Manitoba First Nation evacuated amid Peguis wildfire crisis

Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:21 am more...

Severe wildfires near Peguis have forced hundreds to evacuate as local residents contend with rapidly spreading flames and escalating property damage. With emergency services under pressure, authorities are scrambling to safeguard lives in this volatile, high-pressure situation.

winnipegfreepress.com / Hundreds evacuated because of Peguis wildfires

thestar.com / Manitoba First Nation evacuated due to nearby wildfires, one home destroyed

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Alberta separation debate heats up amid First Nations’ opposition

Friday, May 2, 2025, 9:20 pm more...

As debate over Alberta's potential separation intensifies, provincial leaders dismiss it as political ploy while First Nations chiefs from Alberta and Saskatchewan vehemently oppose any split. The clash highlights the deep-rooted divisions in political discourse and underscores indigenous voices pushing for national unity.

theglobeandmail.com / Western discontent is a growing problem after Liberal election victory

globalnews.ca / First Nations in Alberta, Saskatchewan vow to oppose any efforts to separate Alberta from Canada

winnipegfreepress.com / Alberta premier’s talk of separation a political ploy and a dangerous distraction

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Stoney Nakoda Chase Yields Heavy Charges

Friday, May 2, 2025, 3:13 pm more...

In a dramatic police pursuit on Stoney Nakoda First Nation land, RCMP operations resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of weapons, leading to upwards of 60 charges against the suspects. The swift and forceful intervention has left local authorities both vigilant and eager for justice.

globalnews.ca / Cochrane RCMP seize weapons and stolen vehicle, lay more than 60 charges

calgaryherald.com / Three people facing over 50 charges after Stoney Nakoda First Nation police chase

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Indigenous groups clash with HBC over cultural artifacts

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:21 pm more...

Indigenous leaders are pressuring the Hudson’s Bay Company to address concerns over historic and ceremonial items, with one faction demanding a detailed catalogue of artifacts slated for auction and another calling for the return of culturally sacred objects—a contentious debate over respect for Indigenous heritage.

globalnews.ca / Manitoba Indigenous leaders call for catalogue, collaboration from HBC

theglobeandmail.com / Assembly of First Nations joins calls for Hudson’s Bay to return cultural, ceremonial and sacred items

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Indigenous chiefs challenge Premier Smith over separatism remarks

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1:21 pm more...

First Nations leaders have leveled serious accusations against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, claiming her recent legislative proposals are intended to manufacture a national unity crisis. The chiefs demand that she immediately cease stoking separatist sentiments, igniting a fierce political debate across the province.

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calgaryherald.com / Bell: Albertans will get a vote on Alberta independence — bet on it, baby!

cbc.ca / Danielle Smith's reform is nudging Alberta separation vote from 'if' toward 'when'

nationalobserver.com / Smith denies stoking Alberta separatism fires

calgaryherald.com / Braid: UCP stokes a separatist frenzy with new referendum rules. It's a dangerous game

calgaryherald.com / Danielle Smith 'attempting to manufacture a national unity crisis' with referendum changes, First Nations say

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Mi’kmaq fishers adapt to Ottawa’s baby eel quotas

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:20 am more...

Mi’kmaq harvesters report that adhering to Ottawa’s contentious baby eel quotas has introduced an unexpected calm to their river workplaces. While the limits remain hotly debated, these fishers see the regulated season as a pathway to manage tensions amidst longstanding conflicts over resource management.

globalnews.ca / For Mi’kmaq fishers working within Ottawa’s baby eel rules, it’s a ‘peaceful’ season

thestar.com / For Mi'kmaq fishers working within Ottawa's baby eel rules, it's a 'peaceful' season

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