June 24, 2025—Survivors of Shingwauk Indian Residential School a driving force behind future Makwa Waakaa’igan cultural centre

Our lead story: an earth-turning ceremony at the former site of the Shingwauk Indian Residential School heralds the future construction of Makwa Waakaa’igan ("Bear's Den"), a cultural centre designed in partnership with survivors.

Our lead story: as Bill C-5 passes third reading in the House of Commons, the leader of the Manitoba Métis Federation seeks clarity on its proposed Indigenous advisory council. 

Our lead story: some members of the Garden River First Nation demand answers from leadership over payouts stemming from the 1850 Robinson–Huron Treaty court settlement.    

Our lead story: a gathering of Sixties Scoop survivors in Winnipeg call for greater recognition and resources from the province. - - - - - - - - -  Interstitial: zapsplat.com

Our lead story: an array of First Nations voices take to Parliament Hill to express their shared opposition to Bill C-5, the federal legislation proposing to fast track resource projects.

Our lead story: on Day 2 at the G7 summit in Kananaskis AB—where leaders of some of the world’s wealthiest countries are meeting—the specific contents of their discussions remain unknown. - - - - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.com    

Our lead story: On Friday, MPs were given their first chance to debate the controversial Bill C-5 in Parliament.

Our lead story: The federal Liberal government held a press conference to provide a wildfire funding update on Thursday, but questions directed the conversation to Bill C-5. 

Our lead story: ahead of next week’s virtual meeting of chiefs on Bill C-5—federal legislation aiming to fast track development projects deemed to be in Canada’s national interest—a look at what might be on their agenda.  

Our lead story: Saskatchewan’s ombudsman says some wildfire evacuees are critical of the government’s handling of the crisis, and offers a list of urgently-needed solutions. . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com