Savanna Craig

2 weeks ago | aptnnews.ca | Savanna Craig

Turmoil between the former grand chief Victor Bonspille and members of the band council came to a head when he and chief Valerie Bonspille were ousted by a Kanehsatà:ke First Nation Ethics Commission ruling. The Band Council held a press conference in Oka National Park on April 2, providing an opportunity to media to understand why the Ethics Commission had ruled to oust the two. The councillors said three points led to this decision by the commission.

3 weeks ago | aptnnews.ca | Savanna Craig

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has questions about grouping First Nations people and Inuit in Quebec legislation that targets immigrants. Grand Chief Cody Diabo sent a formal letter to Quebec Premier Francois Legault detailing the council’s oppositition to Bill 84, and seeking clarification that First Nations and Inuit will not be included. He did not receive a response. The act respecting national integration was tabled in January of this year.

1 month ago | teaonews.co.nz | Savanna Craig

This article was first published by ATPN News. Survivors of forced sterilization came together in early March to heal collectively in Gatineau, Que. It’s the first time on a national scale that a meeting like this has taken place. Kahsenniyo Kick is Wolf Clan Mother from Six Nations west of Toronto. She says she spent a lot of time processing her experience in isolation because she felt shame.

1 month ago | aptnnews.ca | Savanna Craig

Survivors of forced sterilization are looking to the week as an opportunity to heal collectively on March 8 and 9 in Gatineau, Que. It’s the first time on a national scale that a meeting like this has taken place. Kahsenniyo Kick is Wolf Clan Mother from Six Nations west of Toronto. She says she spent a lot of time processing her experience in isolation because she felt shame.

1 month ago | aptnnews.ca | Savanna Craig

Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation is bracing for the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. “The majority of the seafood that we harvest is sold, and eventually transformed, processed and then sold to the U.S. markets,” says Denny Isaac, associate director of Natural Resources for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq government. Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation is located in the Gaspé region of Quebec. Trump slapped 25 per cent tariffs on imports from both Canada and Mexico, which came into effect Tuesday.