Donna Sound

Dec 27, 2024 | ctvnews.ca | Donna Sound

The Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak’s first year as leader has been one of unity, she said in an interview with CTV News. “Unifying, I think we’ve come together as First Nations. I see the AFN having unprecedented attendance at our assemblies.” However, she has had to deal with many issues facing First Nations people across the country. It’s sometimes a difficult feat to get the 634 First Nations Chiefs to agree on pressing issues.

Dec 8, 2023 | ctvnews.ca | Donna Sound

A new leader takes the stage. Cindy Woodhouse, who had previously been the Manitoba regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations, now has the top job."We have a lot of work to do. Our people are waiting," Woodhouse said. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Getting here was difficult. No leadership candidate could get the 60 per cent majority required to win.

Nov 23, 2023 | ctvnews.ca | Donna Sound

The first Indigenous Governor General in Canada's history is speaking out about online abuse and hate. It's a topic that's close to Mary Simon: it's something she's going through and has had to make some drastic changes. History was made in 2021 when Mary Simon became the 30th Governor General. Her Excellency soon discovered that a lot of people out there don't like change. "When I was installed as Governor General, I became a target.

Mar 16, 2023 | ctvnews.ca | Donna Sound |Natasha O'Neill

Every March break, Talon Beaucage and his family spend their time at a hockey rink instead of heading for warmer weather. The young defenceman for the Nipissing Warriors is playing in Ontario's largest Indigenous hockey tournament called Little NHL or Native Hockey League. Taking place this year in Mississauga, Ont., teams from across Ontario participate in the tournament. "It's what we do. It's been our March break since I was a kid.

Jan 15, 2023 | ctvnews.ca | Donna Sound |Alexandra Jones

Usually suitcases being brought on vacation are filled with clothes, toiletries and personal items, not brimming with medical supplies. But volunteers with the non-profit Not Just Tourists are bringing a humanitarian edge to recreational travel by bringing medical supplies in their luggage to donate to those in need. Avi D’Sousa, founder of the Toronto chapter of Not Just Tourists, showed CTV National News buckets of supplies, ready to be packed away into suitcases.