First Nations

A Tuberculosis Crisis, MMIW And Straight-Up Racism: Philpott and Bennett Discuss Their Biggest Challenges

A Tuberculosis Crisis, MMIW And Straight-Up Racism: Philpott and Bennett Discuss Their Biggest Challenges

A Q+A with the two ministers in charge of Indigenous issues.

Susana Mas

There is a child suicide epidemic in Canada — why is it being ignored?

There is a child suicide epidemic in Canada — why is it being ignored?

Last summer, an indigenous community asked Health Canada for mental health support and didn't get it. Now two girls are dead and many more across the country are still at risk.

Rachel Giese

'An absolute embarrassment': Cindy Blackstock on Canada's treatment of First Nations kids

'An absolute embarrassment': Cindy Blackstock on Canada's treatment of First Nations kids

In 2016, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ordered the government to stop discriminating against First Nations children. A year later, Blackstock aims to make sure it does.

Dafna Izenberg

The lawyer who’s changing the way law schools think about indigenous affairs

The lawyer who’s changing the way law schools think about indigenous affairs

Ms. Chatelaine: law professor Naiomi Metallic.

Dominique Lamberton

All hail Ashley Callingbull: from 'pageant girl' to powerhouse

All hail Ashley Callingbull: from 'pageant girl' to powerhouse

She turned her Mrs. Universe crown into a megaphone, championing First Nations issues and challenging Justin Trudeau to keep his campaign promises. But that’s just the start.

Nicholas Hune-Brown