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First Nation player returns to TMU lineup following knee injury
27 Jan 2026 14:39 GMT
Ava Assinewai is back playing for the TMU Bold women’s hockey team following a pre-season knee injury.
By Sam Laskaris
TORONTO – The start of Ava Assinewai’s university hockey career was put on hold for a few months.
But Assinewai, a member of Wiikwemkoong …
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Call for independent inquiry into First Nations health care in wake of Trevor Dubois death
27 Jan 2026 03:41 GMT
… ,” said Diane Lafond, First Nations health ombudsperson in Saskatchewan, … , and Heather Bear, First Nations Health Ombudsperson Office board … are doing an exceptional job, he said it … reported complaints to the First Nations Health Ombudsperson’s office …
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Water damage, electrical issues force more residents from Manitoba First Nation
27 Jan 2026 00:01 GMT
… leave a northern Manitoba First Nation dealing with a water … and technical experts left the First Nation over the weekend, after … Monias said Monday.
“Their job is basically to come assess … longtime power concerns.
The First Nation previously asked hydro to …
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Caldwell First Nation not consulted in conservation authority amalgamation, chief says
26 Jan 2026 23:53 GMT
… conservation authorities.
Caldwell First Nation says it was never … Conservation Authority.
Caldwell First Nation Chief Nikki van Oirschot …
"Anything that impacts First Nations, we're supposed … not intend to cut jobs under the amalgamated model …
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Screenworks names 2026 Career Pathway Program participants
27 Jan 2026 06:40 GMT
… Claire Lindsay (Coffs Harbour), a First Nations producer of Gamilaraay descent and … Screen Producers Australia membership and career advice from a professional producer … bespoke program that provides tangible career acceleration pathways for regionally-based …
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First Nations get CIB funding boost for clean power in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
26 Jan 2026 13:29 GMT
… Scotia’s 13 Mi’kmaw First Nations to acquire an equity stake … , supporting New Brunswick Mi’gmaq First Nations in securing their first ownership … expected to support approximately 587 jobs and generate $105 million in …
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First Nations secure equal stake in one of Saskatchewan's largest solar farms
26 Jan 2026 07:16 GMT
… becomes the new standard for First Nation energy deals, setting a template … treat First Nations as stakeholders to be consulted, offering a handful of jobs … years building relationships with the First Nations. Company representatives hosted open houses …
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Milestone moment for offshore wind jobs as Victoria announces auction date
26 Jan 2026 22:53 GMT
… creating thousands of good regional jobs. Victoria’s commitment to an … economy.
“The projected 6,000 jobs and billions in investment is … to continue working closely with First Nations, communities, and local businesses to …
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Education, training centre wants to run more programming in First Nations
24 Jan 2026 22:09 GMT
… services to Matawa’s nine First Nations, largely through its headquarters in … that will eventually lead to First Nations building their own infrastructure, including … take advantage of those opportunities — job offers, business opportunities in terms …
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What these First Nations leaders want to see on the agenda in 2026
24 Jan 2026 20:48 GMT
… Parliament remains an aspiration of First Nations people. (ABC News: … Indigenous health, housing, remote jobs and reducing grocery prices … quot;But we know the job is far from done,… government policy has adversely affected First Nations people, to " …