Candace Maracle

Reporter

Candace Maracle is Wolf Clan from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. She is a laureate of The Hnatyshyn Foundation REVEAL Indigenous Art Award. Her latest film, a micro short, Lyed Corn with Ash (Wa’kenenhstóhare’) is completely in the Kanien’kéha language.

Latest from Candace Maracle

Ontario Human Rights Commission offers hiring guidance to avoid Indigenous identity fraud

A new policy statement from the Ontario Human Rights Commission calls on employers hiring for Indigenous-specific positions to find ways to verify candidates' Indigenous identities, with help from Indigenous communities.

Bill S-2 tries again to fix Indian Act as nations call for sovereignty over membership

A recently introduced bill aims to eliminate more residual inequities in the registration section of the Indian Act, but some nations still feel the government shouldn't be infringing on First Nations' inherent right to determine their own membership. 

First Nations opposition continues after passing of Ontario's Bill 5

Many First Nations people in Ontario are continuing protests following the passing of Bill 5 in Ontario last week.

Cannabis grow operation in Six Nations sparks concern in community

A cannabis grow operation's proximity to Six Nations' downtown and its potential environmental impacts is causing concern with some neighbours.

ImagineNATIVE celebrates 25 years of Indigenous cinema in summer event

The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival in Toronto celebrates its 25th anniversary with a change of season, new works by Indigenous filmmakers from around the world and a retrospective of the past 25 years in Indigenous cinema.

Report disputes Métis rights claims in Saugeen Ojibway Nation territory

Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) in southern Ontario has released a report that says there is no evidence to support Métis rights claims in their traditional territory.

Assembly of First Nations identifies ridings where First Nations voters could sway results

Using census data on population and Elections Canada voting results, the AFN has identified 36 ridings across Canada where First Nations voters could influence the outcome.

Indigenous creators among 2025 Canadian Screen Award nominees

Several Indigenous nominees are among those announced Wednesday for the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards in film, television, and digital media.

Indigenous faculty at York University push back on enrolment suspension

Professors of Indigenous studies and gender studies say they'd like to see York University reverse the decision it recently made to suspend enrolment in those programs.

Kanien'kéha teacher who connected to people through the language dies at 77

Kanien'kéha language teacher Dorothy Lazore (Karihwenhawe) of Akwesasne, died March 7. Family and colleagues say her legacy will be felt beyond the Haudenosaunee communities where she helped to revitalize Kanien’kéha.