The new federal NDP leader says First Nations have every reason to distrust Canadian politicians

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As Ottawa pushes new transmission lines and nuclear energy, Indigenous leaders are pressing for ownership, consent and protection of land and water.

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N2N’s journalists’ panel reflects on Simon’s historic term, the racism she faced, and two First Nations bills still awaiting action as Parliament prepares to rise.

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Karen Hogan says Ottawa still measures activity instead of results, while Conservative MP Billy Morin says he sees a similar pattern in status reform and Jordan’s Principle

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In an interview with Nation to Nation, Harold Calla says leaders should use the First Nations-led meeting to set the terms for capital, revenue powers and a real role in Canada’s economic future.

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Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says Ottawa must now show whether it will use its new power to move on clean water, Indian Act reform and a First Ministers’ meeting shaped by First Nations priorities.

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Carney’s push on energy, infrastructure and critical minerals has turned an abstract idea into a practical question of power, ownership and trust.

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The federal government is pointing to a $738.9 million package for First Nations health and...

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The head of the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) says the organization is eager to move...

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An Ottawa reporter who covers Indigenous issues on Parliament Hill is giving Mark Carney mixed...

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Lori Idlout says she believes she can have more influence within the government tent than...

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The head of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society says Ottawa’s new funding...

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The head of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) says residents of a First Nation in...

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‘People are not okay here, but we’re determined,’ says Native leader.

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Russia and the United States are very different countries — but two exiles say the warning signs of democratic erosion are following a familiar pattern.

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‘There is no such thing as a better colonizer,’ says chair of Inuit Circumpolar Council

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