Resource development a ‘double-edged sword for Indigenous communities: panel – Sudbury News
Panellists examine challenges, opportunities of mining in homelands When it comes to hosting mining projects on their homelands, Indigenous communities are facing a double-edged sword, according to Ty Hourtovenko, a…
First Nations-led Ring of Fire report calls for immediate environmental monitoring – The Narwhal
Feb. 12, 2026 Former Mushkegowuk Grand Chief hopes recommendations for monitoring ‘before any development occurs’ and urgently needed health care funding will be met despite June construction start Mushkegowuk Council…
ITAC set to host international conference in Edmonton – TravelPress
February 12, 2026 The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) will host the 2026 International Indigenous Tourism Conference (2026 IITC) at the Edmonton Convention Centre, taking place from Feb. 17…
MPs to debate Conservative call for government to ‘fix their auto strategy’ – iPolitics
February 12th, 2026 What’s happening on (and off) Parliament Hill, plus the news you need to start your day. After a one-day pause in regular parliamentary programming in the wake…
Charting uncertain waters – Facts vs. fears in indigenous land claim rulings: Panel discussion – MLI
February 11, 2026 Leading experts offered analysis of the recent Cowichan court decision, the history of aboriginal title and land claims, and the path forward towards real reconciliation in BC…
A partial table cannot deliver justice for Indigenous people – The Hill Times
February 11, 2026 As governments meet to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, excluding off-reserve and non-status Indigenous Peoples weakens both justice and public safety.…
Some First Nations cautious about getting back legal fees from the Robinson Huron Treaty annuities case – CBC
Feb 11, 2026 Judge ruled that First Nations overpayed their lawyers for annuities settlement, orderd money returned The Robinson Huron Litigation Fund has begun the return of legal fees to…
A lack of respect is hindering Inuit society, says Elder Natsiq Kango – Nunavut News
February 11, 2026 Natsiq Kango was born in a camp along Frobisher Bay, near modern-day Iqaluit, in 1956. She contracted tuberculosis when she was an infant and was sent to…
MP Morin questions ‘discrepancy’ in Ottawa’s approach to Indigenous consultation – APTN News
Feb 11, 2026 Cree MP Billy Morin questioned why Ottawa is slowing changes to end the second-generation cut-off while fast-tracking other legislation affecting Indigenous rights Conservative MP Billy Morin [Edmonton…
Northern Ontario town called out by First Nations over staff comment about ‘colour’ – CBC
Feb 11, 2026 Mayor, staff say comment referred to political colours, not skin colour A comment made by a municipal staff member in Marathon, Ont., has prompted calls for accountability…
