Indigenous Stories and Education

Nunavut's land claims organization is exploring options to take over responsibility for the territory's child welfare system, which some argue is a sign that NTI is aiming to move toward Inuit self-government.

Tension wove through treaty celebrations in Enoch Cree Nation on Thursday.

CBC News spoke with First Nations stakeholders about what they're looking for as the Vancouver municipal election approaches, and asked the city's mayoral candidates how they plan to support Indigenous people.

Visits to Sidney Island will soon end for the public, as a temporary annual closure starts next month to protect the public's safety during the local Indigenous hunting season.

There is a great need for ongoing authentic Métis voice, representation and expression of our unique cultural identity, and a Métis studies conference convenes people this September.

At the provincial political level, Lela Evans said she can't weigh in on whether NunatuKavut is an Indigenous group, saying that's for the federal government to decide. She is the minister of truth and reconciliation and also a member of Nunatsiavut.

Significant progress has been made toward Calgary's truth and reconciliation commitments outlined in the 2016 White Goose Flying report, but there's still much work to be done, city council heard from administration on Monday.

As hundreds of people from across the Prairies recently gathered to mark a century and a half since the signing of Treaty 6, many attendees considered what the agreement will mean for future generations as Albertans prepare to vote in a referendum on whether the province should remain part of Canada or hold a binding referendum on seeking independence.

A new project dedicated to educating the public about the Grandfather Teachings of Indigenous people has been unveiled in Regina’s northwest neighbourhood.

A new art installation outside the former Bank of Montreal building at Winnipeg's Portage and Main intersection, now owned by the Manitoba Métis Federation, helps reclaim Métis history, says the artist behind the work.

Innu forester Valérie Courtois and Arnold Lazare from the NIFSC join InFocus to talk about the boreal forest and wildfires.

Two new reports released by the Assembly of First Nations show significant funding gaps for children attending schools on-reserve.

Two weeks into the Quebec election period, most of the five major parties have yet to make any clear commitments to address the priorities of First Nations and Inuit in the province.

Government says proposed gas plants don’t require consultation, but Mi’kmaq communities disagree, citing environmental concerns

More than 200 Winnipeggers participated in the sixth annual Indigenous Women & Girls Run, Saturday morning to support Indigenous women and girls in sports St. Vital Park. “I did it! I accomplished it! and I am very proud,” said Jolene Wilson, one of the participants, who joined the run for the first time this year. 

From the Humber River to Scarborough, Indigenous roots run deep in and around Toronto.

Commitments to Indigenous health research cannot be clawed back as part of proposed dismantling of equity, diversity and inclusion criteria for federal research funding.

Some George Gordon First Nation members are questioning the long-term implications of Bell's AI data centre expansion near Regina.

A report from the B.C. human rights commissioner says First Nations are more likely to be hit by wildfires than others.

A Cree chief in Ontario is accusing the Carney government of blocking his community's effort to take back jurisdiction over child welfare by imposing financial terms on any handover of jurisdiction — a move that he fears could have an impact on other First Nations.

Amber Midthunder stars in 'How We Stand,' directed by Marie Clements and featuring an Indigenous cast. 

There are a number of signs scattered along the suburban streets of the Mohawk community of Kahnawake, across the river from Montreal.

No longer just go-to foils for the white heroes in movie westerns, Canadian indigenous actors and filmmakers  are showcasing their storytelling traditions at TIFF with eight titles in the official lineup.

Secrets, lies, self-discovery and a big, rocking musical score are at the heart of the new play from Juno Award-winning musician Tom Wilson. Sandra Abma has the story.

Drug companies are using women of colour and First Nations celebrities in weight-loss campaigns. Not everyone’s happy.