Indigenous issues

Tanya Talaga Has Long Told Indigenous Stories. Now, She’s Telling Her Own

Tanya Talaga Has Long Told Indigenous Stories. Now, She’s Telling Her Own

In her latest project, “The Knowing,” the Anishinaabe journalist delves into her family history.

Harry, Meghan And Me: What This Royal Moment Could Mean For Indigenous People

Harry, Meghan And Me: What This Royal Moment Could Mean For Indigenous People

Queen Victoria was so tight with the Mohawk that they adopted her (maybe). Today's Crown-Indigenous relationship is terrible, but the Sussexes could choose to help.

Courtney Skye

How Indigenous Midwives Are Bringing Birthing Back Home

How Indigenous Midwives Are Bringing Birthing Back Home

A revival in community-based births is aimed at improving maternal and infant health and healing intergenerational trauma.

Diana Duong

Indigenous communities across Canada need women's shelters now

Indigenous communities across Canada need women's shelters now

The Liberal government announced it will build five new shelters on reserves by 2019. But those who work in these communities say that's not nearly enough.

Jenn Jefferys

Gord Downie Was Celebrated For Championing Indigenous Rights. Now That He's Gone, Do People Still Care?

Gord Downie Was Celebrated For Championing Indigenous Rights. Now That He's Gone, Do People Still Care?

'Activism is not about embracing a famous person who makes an album about a situation. It's about facing hard truths that may make you feel uncomfortable.'

Candy Palmater