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Canada news
fromThe Walrus
16 hours ago

Can Alberta Keep Foreign Meddling Out of Its Secession Vote? | The Walrus

Alberta's potential secession referendum faces legal challenges and concerns over foreign interference, particularly from the United States.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Dishonourable': First Nation decries push for Alberta to secede from Canada

A First Nation in Alberta opposes a separatist referendum, claiming it violates their treaty rights and is irresponsible and dishonourable.
Canada news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Separatist movement in Canada's Alberta province finds allies in Trump's circle

Canadians are concerned about U.S. support for Alberta's separatist movement amid trade tensions and foreign interference allegations.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 days ago

No, Canada hasn't updated the LGBTQ+ acronym to MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+

When the Budget was released, I was shocked to find out that Prime Minister Carney is cutting $7billion between Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations. They provided $0 to deal with the ongoing genocide of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+. This is abhorrent. This is callous.
LGBT
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

Ag Policy Exchange: Rethinking Canada's agricultural risk management

Canada's agricultural risk management tools are inadequate for current volatile conditions, necessitating a shift towards proactive risk management strategies.
fromHigh Country News
5 days ago

Tribal leaders reflect on a year of uncertainty - and possibility - High Country News

Indigenous communities have seen dramatic changes, from rescinding land-management policies that were more inclusive of Indigenous knowledge to reducing $1.5 billion in climate funding for tribal initiatives.
Washington DC
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
4 days ago

A small city just voted on AI and the result could ripple nationwide

Port Washington voters passed a measure requiring community approval for future data centers, reflecting local opposition to big tech's expansion plans.
#greenland
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

We're new miyas': Will BJP naming some Assamese Muslims Indigenous' work?

Akram Ali, a daily wage worker, expressed his devastation after losing his home, stating, 'It was my entire life's hard work.' His emotional response highlights the personal impact of the demolitions on families in Assam.
SF politics
fromReadWrite
6 days ago

Wabanaki Nations tribes intervene in Maine casino lawsuit

The tribes argue the lawsuit threatens a key source of future revenue and self-governance. Their filing says the case concerns a constitutional attack on a Maine statute that establishes regulatory parameters pursuant to which the four Wabanaki Nations may seek to obtain licenses to offer internet gambling.
Law
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
23 hours ago

Defensiveness is unhelpful, says Manitoba's rep in D.C.

Canada's trade strategy with the U.S. must focus on economic contributions rather than emotional appeals, emphasizing partnership and shared benefits.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
1 week ago

Native Nations Fought in the American Revolution to Protect Their Ancestral Lands. After the War, Settlers Seized Their Territory Anyway

"Once the Declaration of Independence is issued by Congress, then it kind of changes the calculus. Then, both sides are putting pressure on Native people to join one side or the other."
History
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
18 hours ago

Ontario education minister announcing school system changes Monday | CBC News

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra will announce changes to the school system amid financial oversight and criticism of school board spending.
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Tribal leaders fight federal oversight of sports prediction markets

"Today, our Board took decisive action to protect what generations before us fought to build. These so-called prediction markets are an attempt to bypass tribal authority and recast gambling as a financial product. We will not allow that. We will stand united to defend tribal sovereignty and the integrity of Indian gaming."
Poker
fromThe Walrus
23 hours ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

I never expected to own a home. I wasn't born into generational wealth. I grew up poor. There was-and is-no big family inheritance coming my way. Not property. Not cash. Not stocks or bonds or whatever financial instrument one might trade or sell or leverage to join the landed class.
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2 days ago

In Blackfoot Country, Indigenous Nations Offer a Different View of the US-Canada Border

A new tourism corridor connects travelers to four Blackfoot nations across the US and Canada, highlighting cultural heritage and buffalo reintroduction efforts.
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

Non-independence parties gain ground in New Caledonia vote

The second-round results consolidated their dominance in the most populous centres of the overseas territory, which has been politically polarised for years between pro- and non-independence parties.
France politics
SF politics
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

Bureau of Indian Affairs could face reorganization, deeper staff cuts - High Country News

The Bureau of Indian Affairs plans significant staff cuts without consulting tribal nations, impacting program delivery for Indigenous communities.
Environment
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Growing Presence of AI Data Centers Prompts Debate on Native Lands

AI data center expansion creates environmental and cultural challenges for Native American tribes, sparking debates over tribal digital sovereignty and regulatory needs for data infrastructure control.
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

Where Do the Disappeared Go? | The Walrus

There is nothing more dangerous than an enforced disappearance. Think about the word for a moment: disappearance. Imagine waking up to find that a relative has vanished without a trace, or that you've been torn away from your family with no explanation. When you're disappeared, anything can happen to you, from verbal humiliation to physical torture or even death.
World news
#quebec-sovereignty
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

How the Fear of Trump Is Helping Quebec Sovereignty | The Walrus

Ottawa's fear-based tactics to deter Quebec sovereignty are outdated and less effective with today's electorate, particularly younger voters.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California pledges to open 7% of its land and waters to Indigenous tribes - a step toward healing a 175-year-old broken promise

That number represents roughly 7% of the state's land and waters. It also corresponds with the amount of land the federal government promised it would hold as reservations for Indigenous tribes after California joined the union in 1850. Congress ultimately rejected these treaties in a secret meeting - after pressure from the state - and failed to notify tribes, many of whom upheld their end of the agreement to relocate.
Agriculture
#avi-lewis
fromTruthout
5 days ago
Canada news

In Echoes of Corbyn, Insurgent Candidate Wins Canadian Party Leadership

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, promising a leftward shift in party policies.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

NDP Leader Avi Lewis Wants to Reverse Carney's Immigration Cuts | The Walrus

Avi Lewis calls for major reforms to Canada's immigration system to protect immigrants and newcomers from exploitation and vulnerability.
Canada news
fromTruthout
5 days ago

In Echoes of Corbyn, Insurgent Candidate Wins Canadian Party Leadership

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, promising a leftward shift in party policies.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

NDP Leader Avi Lewis Wants to Reverse Carney's Immigration Cuts | The Walrus

Avi Lewis calls for major reforms to Canada's immigration system to protect immigrants and newcomers from exploitation and vulnerability.
Canada news
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Top court weighs gambling case as Loto-Quebec joins Ontario fight

Canada's Supreme Court is reviewing Ontario's online gambling model that allows betting with international users, facing opposition from provincial lottery corporations.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

The Squamish Nation's Impossibly Simple Solution to Vancouver's Housing Crisis | The Walrus

Sen̓ák̓w development by the Squamish Nation represents a significant return of land and a unique housing solution in Vancouver.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Ford government's 'special economic zones' law facing constitutional challenge | CBC News

Ontario's Bill 5 allows cabinet to suspend laws, facing criticism from opposition, environmental groups, and Indigenous leaders.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Peel mayors slam province's plan to consolidate conservation authorities | CBC News

Mayors of Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon oppose the consolidation of conservation authorities, citing risks to local watershed management and housing approvals.
History
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

How Montana tribes are using sovereignty to restore their waterways - High Country News

The 2015 CSKT-Montana Compact Water Rights settlement restores tribal water rights from the 1855 Hellgate Treaty while enabling river restoration and shared management of the Jocko River watershed.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Why Montreal isn't hosting the World Cup and FIFA's strict conditions for Toronto, Vancouver | CBC News

FIFA World Cup matches in Canada are projected to cost taxpayers over $1 billion due to strict hosting conditions.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

It's your last chance to vote early in federal byelections for 2 Toronto ridings | CBC News

Advance polls for key Toronto and Quebec byelections could lead to a federal majority government for the Liberals.
#quebec-politics
France politics
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Quebec's Governing Party Is Running Out of Time to Save Itself | The Walrus

CAQ leadership race features two competing visions: Bernard Drainville advocates returning to nationalist roots, while Christine Fréchette emphasizes improved governance and economic competence.
France politics
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Quebec's Governing Party Is Running Out of Time to Save Itself | The Walrus

CAQ leadership race features two competing visions: Bernard Drainville advocates returning to nationalist roots, while Christine Fréchette emphasizes improved governance and economic competence.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Northeast Pickering development decision delayed for further consultations with First Nations | CBC News

Pickering council deferred a decision on developing 1,600 hectares of land for more consultation with First Nations groups.
#ontario
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Ontario announces plan to slash Niagara Region, Simcoe County councils and add 'strong chair' powers | CBC News

Ontario is reducing regional council seats in Niagara and Simcoe County to streamline governance and reduce costs for taxpayers.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

A look at the wave of recent proposals by the Ford government ahead of Ontario's legislative return | CBC News

Ontario's government plans to exempt cabinet records from freedom-of-information laws, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Ontario announces plan to slash Niagara Region, Simcoe County councils and add 'strong chair' powers | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

A look at the wave of recent proposals by the Ford government ahead of Ontario's legislative return | CBC News

Ontario's government plans to exempt cabinet records from freedom-of-information laws, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
#first-nations
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

First Nations, chiefs demand the PM apologizes after he said he could 'outlast' protesters | CBC News

Two First Nations chiefs demand an apology from Prime Minister Carney for dismissive comments about a mercury poisoning protester.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Human rights tribunal approves $8.5B child welfare deal for Ontario First Nations | CBC News

A landmark First Nations child welfare deal has been approved, partially resolving a long-standing discrimination case against the federal government.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

First Nations, chiefs demand the PM apologizes after he said he could 'outlast' protesters | CBC News

Two First Nations chiefs demand an apology from Prime Minister Carney for dismissive comments about a mercury poisoning protester.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Human rights tribunal approves $8.5B child welfare deal for Ontario First Nations | CBC News

A landmark First Nations child welfare deal has been approved, partially resolving a long-standing discrimination case against the federal government.
Television
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

The US Is Trying to Annex the Ultra-Canadian Heated Rivalry | The Walrus

Heated Rivalry is a Canadian-produced hit whose U.S. acquisition and media coverage often credit HBO, reflecting patterns of American appropriation of Canadian cultural success.
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Politics Has Grown Too Big for Politicians Alone | The Walrus

O n January 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol insurrection, many people were transfixed by what they saw in Washington. It was only a heroic effort by the police that kept the insurrectionists out of the House of Representatives, where elected members and staff took refuge behind chairs and under desks. In one sense, the riot, with its outlandish characters wearing costumes and face paint, felt like an absurd exclamation mark that punctuated the end of an erratic presidency.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Raising Indigenous Kids in the Age of Pretendians | The Walrus

Indigenous children experience a blend of deliberate cultural teachings, self-directed exploration, and pervasive environmental exposures shaping identity and everyday life.
Environment
frombigthink.com
1 month ago

Widening the frame: Indigenous land rights and the future of climate policy

Indigenous land rights are essential to climate action, with Indigenous representatives at COP30 demanding recognition of their ancestral land ownership and management authority.
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

The Flag | The Walrus

A flag is certain the wind admires it -the breeze flaunting it so its crowns, leaves, crosses, bands of colour, or stars float in air, ready to be honoured, deferred to. In turn the flag at times pats the wind streaming past, confirming they stand together, believing the wind thinks of itself as Tunisian wind orAmerican wind. To people who live under the flag open in its glory, or relaxed against
World politics
California
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

LandBack advances across the West - High Country News

14,000 acres of Blue Creek returned to the Yurok Tribe, completing California's largest tribal land return and doubling tribal land for ecological and cultural restoration.
LGBT
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

The Sports Organization That Stood Up to Alberta | The Walrus

Skate Canada will not host events in Alberta due to provincial restrictions on transgender athletes, upholding national standards for safe, inclusive sport.
US politics
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Is Canada Ready for an American Civil War? | The Walrus

US domestic politics are sliding into lawlessness as federal immigration agents are used to intimidate political opponents, undermining the rule of law.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Why Has Canada Still Not Outlawed Corporal Punishment Against Children? | The Walrus

Canadian Criminal Code Section 43 permits parents and teachers to use reasonable physical force to correct children, providing a legal defence against assault charges.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Justice minister won't meet premiers' demand for 'sea change' to how judges are appointed | CBC News

Justice Minister Sean Fraser will not change the judicial appointment process despite requests from four premiers for more provincial involvement.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Who owns the Arctic?

Global warming is thawing the Arctic and igniting a high-stakes race for the riches beneath its ice. Global warming is heating up the Arctic, and global powers like the United States, Russia and China are manoeuvring to stake a claim to the resources under its melting ice. Some experts say the region, once known as an exception an island of international cooperation in the midst of geopolitical struggles is becoming the site of a second cold war.
World news
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

The truth about prairie politics with Scott Moe

Saskatchewan prioritizes pragmatic global engagement, defending agricultural interests through relationships, trade access restoration, and value-added exports to support producers amid rising costs.
US politics
fromEsquire
2 months ago

The Governor of Oklahoma Should Probably Know How Tribal Sovereignty Works

A federal judge ordered the release of an immigrant detained by ICE, warning that the government's position could deny due process and threaten constitutional rights.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Canada's Supreme Court must strike down Quebec's Bill 21

Quebec's Bill 21 excludes public sector workers from wearing religious symbols, raising significant concerns about religious freedom and state neutrality.
#alberta-separatism
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

How Alberta's Separatist Movement Could Shake North America | The Walrus

Alberta separatism is resurging due to long-standing Western alienation, economic grievances from the 1980 National Energy Program, and current federal policies perceived as marginalizing Alberta's interests.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

Alberta's Separatists Are Chasing a Total Cowboy Fantasy | The Walrus

Alberta's separatist movement, supported by only 8% of residents, is driven by conspiracy-fueled grievance and xenophobic scapegoating of immigrants rather than constitutional or fiscal disputes.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

King Charles concerned about Alberta separatist movement, First Nation chief says

Indigenous leaders from Alberta informed King Charles about separatist movements threatening historic treaties signed between First Nations and the crown nearly 150 years ago.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Toronto councillors propose motion to ban raising foreign flags at City Hall | CBC News

Councillor Michael Thompson stated, 'By choosing to fly certain flags, it looks like the city is taking a position in conflicts that we don't know anything about.' He emphasized that council should prioritize local issues like homelessness and transportation instead of engaging in geopolitical matters.
Canada news
US politics
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Greenland Today, Canada Tomorrow | The Walrus

Trump threatened tariffs on European NATO allies over Greenland deployments, mischaracterizing Danish defenses and undermining NATO while exaggerating Russian and Chinese threats.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

'We've had enough secrets': First Nations group opposes Ontario move to limit freedom-of-information laws | CBC News

Provincial decisions affect First Nations' rights, lands and environments, and FOI requests are one of the few mechanisms available to First Nations and the public to understand how those decisions were made. Having access to this information, particularly if it's a decision made by the premier or other cabinet ministers, or just understanding how those decisions came to be, is just part of good governance.
Canada news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Charter rights violations by Ontario police forces persist, new report says | CBC News

Police Charter violations in Ontario are widespread, causing evidence dismissals and criminals escaping prosecution, requiring urgent systemic reforms.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Canada wants to build up its long-neglected Arctic. The hard question is how

Canada is investing in Arctic infrastructure including roads and ports to develop mining potential, strengthen sovereignty, and counter Trump administration pressures through a nation-building initiative.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How Carney's build fast' push divides Canada's Indigenous peoples

Prime Minister Carney's resource extraction expansion plans face Indigenous opposition despite public support for his economic sovereignty strategy against US trade threats.
Canada news
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Canada Just Made It Easier for Americans to Get Citizenship-What to Know

Canada's Bill C-3 expands citizenship by descent to unlimited generations, making it easier for people with Canadian ancestry to obtain citizenship regardless of how far back their family history extends.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into 9 | CBC News

Ontario will consolidate its 36 conservation authorities into nine across the province. Environment Minister Todd McCarthy says there will be no job losses as a result. He says the province listened to feedback after several town halls and 14,000 comments on its plan, which initially proposed having seven conservation authorities.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

A Coastal Village Embraced Natural Gas. Now It's Trying to Outrace the Consequences | The Walrus

About fifteen kilometres northwest from Kitamaat is Kitimat, the industrial town that the global mining group Alcan (acquired by Rio Tinto in 2007) carved from the rainforest in the 1950s to house workers and support the needs of its aluminum smelter.
Canada news
Canada news
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Part of Canada Is Changing its Approach to Daylight Saving Time

British Columbia will permanently observe daylight saving time, eliminating seasonal time changes to provide more evening sunlight year-round.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

They found Indigenous ancestral remains on their property. They say doing the right thing shouldn't cost them | CBC News

A couple's property renovation in Ontario halted after discovering ancestral Indigenous remains, potentially costing them hundreds of thousands of dollars in unexpected expenses.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Quebec's Bill 1 Will Be Secession by Other Means | The Walrus

Canadian institutions face erosion as leaders exploit divisions and citizens' distraction risks overlooking consequential strains in Canada–Quebec relations.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Doug Ford says a Parti Quebecois government would be a 'disaster' | CBC News

Election of a separatist party in Quebec would be a disaster for Canada and would undermine national unity.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Canada Is Edging Toward a Two-Party System. That Would Be a Mistake | The Walrus

The NDP leadership race shows renewed interest and fundraising, amid risks of a shift toward a two-party system and pressure from a possible early election.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Newcomers, Nutrition, and Canadian Politicians | The Walrus

Debates emphasize preference for stable technocratic leadership, criticize political opportunism undermining solidarity, and call for policy shifts toward local, healthy agriculture.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Millions of temporary residents will have to leave Canada when their permits expire. But will they? | CBC News

Millions of temporary residents face expiring permits and potential removal from Canada, jeopardizing immigrants' permanent-residence pathways, livelihoods, and settled plans after job losses.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

ICE has offices in 5 Canadian cities. Is your city on the list? | CBC News

Homeland Security Investigations operates from the U.S. embassy and consulates across Canada to investigate transnational crimes and assist in tracking suspects.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Mississauga council encourages residents to fly Canadian flag alongside foreign flags | CBC News

Mississauga city council unanimously encouraged residents to display the Canadian flag alongside foreign flags as a voluntary gesture promoting unity and national pride.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

What Stops ICE from Crossing into Canada to Snatch People? Very Little | The Walrus

ICE presence in Canada is limited to HSI agents at US diplomatic posts without arrest powers, but Canadians fear extra-legal enforcement and sovereignty incursions.
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