Treaty 6 and 7 women celebrate winning Miss Indigenous Canada titles

Published on August 5, 2026
Brooke Metchewais from Cold Lake First Nations in Alberta was recently crowned Miss Indigenous Canada 2026. Heather Wolf Ear from Siksika Nation was first runner-up and Miss Congeniality.
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First Nations Chiefs of Police: “We are not a pilot program”

August 5, 2026
By Turtle Island News staff Crime, and especially organized crime, continues seeping into First Nation communities across Canada while the government sits on its hands. That’s why the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association (FNCPA) is calling on all levels of government to take steps to allow First Nations to take the lead in combatting the ongoing crisis. Many First Nations have declared state

Former Near North chair open to resuming Indigenous trustee role when board returns

August 5, 2026
How are Indigenous trustees appointed to school boards—and what happens when the board is under supervisory control?