Latest from Ka’nhehsí:io Deer
Record number of Indigenous candidates in U.S. elections, says advocacy organization
This week's election in the United States saw a record number of Indigenous candidates, according to a U.S. organization that tracks Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian elected officials, but it says there's still a long way to go in representation.
UN committee calls on Canada to eliminate Indian Act's 2nd generation cut-off
Among the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women's recommendations for Canada is to overhaul the Indian Act to remove discrimination against women and their descendants.
Canada must provide reparations to families of children missing at residential schools, says Kimberly Murray
The Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools released her final report at a ceremony Tuesday in Gatineau, Que.
International tribunal to investigate missing children, unmarked graves associated with residential schools
The Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal, in partnership with Amnistie internationale Canada francophone, will host the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal in 2026 to investigate missing children and unmarked graves associated with Canada's residential school system.
Court says Quebec failed its duty to consult Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nation over mining claims
In a decision Oct. 18, Justice Chantal Masse ruled Quebec was obliged to consult and accommodate Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nation, also known as the Algonquins of Barriere Lake, on both existing and new mining claims.
First Nations leaders call for overhaul of negotiation process for child welfare reform deal
After First Nations leaders voted down a resolution to endorse a $47.8B child welfare reform offer, chiefs are calling for the overhaul of the negotiation process.
First Nations vote down resolution to endorse $47.8B child welfare reform offer
Chiefs from across Canada heard from representative plaintiffs ahead of a scheduled vote on a $47.8 billion child and family services reform agreement reached with Canada in July.
Kahnawà:ke aims to create healthy spaces for men with strongman competition
Kahnawà:ke, a Kanien’kehá:ka community south of Montreal, held its first strongman competition over the weekend as a way to engage more men in a positive and healthy way.
Senate report calls for Canada to compel Catholic entities to release residential school records
In its 11 recommendations, report urges the Canadian government to compel Catholic entities, as well as some government agencies, to release records to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
'Golfing the traditional way:' Akwesasne basket makers weave golf caddy
Couple Curtis and Delia Terrance, from Akwesasne on the Quebec, Ontario and New York state borders, use their basketry skills to weave creative and unique shapes.