Indigenous Stories and Education

Amidst prayers and vows of solidarity, UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ends annual meetings with demands for ‘action we’re not seeing globally’

There are now more than 2,800 wildfire evacuees across Ontario and a bulk of them are from First Nations. Evacuees from the northern part of the province are navigating unfamiliar cities hundreds of kilometres from home, facing challenges they say are affecting their health and well-being.

The Heiltsuk Nation is aiming to return the Namu cannery site to it's original state — a habitable village for its people. Hereditary Chief Harvey Humchitt says cleanup is the first step.

First Nations leaders in Alberta are turning to a campaign that saw record on-reserve voter turnout in an effort to tip the scales against the separatist movement during October's provincial referendum.

Most emergency alerts are not provided in languages spoken by Indigenous peoples, placing them at greater risk during a crisis.

The book's text is displayed first in Wolastoqey, then French and English.

On Friday, the Stellat'en, Nadleh Whut'en, Saik'uz and Lheidli T'enneh First Nations officially opened the Ncha Koh Industrial Park, on the grounds of the former Canfor Plateau Sawmill.

A Supreme Court refusal to hear an appeal to the Wolastoqey case doesn’t affect the B.C. ruling that has sparked dubious political grandstanding.

CBC and Parks Canada announced a new partnership to bring Indigenous films and series to national parks, and national historic sites across the country this summer. Titled, Rooted: A CBC & Parks Canada Indigenous Stories Screening Series, the free events provide an opportunity for families and park enthusiasts to engage with and celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis stories, while immersed in the natural and cultural world.

The Miawpukek powwow grounds were buzzing with jingle dresses and drumming on Saturday. As CBC's Abby Cole reports, the annual event aims to continue Mi'kmaq culture and tradition.

Raegan First Rider says she has deep roots at the Calgary Stampede. Her grandfather was a chuckwagon racer and her grandmother was a Tipi Holder. Now, First Rider is the 2026 Stampede's First Nations Princess.

Tsuut'ina Nation near Calgary is looking to add about 375 hectares of land to its reserve for commercial and residential development.

'When you have healed and empowered women, the people who will benefit are your communities,' says Kiauna Cote

The Great Peace of Montreal was signed Aug. 4, 1701, by settlers of New France and First Nations leaders.

The government of the Northwest Territories says its new Indigenous hiring policy is going well. And despite past concerns, it seems most of its new, Indigenous hires have been people who were born in the territory.

Residents of one First Nations community went door-to-door warning neighbors before fleeing by boat. More than 900 fires continue burning.

Since 2019, a number of workshops have been held in the Darwin Correctional Precinct, as part of an ongoing prison education project.

A public art rock formation of a buffalo, which was recently unveiled near Regina Beach, honours Indigenous history and community.

The Uashat mak Mani-utenam band council is officially taking control of its youth protection services, implementing its own community-led legal framework.

The minister responsible for treaty negotiations with First Nations in B.C. confirms public access to 30 properties, including a well-known castle, could be limited or lost completely following an agreement.

Kahnawà:ke Survival School (KSS) and Concordia University's journalism department have partnered with CBC News for a week-long workshop to share stories about the Kahnawà:ke community. KSS high school graduate, Riyah-James Cross, explores the importance of traditional clothing to the Haudenosaunee and how each bead, stitch and detail done by hand represent culture, history, and accomplishments.

It’s been one year, one month and three days since 14-year-old Samuel Bird’s disappearance in west Edmonton. His mother, Alanna, says she still feels like she’s waiting for him to come home.

The Osoyoos Forest Nursery located near Oliver, B.C, is owned by the Osoyoos Indian Band. The operation is the band's first green project and it is expected to produce millions of tree seedlings every year. Those seedlings will go towards restoring and reforesting areas hard hit by wildfires.