Many possible solutions but only one principle: caring
Although homicides involving Indigenous people continue to rise in Manitoba, solutions are hard to come by, writes Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair.
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Winnipeg brewery changing label out of respect for MMIWG crisis
While design changes are being implemented, a portion of the sales of the remaining cans with the red-handed label that are in stores will be donated to the Indigenous Women’s Healing Centre.
Federal government inks $1.4B partnership with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumix
The largest loan in the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's history was awarded to the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) on Tuesday.
From optimism to disgust in the time it takes to remove a headdress
Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair on the 2015 secret deal between the Harper government and Catholic leaders to discharge the church from its legal obligation to raise $25M for residential school survivors.
Fossil fuel production in Atlantic Canada puts Indigenous culture and identity at risk
On the eve of the German chancellor's visit to Canada, Wolastoq Grand Council, other Indigenous people and allies in Atlantic Canada will voice opposition to proposals for East Coast LNG export projects and related fracking.
The weight — and wait — of words
Knowledge keeper Wanbdi Wakita has been patiently listening all his 80 years.
Reclaiming what was almost lost: How Mādahòkì Farm is sharing the land for healing
Eight spirit horses live on Mādahòkì Farm, a tourism and events destination run by Indigenous Experiences, where they are a living representation of the farm’s larger work of reclamation, education and celebration of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
Majority of Canadians view Pope's apology as a step toward reconciliation
A poll suggests more than half of Canadians viewed the recent visit by Pope Francis and his apology for abuses at residential schools as a step toward reconciliation.
University of Winnipeg Indigenous course requirement changing student attitudes
Since the fall of 2016, incoming undergraduate learners at the University of Winnipeg have had to take at least one class on Indigenous histories, cultures or matters in order to graduate.
‘We’re just at the foothills here’: Ojibway priest reflects on what else Catholic Church can do to advance reconciliation
Father Daryold Corbiere Winkler, an Ojibway priest, asks tough, but necessary questions of his Church.
Pope arrives in Canada in push for Indigenous reconciliation
George Arcand Jr. says it was a humbling experience to welcome Pope Francis to Canada as the Treaty 6 Grand Chief encouraged the leader of the Roman Catholic Church to join a path of healing by speaking with survivors of residential schools.
Residential school survivor on ‘healing journey’
Manitoba woman speaking out after priest charged with abusing her more than 50 years ago.
Pre-school pen pals share, care in the name of reconciliation
An unlikely friendship between young learners from two Manitoba pre-schools 450 kilometres apart is being welcomed as a small act of reconciliation.
Largest urban reserve worth $500M in GDP, 5,000 jobs
Winnipeg is set to host the largest economic development zone, or urban reserve, in Canada, which proponents say will serve as a model of Indigenous self-governance.
Residential school survivors prep bishops for Pope's visit
Residential school survivors say they hope the Pope's visit to Canada next month will include a direct apology for the Roman Catholic Church's role in running the institutions.