As a young child, Dennis Saddleman’s mother always ensured he knew how much she loved him, gave him kisses on his forehead and told him […]
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Ontario marks Truth and Reconciliation day, Toronto opens spirit garden
A monument to honour residential school survivors was unveiled in Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square Monday. It’s one of dozens of events in Ontario marking the […]
Sunrise ceremony held at West Harbour for Truth and Reconciliation Day
A sunrise ceremony was held Monday morning at the James Street plaza at West Harbour in Hamilton to celebrate the start of Truth and Reconciliation […]
Truth and Reconciliation day should be paid provincial holiday: Ontario MPP
Ontario’s only First Nation representative at Queen’s Park plans to soon table proposed legislation, in his own Indigenous language, to have the National Day for […]
‘Life is hard’: Ontario First Nation under a 29-year boil water advisory
Every other day, Derek Moonias drives 15 minutes to the airport in Neskantaga First Nation and fills his pickup truck with cases of bottled water […]
Hamilton seeks update on Indigenous commitments, passes on appointed council seat
Hamilton, Ont., politicians will seek to improve conversations with Indigenous peoples across the city but won’t be putting a member on council anytime soon. A […]
Feds announce $1.4M in funding for Woodland Cultural Centre
The Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford will receive more than $1 million from the federal government for its “Save the Evidence” project. The evidence will […]
Statue of Alexander Watson removed from St. Catharines city hall
The statue of Alexander Watson that stood on the front lawn of St. Catharines City Hall has been removed. City council voted in favour of […]