Leaked tape: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s two-day First Nations major projects summit wrapped up with a one hour question-and-answer session held behind closed-doors. Listen to a full recording of the prime minister's Q and A session: aptnnews.ca/?p=273935

Manitoba Premier Kinew walks away from pipeline deal: “Our government will not treat consultation as a box to check after decisions are made,” he said. “We believe reconciliation requires shared decision-making from the start.” #cdnpoli winnipegsun.com/news/kinew-wal…

Lynne Groulx, the former chief executive officer of the Native Women's Association of Canada, has died. She died suddenly on July 16 in her hometown of Cochrane in northern Ontario, an official obituary says. She was 61 years old. cbc.ca/news/indigenou…

"This is an industry-driven narrative that presents resource extraction as the singular pathway to achieve these ends.” Report raises questions about First Nations ownership in major projects aptnnews.ca/national-news/…

"The allegations made in this case, even if not determined to have been criminal, were very disturbing & the behaviour at issue was unacceptable," the NHL statement said. "While we conduct that analysis…the players…are ineligible to play in the league." cbc.ca/news/canada/lo…

Forensic audit of James Smith Cree Nation finances welcomed by chief aptnnews.ca/national-news/…

"It just speaks to the inability of government to address health and safety concerns and issues within First Nations, not only within Chippewa of the Thames First Nation..."  Chippewas of the Thames First Nation residents told not to consume tap water cbc.ca/news/canada/lo…

Cabin Radio, an independent online radio station and news outlet based in Yellowknife, has been granted its FM license after nearly a decade in operation. youtu.be/fBz6-TcUXhw

Breaking: the team investigating the Kuper Island Residential School in BC has confirmed 171 children deaths at the institution, 50 more than previously known. As a residential school historian and someone fighting residential school denialism, here's a 🧵 timescolonist.com/local-news/arc…

The Manitoba Métis Federation is turning down Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to discuss his government’s controversial major projects legislation, saying it won’t attend the meeting alongside another Métis group it says has no reason to exist. thestar.com/politics/feder…

National Chief AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will be meeting with Chiefs in British Columbia Thursday and Friday. Discussions will focus on First Nation priorities for the fall federal budget, closing the First Nations Infrastructure gap and legislation expected during the upcoming

RT Anishinabek Nation: You Are Not Alone - Gaawiin Nchke Gda'aasii Help us help others by sharing this list of helpful resources for anyone struggling or in crisis. #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters

First Nations in Ontario and the Manitoba Métis Federation say nearly $1-billion in federal funding went to a group they allege is fraudulently claiming Métis identity. New by me: theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak announced today that distribution of compensation has begun under the $23 billion settlement for discrimination in the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle. Read more: afn.ca/all-news/press…

When I started putting my regalia together I knew I wanted to dance for the first time at my home community powwow. Did that this weekend, and was surprised by my uncle’s drum group being there too. ❤️