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A mother who nearly lost her third child to foster care found help through an Aboriginal support program that's now getting a massive expansion. New South Wales is investing $350 million to help more than 4,000 at-risk Indigenous families stay together.
A four-day festival in Almonte, Ontario, is making Indigenous culture more accessible than ever with weekend programming for families. Reconciliation Through Art returns September 27 and October 2-4 with traditional dancing, Indigenous art workshops, and a ceremonial water walk.
Two Aboriginal family groups are asking Australia's Federal Court to recognize them as traditional owners of the Northern Territory's Cobourg Peninsula, a fight spanning nearly 50 years. The case represents a crucial step toward healing and recognition for families who say their ancestors have always belonged to this land.
A new community-led DNA project is giving hope to families of missing First Nations people across Australia. The Disappeared Project combines modern forensic technology with culturally sensitive practices to solve cold cases and reunite families.
Indigenous families in Australia's NPY Lands can now navigate three different child protection systems through a single new hub. Ngura Kutju is already bringing separated children back to their families, language, and culture.
After 35 years of wondering about her dark skin and family history, Cheryl van Wageningen received a letter that changed everything. She learned she was Indigenous and had siblings searching for her.
Indigenous veterans and active service members gathered at CFB Winnipeg for a powerful reconciliation ceremony celebrating their contributions to Canada's military. The event brought together three Indigenous organizations to honor First Nations, Métis, and Inuit servicepeople ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Rain couldn't dampen spirits as the Corner Brook community gathered Sunday to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with dancing, drumming, and connection. Participants described the event as a joyful family reunion bringing Indigenous culture to life.
When the Caraballos moved to Rhode Island, they worried their big family wouldn't fit in. Then their widowed neighbor showed up with a ladder and became part of the family. ##
Carlie Schofield is rewriting her family story by teaching her daughters emotional openness after growing up with unspoken pain. Her parents, who faced racism and family rejection, are now learning alongside their grandchildren.
Eight members of one Nebraska family received handmade Quilts of Valor during their annual reunion, possibly the most ever presented to a single family at once. Matriarch Jo Sullivan, whose five children served, received a special ninth quilt honoring her legacy of raising a family dedicated to service.
The Wright family will celebrate their 80th consecutive annual reunion this July, a tradition that started in 1946 and now spans five generations. What began with 14 children has blossomed into a legacy that keeps hundreds connected across more than a century.
More than 2,000 students, families, and community members gathered in Winnipeg for the city's first-ever Graduation Pow Wow, celebrating academic success through Indigenous ceremony. The landmark event honors graduates while making Indigenous traditions a central part of recognizing achievement.
Over 100 descendants of Jacob and Mary Wagner gathered in Arthur, Wisconsin, to mark a century of unbroken family reunions. Few American families can claim such a remarkable milestone of connection across generations.
The Wicks family has maintained ownership of their ancestral property in Columbus, Mississippi, since 1887, when their forefather Ned Wicks purchased it. This weekend, they gathered for their biannual reunion to celebrate family bonds and teach younger generations about their remarkable legacy.
After six years of research with Indigenous Elders and community members, a McMaster University professor has released a comprehensive roadmap for reconciliation in Kenora, Ontario. The community-driven report offers concrete solutions while celebrating Indigenous resurgence already underway.
When Kuʻuleilehua Makekau takes her eight children out in public, Hawaiian elders stop her to say thank you. The reason reveals a powerful story of cultural survival and Indigenous pride.
The Lawson family made history when both parents and their two daughters walked across the graduation stage together at Miami-Dade College. Their journey from Jamaica to South Florida led to a milestone few families ever achieve.
The Megginson family gathered for their 87th consecutive annual reunion in Murrayville, Illinois, with their oldest member turning 99. Four generations came together to share food, stories, and plans to preserve their family history for decades to come.
More than a third of American adults are currently estranged from a family member, but experts say simple acts of humility can rebuild even the most fractured relationships. A Florida State therapist shares what actually works when families want to reconnect.
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