Option 1 on Question 10 in Alberta referendum sees majority support to Remain
Updated Oct. 29, 2026:
Albertans have voted overwhelmingly to remain a province of Canada.
Sports
Top Indigenous coaches receive honours at gala event
A pair of coaches who have achieved success while working with young Indigenous athletes have been recognized nationally for their efforts.
Opinions
Canada’s commitments and investments in First Nations welcomed
Statement from the Assembly of First Nations
