On the agenda: Indigenous engagement, megaphones, fireworks – Edmonton Taproot
June 29, 2026 This week, council will discuss its policy for engaging Indigenous groups regarding river valley development, review regulations for megaphones in public spaces, and discuss Diwali celebrations and…
Victoria Native Friendship Centre uses grants to bridge communities – Times Colonist
June 29, 2026 Vital People: The centre used Victoria Foundation funding to help Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities build cross-cultural relationships. The Victoria Native Friendship Centre has used a pair of…
Anand welcomes Turkish counterpart as two countries explore nuclear deal – iPolitics
Anand and Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan met ahead of the NATO summit, which Turkey is hosting next month in Ankara. They discussed economic ties as Canada pushes to…
First Nations calling for government to follow through on healing lodge expansion – aptnnews
Jun 26, 2026 Several First Nations organizations are calling on the federal government to follow a recommendation from the United Nations to expand Indigenous-led healing lodge services for incarcerated people…
How Vancouver Community College’s Jessie Williams is advancing Indigenous inclusion in higher education – bcbusiness
June 26, 2026 This Diversity and Inclusion Champion at the 2026 Women of the Year Awards is moving Vancouver Community College away from extractive engagement and toward meaningful, reciprocal relationships.…
Summer Solstice event highlights Indigenous traditions in the County – Sherwood Park News
Jun 26, 2026 Summer Solstice has been celebrated by Indigenous Peoples for as long as anyone can remember. The Solstice is when Indigenous communities give thanks for the summer sun…
Multimedia exhibit in Thunder Bay, Ont., honours Indigenous Sixties Scoop survivors – CBC
Jun 25, 2026 First-person testimonies shared through through text, photos and videos An immersive exhibit in Thunder Bay, Ont., tells the stories of Sixties Scoop survivors ahead of Indigenous Survivors…
Tsawwassen First Nation celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day – Delta Optimist
June 24, 2026 Marking 30 years since its initial proclamation, the June 21 observance also honours the deep cultural and spiritual significance of the summer solstice The Tsawwassen First Nation…
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrated at Alberta Legislature Grounds – Alberta Native News
June 24, 2026 By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous culture, music and community were celebrated on the Alberta Legislature Grounds during a National Indigenous Peoples Day…
New Police Accountability Unit established in BC for Indigenous people – Capital Daily
June 25, 2026 Research shows that while Indigenous people make up 5.1% of Canada’s population, they represent 16.2% of the total number of police-involved deaths. Indigenous people in British Columbia…
