A 16-year-old's stabbing earlier this year wasn’t merely the result of bullying, his foster mom believes. To her, his experiences reflect a history of colonial systems failing to uphold the safety, rights, and well-being of an Indigenous Youth. Story by Amy Romer. indiginews.com/news/indigen...

Separated by hundreds of kilometres and very different landscapes, Tŝilhqot’in and syilx territories in fact share similar forestry challenges. Story by Dionne Phillips 🌲 indiginews.com/news/site-to...

IndigiNews is excited to announce that we are hiring for two new positions in our award-winning newsroom indiginews.com/uncategorize...

When Matthew Cardinal received an email marked “urgent,” asking if one of his songs could be played in the show "Stranger Things," he didn’t believe it was real at first. “It’s so weird, like, all the things that had to happen just for them to hear my music.” indiginews.com/arts/cree-co...

The Supreme Court of Canada has tossed an appeal from VACFSS in favour of "Justine." Experts say it’s now "the case that governs the issue in B.C." and has "cleared the way for other parents." Story by @briellemimi.bsky.social indiginews.com/news/top-cou...

"We are all in continued grief mode over the separation between our communities and neighbours since the implementation of that border.” Story reprinted from @windspeaker.bsky.social indiginews.com/arts/paralla...

Kúkwpi7 Rhonda Phillips says the decision to not renew the lease for a long-running treatment centre north of Williams Lake is a "continuation of healing, not an ending." indiginews.com/news/xatsull...

Today on #GivingTuesday, we call on our Firekeepers to help us reach the goal of raising $20,000 by 11:59pm PST, December 31, 2025. indiginews.com/first-person...

y̓ilmixʷm (Chief) kalʔlùpaɋʹn Keith Crow says the Similkameen River is being failed by those tasked to care for it, and more must be done to protect the waterway for future generations. Story by Aaron Hemens. indiginews.com/news/okanaga...

Praised for its emotional testimonials and the “aesthetic audacity” of its cinematography, "Tiger" details how the artist kept working on her craft and building her family’s iconic t-shirt business, despite a string of tragedies. Story by Dionne Phillips. indiginews.com/arts/muscoge...

The five-room display gathers work from nine Indigenous artists — with each exploring their relationship with the ocean and offering powerful visual expressions of respect for the sea and its beings. Story by Amy Romer 🌊 indiginews.com/arts/we-who-...

Earlier this month, children planted native trees and shrubs along a newly opened fish passage at the Okanagan Lake Dam. The vegetation will help keep the water cool for migrating salmon as they bypass the dam. First published by our friends at @indiginews.bsky.social: thenarwhal.ca/syilx-childr...

As the day begins in Tla’amin Nation’s language immersion program, children gather around for their morning exercise. The kids clap to keep rhythm, and then, each student shares how they are feeling — entirely in ʔayʔaǰuθəm. Story by Abby Francis. indiginews.com/features/tla...

"You can’t just do work on the forest just once," said Secwépemc firekeeper Joe Gilchrist. "It has to be continuous — it has to be more of a lifestyle change." Story by Aaron Hemens. indiginews.com/features/lon...

The vegetation will not only provide shade and help keep the water cool for future migrating salmon, but it’ll also create habitat for different animals, too — birds, rodents and bugs, to name a few. Story by Aaron Hemens. indiginews.com/news/syilx-c...

"That’s one of dad’s teachings. He always said, ‘You can’t separate art and history.’ It’s a way of life where everything’s interconnected and woven together." Story by Julie Chadwick. indiginews.com/arts/snuneym...

Jessica Tait’s fight to have her niece returned to the Gitanmaax Band under her care seemed, at the time, like a single challenge. She never imagined it would set her on a path to supporting countless other families. Last in a three-part series by Amy Romer. indiginews.com/features/git...

Gitxsan culture is matrilineal — which translates into how young people are protected and fought for, beyond colonial rules. Second in a three-part series by Amy Romer. indiginews.com/features/git...

It hasn’t been an easy journey for the Gitxsan community of Gitanmaax to take power back from colonial child ‘welfare’ agencies — but the newly launched Wila Dildilsdi’m is counting every small victory. First in a three-part series by Amy Romer. indiginews.com/features/git...

More than 100 knowledge holders from Indigenous nations across Canada, the U.S. and Australia gathered in syilx territories in September for a cultural burning summit. Story and photos from Aaron Hemens, first published by our friends at @indiginews.bsky.social. 🔥 thenarwhal.ca/indigenous-c...

From mugs to prints, masks and blankets — the exhibition "NDN Giver" celebrates the ancient tradition of potlatching. "So much more responsibility comes from something that’s gifted at a potlatch, no matter how big or how small or how grand something may be." indiginews.com/arts/ndn-giv...

The Okanagan Indian Band has received unanimous support from Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs in its push to protect the nation’s watersheds from a gold mining operation. “These areas ... hold deep cultural, spiritual, and ecological importance for the syilx people." indiginews.com/news/ubcic-s...

Sitting among a group of fellow Indigenous fire keepers in syilx homelands, Rachel Cavanagh spoke about cultural burns where she is from in “Australia.” “Ceremony,” she said, “has such a huge part to play in implementing fire.” Story by Aaron Hemens indiginews.com/okanagan/cul...

After a 14-year saga, Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council has brought B.C.'s first grid-scale solar project online 💡 and they're already thinking bigger. A collaboration with @indiginews.bsky.social, written by @zoeyunker.bsky.social with photos by Aaron Hemens. thenarwhal.ca/nlakapamux-q...

Built atop a reclaimed tailings pond near the town of “Logan Lake,” the project’s 39,000 solar panels span the equivalent of around 80 football fields, capturing enough sunlight to power 2,400 homes annually. By Zoë Yunker, co-published with @thenarwhal.ca ☀️ indiginews.com/features/ins...

The sound of bike tires crunched over gravel as a group of children and Youth set off toward Wíwḵ’em village in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh — their first stop on an annual Rez Ride. Story by Amy Romer 🚲 indiginews.com/sports/skwxw...

Land defenders who opposed CGL pipeline avoid jail time as judge acknowledges ‘legacy of colonization’ Reprinted from @thetyee.ca indiginews.com/news/land-de...

A man has been charged with murder after the remains of Cree and Nakoda 14-year-old Achakapis (Samuel Bird) were found outside “Edmonton,” police announced today. indiginews.com/news/samuel-...

Gino Odjick, the celebrated Algonquin hockey left winger from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation who died nearly three years ago, is being remembered in a new biography. Story by @dionnealyza.bsky.social 🏒 indiginews.com/sports/book-...

An Elder from Tla’amin Nation hopes more children who died at the former St. Augustine's residential "school" can be identified, so their communities can find closure and healing. Story by Abby Francis. indiginews.com/features/st-...

Often seen as a ‘nuisance’ species to be trapped and removed, stunx — beaver in nsyilxcən — may be a key to restoring wetlands and watersheds amidst deforestation and climate change. Story by Aaron Hemens indiginews.com/news/across-...

Police have confirmed that Achakapis (Samuel Bird) is presumed dead — and identified a specific area outside “Edmonton” where the body is believed to be. "His soul cannot rest while his body is kept from the land and our family." indiginews.com/news/police-...

As a child, filmmaker Joey Clift recalls being “dragged” to powwows by his insistent mother — even though he would have rather stayed home. That experience is the inspiration behind a new animated comedic short film, 'Pow!,' that’s set to screen at VIFF on Oct. 12. indiginews.com/arts/animate...

Members of Neskonlith Indian Band are becoming increasingly frustrated with their leaders, after a councillor was removed from office over alleged election fraud and two staff people were fired. Story by Aaron Hemens. indiginews.com/features/nes...

In a ceremony held at the shíshálh Nation Hall, survivors were honoured with graduation certificates recognizing their life experiences as equivalent to secondary school completion. "We see you, and we see how hard you worked" indiginews.com/features/shi...

Two artists from different cultures have come together to create a project that tells the story of the Wolf Clan at Yuquot on Nootka Island — a place of first contact with Europeans and Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations. Story via Ha-Shilth-Sa 🌊 indiginews.com/arts/nuu-cha...

“We call them the ‘sea wolf’ because they watch the waters for us ... If something goes wrong, the first ones to be affected are the orcas.” Story reprinted from @nationalobserver.com indiginews.com/news/snuneyw...

y̓ilmixʷm simo Robert Louie has been recognized with the province’s highest honour for his decades of work in Indigenous governance and business. "His lifetime of service has inspired a national movement towards Indigenous equity and reconciliation." indiginews.com/news/robert-...

In their reasons for decision, ministers said they were approving the new LNG project despite not receiving consent from nearly half of the First Nations who participated in the environmental assessment process. Story reprinted from @thenarwhal.ca indiginews.com/news/provinc...

Thirty new homes being built at a former Tla’amin village represent a homecoming for the nation, after a long journey to regain the site. "Our ancestors used to build their houses right along the same river. It’s very special for us to go back home to the same spot.” indiginews.com/news/new-hou...

After declaring a state of emergency over the toxic drug crisis in April, the Tŝilhqot’in Nation will open a new Indigenous-led treatment facility later this year. "Right now this is the most important battle — the toxic drug crisis, the mental health of our nation." indiginews.com/news/tsilhqo...

A man who had been acting as a spiritual healer has been temporarily banned from his practice, after he was convicted of assaulting a syilx woman during a session in 2022. "He broke with our cultural protocols and misused traditions to do harm." indiginews.com/news/judge-d...

In the film, three syilx Animal People — snk̓lip (coyote), skmxist (black bear) and mlqnups (golden eagle) — gather out on the land, where they talk amongst themselves about the changes they’ve observed over time. Story by Aaron Hemens indiginews.com/arts/theatre...

In a joint statement, Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua said "B.C's" decision regarding the short-term closure of Pipi7íyekw runs "directly counter to UNDRIP." "The province’s imposed dates are a fraction of the schedule advanced by our nations." indiginews.com/features/nat...

A new exhibition at the Museum of Vancouver showcases a new way forward with the Tŝilhqot’in Nation after the long-awaited return of their cultural belongings. Story by @dionnealyza.bsky.social indiginews.com/arts/at-mov-...

With court win, Quw’utsun Nation sees a ‘spiritual homecoming’ after 150 years After landmark ruling grants ‘Vancouver Island’ First Nations title to Tl’uqtinus summer village and nearby fishing rights, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm see it as a ‘disheartening’ betrayal indiginews.com/news/quwutsu...

In divisive political times, we need each other more than ever Despite an imaginary line dividing us, ‘Canadians’ and ‘Americans’ are part of one human family — and we have more in common than we do differences

At Penticton Indian Band, researchers work to find remedy for bighorn sheep disease The Okanagan population of yilíkʷlxkn has been depleted by up to 70 per cent by mange over two decades — a year-long project aims to find a drug to treat it indiginews.com/news/pib-res...

B.C. Supreme Court dismisses Xatśūll First Nation’s challenge to Mount Polley mine expansion The Secwépemc community was trying to stop the company from increasing the height of its tailings storage dam, which collapsed in 2014 indiginews.com/news/mount-p...

In Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, legal challenge fails to stop contentious floatel — but affirms women’s rights Court rejects judicial review challenge by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Elder and Youth. But as Woodfibre LNG applies for a second cruise-ship work camp, fears of gender-based violence remain high shorturl.at/aDeCf