National News
Mi’kmaq wait as RCMP sits on complaints report from 2013 anti-fracking protest; Wet’suwet’en suffer under similar RCMP tactics
"Canada’s oversight of policing is clearly inadequate for First Nations. Even the commissioner is essentially saying to us, ‘I’m impotent to deal with this. Help me get the RCMP to respond.’ That’s a very sad statement about the state of policing." — Akikwe (Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond)
Winners of Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts announced
Seven artists and one arts professional are being honoured in recognition of their exceptional careers and contributions to the visual arts, media arts and fine craft.
Another Metis genealogical map causes confusion, sparks suspicion
“It’s been absolutely verified (the map has) been sent to the registry staff throughout the province and they were told to use this as the new format for determining Metis citizenship.” —Will Goodon, minister for housing for the Manitoba Metis Federation
Tamara Podemski to host Outside Looking In gala in Toronto
“When Tracee reached out to me, I immediately said yes.” —Tamara Podemski
Sports
Former Indigenous NHL star gives back to his First Nation through hockey camp
“It’s good to be able to give back.” — Jonathan Cheechoo
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Opinions
Treaty Six Confederacy call on RCMP to remove its mobile command unit from Wet’suwet’en territory
Canadians like Andrew Scheer and anyone else who believes that this should be resolved through force should check their privilege. — Grand Chief William (Billy) Morin
