A Canadian court dismissed a petition for an independence referendum in Alberta, citing a lack of consultation with First Nations. Alberta's premier has vowed to challenge the ruling, which is a setback for separatist aspirations in the western province.

An opinion piece argues that British Columbia's co-governance model with First Nations, particularly under DRIPA, is creating uncertainty, causing capital to flee, and leading to economic decline in the province.

First Nations students at a Frog Lake high school are using computer science skills and technology to teach themselves and their peers to speak the Cree language, preserving tradition.

An Indigenous-led boxing camp in Canberra is conducting its first development camp, aiming to instill self-belief, respect, and discipline in young fighters while continuing a proud First Nations boxing tradition.

A new law in British Columbia grants First Nations veto power, with potential consequences that could extend far beyond the province.

The British Columbia Premier's Office announced that the government will not table changes to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) during the current legislative sitting, following opposition from First Nations.

A review of the animation "Endless Cookie" describes it as a loopy, hallucinatory film that records the shaggy dog stories of an Indigenous brother, offering a unique representation of First Nations life.

Buses in Australia's Northern Territory will soon be patrolled by armed officers, a policy change that First Nations lawyers and politicians warn will disproportionately affect Indigenous people.

RCMP reported damage to six of their vehicles left at the Potlotek First Nation after officers withdrew from a protest, with damages including broken windows, flat tires, and "urine-soaked interior surfaces."

First Nations protesters have blocked access to Highway 4 in Potlotek and one lane of Highway 102 near the Sipekne'katik First Nation, as tensions escalate following cannabis raids.

A new national peak body, led by First Nations communities, has been established in Australia to address the high rates of family and sexual violence against Indigenous women and girls.

Advocates are urging Pickering city council in Ontario to reject a plan to develop 1,600 hectares of rural land for 72,000 people, citing concerns about the speed of the project and lack of consultation with First Nations and environmental studies.

King Charles III has voiced concern regarding a simmering separatist movement in western Canada during a meeting with Indigenous leaders, as one First Nation has sued Alberta arguing a potential referendum on separation violates indigenous rights.

First Nations chiefs met at Buckingham Palace, making a case for Canada and reminding the public of the country's historical depth.

First Nations leaders in Manitoba are demanding an investigation after they say an Indigenous man was beaten by a security guard at a downtown Winnipeg Dollarama store.

The Canadian federal government has pledged $1.55 billion in new funding for Jordan's Principle, ensuring First Nations children have equal access to public services over the coming year.

Several First Nations are asking a federal court to weigh in on whether a deal struck on a carbon capture project was unconstitutional and violated Canada’s duty to consult.

Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), has decried the timeline for the Liberals' proposed overhaul of rules for major projects, stating that some proposals threaten First Nations rights.

First Nations Fashion and Design (FNFD) staged its first runway show in four years, titled 'Reclamation,' in Sydney, featuring the work of six Indigenous brands and designers ahead of Australian Fashion Week.

A referendum bid by Alberta separatists is currently stuck in legal limbo, despite potentially having enough signatures, due to a temporary injunction issued in April following a legal case brought by First Nations over treaty rights.

The search site at a Winnipeg-area landfill, where the remains of First Nations women Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran were recovered, has been officially decommissioned.

An opinion piece argues that the significant taxpayer money paid to First Nations, such as the $1.3 billion to the Cowichan Tribes, should be considered as compensation in aboriginal title cases for lost lands.

First Nations in British Columbia have issued a warning to executives regarding potential legal and financial risks associated with a proposed pipeline project.

Two First Nations communities in Manitoba's Interlake region have declared a state of emergency, bracing for a potentially devastating flood that authorities deem a certainty.

First Nations leaders in British Columbia are urging NDP MLAs to reject Premier David Eby’s proposal to suspend sections of the province’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), as the government prepares for a confidence vote.

The Indian Act marks 150 years since it was enacted this month. CBC Radio's The House spoke with First Nations leaders, historians and legal experts about the Indian Act and attempts by First Nations…

First Nations in British Columbia have strongly criticized the provincial government's decision to suspend the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), calling it an 'absolute betrayal'.

A tribunal has approved an $8.5 billion deal empowering Ontario First Nations to take the lead in their own child welfare systems, marking a significant step in Indigenous self-governance.

First Nations in British Columbia are purchasing casinos to create economic incentives and overcome barriers to wealth generation, according to a First Nations development arm CEO and an academic.

Scholar says any successful secession needs legitimacy. And the Indigenous ’see their continuing connection to the federal Crown as a check and balance'

Chiefs from four British Columbia First Nations have publicly told Conservative Member of Parliament Aaron Gunn to 'chillax' after he criticized the practice of land acknowledgments at public events.

First Nations leaders unveiled five items repatriated to their communities after being at the Vatican for more than a century, during a ceremony at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que.,…

First Nations chiefs across Alberta unanimously passed a vote of non-confidence in the Alberta government this week, citing concerns around the separatist movement and a failure to meet their treaty responsibilities.

"Folks Are Walking Around With Their Birth Certificates:" Canada Adds Two First Nations Travel Warnings For The United States  AOL.com

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First Nations leaders, including the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, are pressing the Canadian federal government to implement United Nations recommendations. They seek to eliminate the 'second-generation cut-off' clause from the Indian Act, which has been criticized for sex discrimination.

A First Nations woman named Andrea, on a priority public housing list since 2023, was discharged to sleep on the streets despite doctors warning her life was at risk without safe housing. She still faces a two-year wait for accommodation.

An advocate has called for a federal inquiry into racism to thoroughly examine the systems that exert power over First Nations children. The plea highlights the need for in-depth scrutiny of protective services.

The Canadian government's approval of a new oil pipeline has sparked threats from West Coast First Nations groups who oppose the project despite claims of Indigenous ownership.

A delegation of First Nations leaders from coastal British Columbia has traveled to Calgary to directly urge pipeline executives against investing in a new bitumen pipeline, warning of potential prolonged legal challenges.

Alberta separatists have admitted that their independence petition is merely symbolic and does not legally require government action, a claim made to address objections from First Nations.

An Alberta separatist lawyer, Jeffrey Rath, urged a judge to dismiss legal challenges from First Nations groups who argue that a provincial independence referendum petition breaches treaty rights.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has condemned recent First Nations protests that blocked highways in response to cannabis raids, calling the actions unacceptable.

Jenna Clause, a First Nations (Gayogohó:no) actress known for her role in the Amazon series 'The Wilds,' has signed with Established Artists for management.

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved a landmark $8.5 billion child welfare agreement between the federal government and First Nations in Ontario, partially resolving a decades-long discrimination case.

A new Indigenous program in Canada aims to protect the country's wilderness while simultaneously bolstering the economies of First Nations communities. This initiative seeks to combine environmental stewardship with economic development for Indigenous peoples.

Some First Nations are challenging Carney's resource-extraction plans to strengthen Canadian economy from US threats.

One First Nation has sued the province of Alberta, arguing that allowing a possible referendum on separating from Canada is a violation of indigenous rights.

A new parliamentary inquiry will be launched in Australia to examine the 'racism, hate and violence' experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, following a request from the Indigenous Australians Minister.

Indigenous health-care providers in northwest B.C. are reporting that First Nations patients are cancelling medical appointments in Vancouver because of the prohibitive cost of hotel rooms and travel during the FIFA World Cup events.

The federal government has updated its travel advice, urging First Nations people to carry a passport in addition to a status card when crossing the U.S. border.