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First Nations cancelling medical travel to Vancouver due to FIFA World Cup hotel costs – CBC
Feb 26, 2026 Indigenous health groups in northern B.C. say they can’t afford the high cost of hotel rooms during World Cup Indigenous health-care providers in northwest B.C. say they…
Matawa Chiefs urge Canada, Ontario to act as Nibinamik First Nation emergency continues after winter power outage – NetNewsLedger
February 26, 2026 Power returned Tuesday, but leaders warn the remote community remains at risk without reliable backup and long-term infrastructure fixes. THUNDER BAY — The Matawa Chiefs Council is…
A new smart vending machine in Stephenville could help save lives – CBC
Feb 26, 2026 Machine offers harm-reduction kits and other health supplies A new smart vending machine at the People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre in Stephenville, N.L. could help…
Welcoming new life on the MV Indian Maiden passenger ferry – Anishinabek News
February 26, 2026 BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION — A group of Beausoleil First Nation’s on-duty paramedics recently delivered a baby boy on the MV Indian Maiden passenger ferry on Feb. 7…
Winnipeg doctor alarmed by growing hepatitis A outbreak in Manitoba – CBC
Feb 26, 2026 Province says it’s working to keep communities informed about response as caseload reaches nearly 400 A Winnipeg doctor says he’s alarmed about a growing hepatitis A outbreak…
Matawa Chiefs Council call on Canada and Ontario to address Nibinamik first Nation State of Emergency
Press Release February 25, 2026 Thunder Bay, ON — The Chiefs of the Matawa First Nations are standing in unity to call on the governments of Canada and Ontario to…
Ottawa commits $1.55B to Jordan’s Principle – CBC
Feb 26, 2026 New funding aims to provide certainty after questions raised about future of human rights initiative The federal government is pledging $1.55 billion in new funding to ensure…
Canada’s first Indigenous-led healing space underway at HSC Children’s Hospital – PortageOnline
Feb 25 2026 Construction is moving forward towards the first Indigenous healing space in Canada that is designed for kids and their families in a children’s hospital. The $2.2 million…
Indigenous Group Urges Passage of Law Criminalizing Forced Sterilization – CPAC
At a news conference in Ottawa, representatives from the Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice call for the passage of Bill S-228, Senator Yvonne Boyer’s legislation to make forced sterilization a…
Ending Food Insecurity to Ensure Access to Healthy Food for All – First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
Feb 23, 2026 Food insecurity is defined as insufficient or uncertain access to adequate food, primarily due to financial constraints. In many First Nations communities, the high cost of groceries,…
