6 Canadians, including 3 from N.L., taken by Israeli forces – The Independent
Political leaders silent on the matter so far| The Independent
People coming to the province as Temporary Foreign Workers must be treated as human beings first, says researcher| News Archives – The Independent
Sadie Mees, Nikita Stapleton and Devoney Ellis are reportedly being held in Israel's largest prison| News Archives – The Independent
Who in this election is talking about climate change and a just transition? Community and youth groups are, but not the candidates in any meaningful way| News Archives – The Independent
Political leaders silent on the matter so far| The Independent
A growing chorus of voices say it's Canada's duty to protect its own citizens, especially when they are not breaking the law| The Independent
Nicholas Flowers suggests wearing layers, taking tea, and connecting with knowledge keepers to help get out on the land| News Archives – The Independent
Valerie Gregoire hopes to raise her two-year-old son on Innu lands if she can have a place to live| News Archives – The Independent
The retired Inuk provincial judge resigned in July 2024 citing personal reasons| News Archives – The Independent
Keith Russell was seeking the Conservative nomination in Labrador but says the process is flawed and the result already a 'foregone conclusion'| News Archives – The Independent
At least 20 women have filed complaints with the provincial health authority and N.L. College of Physicians and Surgeons against Dr. Adolf Hamann| The Independent
Inuit governance and knowledge are at the core of Nunatsiavut's climate change strategy| The Independent
Two of Labrador Marine Inc.’s three ferries have now unionized| The Independent
Inuit in the self-governing region of Labrador speak about the ways climate change is impacting their mental health, food security and culture| The Independent
Women surprised by obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Adolf Hamann’s return to Goose Bay hospital, say they fear for patients’ safety| The Independent
Nikita Stapleton, Sadie Mees and Devoney Ellis are in the Mediterranean preparing to launch| The Independent
Minister’s update comes weeks ahead of provincial election. PC leader Tony Wakeham has committed to creating the office “immediately” after the election if his party forms government.| The Independent
After years of work, Innu in Labrador are schooling in their traditional language| The Independent
Travellers can't fly from one Inuit community to another, and prices remain disproportionately high for north coast residents| The Independent
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer Two small inlets with immense ecological and cultural importance on BC’s remote north coast are getting some initial protection as part of the Great Bear Sea project. The province and the Gitga’at and Gitxaała Nations are implementing a new 14-square-kilometre wildlife management area to protect the Kitkiata and Kishkosh Inlets off the Douglas […] The post BC Takes First Steps to Protect Coa...| West Coast NOW
By Isaac Phan Nay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Tyee As the federal government issues fewer permits for foreign workers, some British Columbians say they’re already feeling strained. Migrant workers whose work permits are expiring say they’re feeling abandoned, and some rural B.C. business owners say they are looking at a staffing crisis. As data shows […] The post Ottawa’s Foreign Worker Cap Is Already Being Felt appeared first on West Coast NOW.| West Coast NOW
By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, EnergeticCity.ca FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A local summertime music festival will return for its fifth edition next month, bringing local talent to a two-day event in Fort St. John. Fred Fest, founded by McRae Powder Coating owner and Fort St. John resident Fred McRae, will take place on […] The post Annual Fort St. John Music Festival Returns for Fifth Edition This Year appeared first on West Coast NOW.| West Coast NOW
Parks Canada is partnering with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities to share decision-making power in parks and heritage sites.| West Coast NOW
Innu Nation recently gave the Québec utility a conditional green light to do survey work for the proposed hydroelectric megaproject. Jerome Jack wants Innu leaders to step down and call a general election before Innu vote on the proposed deal.| The Independent
The provincial government’s new Air Access Pilot Program falls short for Labradorians, say an Innu advocate, NDP candidate and opposition MHA| The Independent
By Mike Graeme, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Indiginews A hand-built tiny home arrived in Gitxsan territories in July, marking the latest act of grassroots resistance to the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipeline. With support from more than 100 volunteers, the mobile structure was built over two weeks in May in “Victoria” for Gitxsan Matriarch Maas […] The post Tiny House for Matriarch Opposing PRGT Arrives in Gitxsan Lax’Yip From ‘Victoria’ appeared first on ...| West Coast NOW
Gabriel Rich says detoxing with support is safer than going it alone, and can lead to a better life| The Independent
Gull Island is the site of a proposed hydroelectric project that would be operated by Hydro-Quebec after a Memorandum of Understanding between N.L., Quebec and Innu Nation| The Independent
By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, EnergeticCity FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A local production won several awards at the province’s community theatre festival which took place in Fort St. John this year. Over 100 performers travelled from around B.C. to put on their productions during the week-long festival, including entries from five different theatre companies […] The post Local Bluebirds Production Wins Awards at Community Theatre Festival appeared first on West Coas...| West Coast NOW
By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, EnergeticCity CHARLIE LAKE, B.C. — A local Indigenous-owned heritage site is being pointed to as an example of the successful repatriation of cultural items, according to the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC). Reports released by the FPCC entitled ‘From Stealing to Healing: Repatriation and B.C. First Nations’ and ‘Repatriation […] The post ‘Everything Has to Come Together’: Report Highlights Tse’k’wa as Repatriat...| West Coast NOW
Innu land defenders blockaded the site of a potential hydroelectric megaproject Wednesday, saying preliminary work needs to stop while their communities grapple with what some are calling a lack of consultations and unknown impacts to the land| The Independent
Registered Nurses' Union President Yvette Coffey says the premier needs to respond if he hopes to restore trust in his government| The Independent
Residents can now travel throughout the community on a loop that takes about an hour and 20 minutes| The Independent
Party leader Tony Wakeham asks Premier John Hogan to join him in pushing for the expansion, and on federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson to listen to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians| The Independent
The Kamutik W ferry hasn’t been able to sail to all north coast locations due to ice| The Independent
MHA Lela Evans has received a number of bigoted messages so far this month| The Independent
Province cites same issues it faced installing federally-funded sensors in 2024| The Independent
One mother in the Labrador community says the outpouring of support last summer helps her family feel better about the current fire situation| The Independent
After years of work and preparation, students will soon be fully immersed in Innu-aimun when they begin school| The Independent
The telecom giant’s decision to abandon project leaves Indigenous communities without necessary high-speed internet and cell services indefinitely| The Independent
Ann Marie Tobin was recovering from surgery at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s when she was told a bed awaited her in Labrador. When she arrived, the Happy Valley-Goose Bay resident says she was left on a stretcher in a hallway.| The Independent
The Liberals’ air service agreement with PAL Airlines to develop an ‘intraprovincial’ air travel loop via St. John’s, Gander and Deer Lake comes as Labradorians face unaffordable airfares for necessary travel| The Independent
The band council has followed several suggestions women in Natuashish proposed in February| The Independent
Mental health workers clear land for a detox camp as Innu fight drug crisis| The Independent
Yvette Michel says compassion is key with those who are dealing and want help| The Independent
Checkpoints installed after dozens of community members gathered in the Innu community Monday evening| The Independent
Aldea Piwas has organized a group of 15 women calling for drastic action on drugs in the Innu community; RCMP says there are ongoing investigations| The Independent
Nunatsiavut Government says strategy coming within months| The Independent
Mokami Status of Women Council has seen an increase in the number of people requesting safe use supplies| The Independent
