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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.
The Tłı̨chǫ Government in Canada's Northwest Territories is entering year two of an ambitious six-year plan to plant 13 million trees across their ancestral lands. This ceremony-blessed reforestation project is the largest in territorial history, combining climate action with cultural preservation and wildlife restoration.
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.
An Indigenous family in Australia's Northern Territory is exporting traditional paperbark tea to Japan, Korea, and China, keeping ancient healing wisdom alive while building economic independence. The kulbanyi tea can be steeped three times, revealing different flavors each time.
Indigenous knowledge and Western science are joining forces in San Diego to tackle climate change, thanks to a grassroots nonprofit training the next generation of Indigenous scientists. Coastal Defenders just received $250,000 in grants to expand their work connecting Indigenous youth with ocean research opportunities.
Toronto Metropolitan University celebrates a decade of truth and reconciliation work with new initiatives strengthening Indigenous education, student support, and cultural practices. The milestone launches a poster series reflecting on achievements while mapping the next ten years of commitment.
Indigenous economic participation in Canada jumped from $37.6 billion to $63.7 billion between 2013 and 2023, and a new report says deeper partnerships could nearly double that growth. The shift is already helping major projects move forward faster while building stronger communities.
Indigenous leaders are pushing the United Nations to recognize that protecting their health means protecting their land, water, and traditional ways of life. A groundbreaking study shows that separating health care from environmental rights has consistently failed Indigenous communities worldwide.
A Groote Eylandt hunter won the spear-throwing contest at Australia's Barunga Festival, hitting a target from 35 metres away using skills he learned as a boy fishing for trevally. Over 80 competitors, including US Marines and tourists, joined Indigenous experts to celebrate culture through traditional skills like spear-making, basket-weaving, and dance.
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 remote Northwest Territories community is celebrating the second year of one of the region's largest reforestation projects, planting millions of trees to restore land and fight climate change. The ambitious six-year effort brings hope and jobs to Tłı̨chǫ lands.
Canadian National Railway just finished its first year of Indigenous reconciliation action, completing 20 goals ahead of schedule. The railroad is building stronger partnerships with Indigenous communities across its network through employment, cultural training, and environmental stewardship.
Nearly 900 Indigenous protesters successfully forced Brazil to suspend plans for dredging the Tapajós River after a three-week peaceful blockade. Fourteen Indigenous nations are protecting their sacred waterway and hundreds of riverine communities from harmful industrial expansion.
A vital Northern Territory airport serving Kakadu National Park and remote Aboriginal communities has been rescued from demolition. The Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation will take over operations, keeping the lifeline open for thousands of residents.
Indigenous Yindjibarndi people in Western Australia just won the largest native title compensation payout in Australian history. The $150 million Federal Court award marks a major milestone for Indigenous land rights, though community leaders say there's still work to be done.
A groundbreaking report shows Indigenous economic partnerships aren't just ethical, they're Canada's secret weapon for growth. Indigenous GDP income has already jumped from $37.6 billion to $63.7 billion in just 10 years.
Archbishop Richard Smith spent two hours with Squamish Nation elders, using Indigenous imagery of woven baskets and ceremonial paddles to describe unity through faith. The Archdiocese of Vancouver is deepening its commitment to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Over 1,000 leaders gathered at the UN to tackle healthcare gaps facing Indigenous communities globally. The forum marks 25 years of placing Indigenous voices at the center of international action.
A new Deloitte report reveals that Indigenous economic partnerships could transform Canada's economy, with Indigenous GDP already doubling in a decade. Respect and relationship-building are unlocking growth in crucial sectors from fishing to energy.
A Métis scholar's new podcast is rewriting science history by uncovering two centuries of Indigenous knowledge that shaped Western discoveries. Dr. Darrell Racine's series gives Indigenous youth proof of their ancestors' hidden contributions to the modern world.
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