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Doug Ford wears it, Russ refuses it: Why gifts of beaded medallions are sparking debate
A beaded medallion gifted to Ontario premier, Doug Ford, and another turned down by rapper, Russ, have sparked debate about whether politicians and celebrities understand or appreciate the cultural significance of Indigenous beadwork.
Indigenous communities face higher death rates from fires and lack of data leaves them vulnerable, says group
A report highlights the need for more data from on-reserve house fires, and the data confirms what some already knew — Indigenous communities face higher rates of death from fires.
Calling all Indiginerds: Elsipogtog First Nation set to host first ever comic-con event
Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick is hosting its first-ever comic convention at the end of August. Celebrated political cartoonist, Michael de Adder, is one of the names booked to attend.
Atlantic-based Indigenous artists among emerging talent at Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Mi'kmaw beader Melcolm Beaulieu and Inuk photographer Katelyn Jacque are being featured in a spotlight on six emerging artists from Atlantic Canada at this year's Toronto Outdoor Art Fair.
These Mi'kmaw girls aren't eating berries for a year as a part of a coming of age ceremony
A group of Mi'kmaw girls from Eel River Bar First Nation have begun a year-long berry fast as part of a rite of passage ceremony marking their transition into womanhood.
Nurses in First Nations communities overlooked in N.B. nursing retention bonus
Susan Holt's government kept a campaign promise to deliver thousands in bonus retention incentives to nurses in New Brunswick. A Wolastoqey nurse in New Brunswick is bringing attention to the lack of these retention incentives for nurses working in First Nations communities in the province.
Auditor general finds long delays in Indian status application process
Indigenous Services Canada's headquarters takes on average more than a year to process applications for Indian status, according to a new report by Canada's auditor general.
Paqtnkek fishers call for unity in Mi'kmaw nation to address elver fishing
Elder Kerry Prosper and grandson Kaeden Prosper, who are from the only Mi'kmaw community in Nova Scotia choosing not to be involved with the elver fishery, say a unified approach between communities is needed to maintain eel populations.
Sipekne'katik First Nation fishers say treaty elver fishery is 'a peaceful thing'
While the 2025 commercial elver season is underway in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Sipekne'katik, Millbrook First Nation and Membertou First Nation are three Mi'kmaw communities in Nova Scotia operating under their own management plans instead of accepting DFO's plan.
How Mi'kmaw communities are moving toward self-regulation in commercial elver fishery
As eight Mi’kmaw communities co-ordinate a federally recognized elver fishing plan, and others fish independently, tensions have grown over regulatory confusion and enforcement. Here's what you need to now about the complex regulatory landscape surrounding the Mi'kmaw elver fishery.