# journalism initiative (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover journalism initiative. Page: Feed: --- ## [The CRTC will go ahead with Cancon rules the U.S. opposes. What will that look like?](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/26/the-crtc-will-go-ahead-with-cancon-rules-the-u-s-opposes-what-will-that-look-like/) _2026-08-26 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Anja Karadeglija The federal broadcast regulator says it will go ahead with the process to put rules in place around Canadian content on streaming services, after such efforts played a role in ending trade talks with the U.S. Here’s what you need to know about what those requirements might look like and what happens next. Why is the CRTC mandating Canadian content be available on streaming? The… ## [Women’s fundraising efforts dedicated to education and healing](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/26/womens-fundraising-efforts-dedicated-to-education-and-healing/) _2026-08-26 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Emily Plihal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, South Peace News Two Peace River women are about to raise money for Peace River Aboriginal Interagency Committee, with a variety of items designed to spread awareness regarding Truth and Reconciliation. “I believe in and support the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada,” explains local Indigenous artist… ## [N.B. to review ban on fracking amid U.S. tariffs, premier says](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/26/n-b-to-review-ban-on-fracking-amid-u-s-tariffs-premier-says/) _2026-08-26 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Eli Ridder New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says her government is launching a review of the province’s long-standing ban on hydraulic fracturing. The Liberal premier says the review of the 2014 ban on fracking is part of her government’s work to explore ways it can strengthen the provincial economy. Officials say the Liberal provincial government will consult First Nations communities, local… ## [Montana agrees to accountability for Indigenous education](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/26/montana-agrees-to-accountability-for-indigenous-education/) _2026-08-26 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Nora Mabie/montana Free Press A group of Montana students, families and tribes has reached a settlement with the state Office of Public Instruction that’s set to bring closure to a yearslong legal dispute about how the state implements its constitutional requirement to provide Indigenous education. The settlement, if approved, would resolve a class action lawsuit filed in 2021 in which… ## [Rain didn’t stop the Mississauguas of the Credit First Nations’ Three Fires Homecoming Powwow and Traditional Gathering](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/26/rain-didnt-stop-the-mississauguas-of-the-credit-first-nations-three-fires-homecoming-powwow-and-traditional-gathering/) _2026-08-26 · Sandy · The Turtle Island News_ Photos by Jim C. Powless The post Rain didn’t stop the Mississauguas of the Credit First Nations’ Three Fires Homecoming Powwow and Traditional Gathering appeared first on The Turtle Island News . ## [Six Nations/Brantford lands MOU raises community ire](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/26/six-nations-brantford-lands-mou-raises-community-ire/) _2026-08-26 · Sandy · The Turtle Island News_ By Lynda Powless Editor After facing a storm of community anger Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) is trying to cool the fires claiming it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Brantford over what’s known as the “Boundary Lands’ because Ontario has blocked First Nations from benefiting from their homelands. The controversial MOU sparked a barrage of angry comments in the… ## [Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council says agreement belittles Haudenosaunee lands and treaty value](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/26/haudenosaunee-confederacy-chiefs-council-says-agreement-belittles-haudenosaunee-lands-and-treaty-value/) _2026-08-26 · Sandy · The Turtle Island News_ By Lynda Powless Editor The Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC) says a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Brantford and Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) over the “Brantford Boundary Lands” attempts to reduce the HCCC’s relationship to its unsurrendered lands. The HCCC statement, issued late Friday, says it did not authorize the agreement, is not a party to it and has not seen… ## [Gihekdagye Friendship Centre Opens Permanent Facility](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/26/gihekdagye-friendship-centre-opens-permanent-facility/) _2026-08-26 · Sandy · The Turtle Island News_ By Alex Murray Writer It’s been a “torturous” process, but Gihekdagye Friendship Centre finally has a permanent facility in downtown Brantford, “For the last several years, our centre has bounced around the community,” Gihekdagye Friendship Board of Directors President Ralph Summers said at the grand opening August 20. “We’ve gone from this rental location to that rental location or events have… ## [She didn’t just break a nail…](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/26/she-didnt-just-break-a-nail/) _2026-08-26 · Sandy · The Turtle Island News_ So…it was a secret. And once it came out it became apparent why it was kept secret. Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) thought it could sign a lands agreement with Brantford without giving a thought as to how the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council or the Six Nations people would react ! Without warning the community or contacting the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill simply… ## [Today in History](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/26/today-in-history-83/) _2026-08-26 · Sandy · The Turtle Island News_ Aug 23 In 1691, First Nations people in Saskatchewan allowed explorer Henry Kelsey to become the first white man to take part in an Indian buffalo hunt. The Hudson’s Bay Company employee was also the first white man to see the Prairies. While heralded as the first European explorer on the Canadian plains, modern historians note his journey was entirely Indigenous-led, relying on the guidance,… ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7pDf5POGNjTm) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council did not approve Brantford and Six Nations Elected Council Boundary Lands agreement](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/haudenosaunee-confederacy-chiefs-council-did-not-authorize-brantford-and-six-nations-elected-council-boundary-lands-agreement/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Lynda Powless Editor The Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC) says a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Brantford and Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) over the “Brantford Boundary Lands” attempts to reduce the HCCC’s relationship to its unsurrendered lands. The HCCC statement, issued late Friday, says it did not authorize the agreement, is not a party to it and has not seen… ## [People returning to Kashechewan after 8-month evacuation](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/people-returning-to-kashechewan-after-8-month-evacuation/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com KASHECHEWAN — As hundreds of people return to their James Bay community, leaders are pushing to restart talks about permanently relocating it. Tyson Wesley, executive director of Kashechewan First Nation, said the homecoming has brought a mix of relief, happiness and grief for residents who have spent months living in hotels… ## [Six Nations Police seize drugs and weapons in Caledonia search](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/108072/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ (OHSWEKEN, ON) – August 20, 2026 – Two men are facing drugs and weapons charges after the Six Nations Police Drug Enforcement Unit launched “Project Flight” seizing suspected cocaine, firearms and more after a search of a Caledonia residence . The drug trafficking investigation was launched at a residence on Santos Drive in Caledonia, Ontario. Six Nations Police said two adult males were taken… ## [Studies show year-round shipping potential from Port of Churchill](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/studies-show-year-round-shipping-potential-from-port-of-churchill/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Ian Bickis Manitoba’s premier says studies showing year-round shipping potential from the Port of Churchill boost the case for expanding the Arctic deepsea port. “This breakthrough means we can stop asking if year-round shipping from Churchill is possible,” Kinew said in a statement Friday. He said the studies address a key concern from shippers and will help attract investment. “Now is the… ## [Northern patients call for overhaul of Ontario travel grant](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/northern-patients-call-for-overhaul-of-ontario-travel-grant/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Pam Fedack, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Kenora Miner & News For many people in northwestern Ontario, seeing a specialist begins with a road trip. It can mean hundreds of kilometres behind the wheel, an overnight hotel stay and meals away from home — sometimes while the patient is undergoing cancer treatment or dealing with a different life-threatening illness. A group of northern… ## [National monument marking LGBTQ+ persecution unveiled in Ottawa](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/national-monument-marking-lgbtq-persecution-unveiled-in-ottawa/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Dylan Robertson Victims of state prosecution hope Canada’s new national monument for LGBTQ+ people will be a place to learn, grieve and celebrate. The monument officially opened Thursday morning in Ottawa, just west of Parliament Hill. “We’re telling the stories of what happened to so many of us, and making sure that Canadians know this is a time we should never return to,” said Michelle… ## [N.S. fishers plan appeal after court dismisses lobster treaty rights case](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/n-s-fishers-plan-appeal-after-court-dismisses-lobster-treaty-rights-case/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ A group representing commercial fishers in Nova Scotia says it plans to appeal after a court ruled it does not have standing to pursue a case involving Indigenous fishing rights. The Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance was asking the court to rule that members of the Sipekne’katik First Nation do not have a treaty right to fish lobster out of season without commercial licenses. It claimed the… ## [Council protects ALR land from 10-unit subdivision](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/council-protects-alr-land-from-10-unit-subdivision/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Keith Lacey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Penticton Herald Penticton council has rejected moving forward with a proposed 10-unit subdivision on a parcel of land that has long been home to a peach orchard on land located in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) on Pineview Road in Penticton. The family that owns the property at 610 Pineview Road had applied to exclude a portion of their… ## [‘You saved a lot of our people’: Four syilx Nation members honoured for contributions](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/you-saved-a-lot-of-our-people-four-syilx-nation-members-honoured-for-contributions/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Aaron Hemens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews With her family, colleagues and community surrounding her, an emotional nkwancinem Kim Montgomery was gifted a special fox pelt to honour her 20 years of service with the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA). A key and dedicated member of ONA’s wellness team, nkwancinem was honoured by her colleagues in her home community of the Lower… ## [N.L. government announces Team Labrador to secure economic benefits from energy deal](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/n-l-government-announces-team-labrador-to-secure-economic-benefits-from-energy-deal/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it wants to make sure Labradorians benefit from the province’s proposed multibillion-dollar energy deal with Quebec. The province has appointed three members of the provincial legislature to serve on a new team with a mandate to ensure the peninsula can capitalize on the deal. The two provinces’ public utility companies have proposed the construction… ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fAr1qhGw7Wcm) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Province announces $2.2 million for community environmental projects](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/province-announces-2-2-million-for-community-environmental-projects/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Paige Morgan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, River Valley Sun Western New Brunswick organizations included in funding More than $2.2 million is being distributed among 45 community-based projects across central and western New Brunswick through the Environmental Trust Fund. “Our government remains committed to supporting projects that deliver meaningful, lasting benefits for communities… ## [150 Years of Treaty 6](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/150-years-of-treaty-6/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Carol Baldwin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Wakaw Recorder In 1876, First Nations and the Crown entered into Treaty 6 at Fort Carlton on August 23rd. Commemorative events for the 150th anniversary are scheduled from August 20 to 23, 2026, at Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park, and the original parchment will be on display. The original manuscript of Treaty 6, rarely displayed… ## [First Nation-led pilot turns forestry waste into foam with federal backing](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/first-nation-led-pilot-turns-forestry-waste-into-foam-with-federal-backing/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer As wildfires burn through BC forests, a First Nation is demonstrating what can be done with any damaged or leftover wood by turning it into biodegradable packaging and building insulation. Reg Ogen, a Wet’suwet’en leader who has been hearing helicopters over his Penticton home as crews fight a major wildfire near… ## [Six Nations Elected Council facing community storm over “secret” Brantford boundry lands MOU](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/six-nations-elected-council-facing-community-storm-over-secret-brantford-boundry-lands-mou/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ Mayor Kevin Davis and Six Nations Elected Chief-Sherri-Lyn Hill sign what Brantford Mayor Davis called a “secret” MOU over “Boundry Lands “development . (Supplied Photo) By Lynda Powless Editor SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER-After facing a storm of community anger Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) is trying to cool the fires claiming it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of… ## [Calgary police officer charged in shooting death of Stoney Nakoda man will go to trial](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/calgary-police-officer-charged-in-shooting-death-of-stoney-nakoda-man-will-go-to-trial/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook ÎYÂRHE NAKODA – A Calgary police officer will stand trial for the shooting deaths of two men, including one from Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nation, after an eight-day preliminary hearing determined there is enough evidence to move the case forward. Craig Stothard is facing two counts of second-degree murder after a… ## [Mînî Thnî skateboard program empowering youth, looks to revamp community park](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/mini-thni-skateboard-program-empowering-youth-looks-to-revamp-community-park/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook ÎYÂRHE NAKODA – On Wednesday nights in Mînî Thnî, you’ll find Mark Kaquitts and River Holloway at the skatepark. Holloway can land a mean ollie and makes a kickflip look easy but the skaters aren’t there for themselves, they’re there for the youth. “I’m using skateboarding as a tool for the youth’s hearts,” said… ## [B.C., federal governments announce $106.5 million investment for new fisheries fund](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/b-c-federal-governments-announce-106-5-million-investment-for-new-fisheries-fund/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ The British Columbia and federal governments have announced a joint investment of $106.5 million over five years to help restore salmon habitat and to support the province’s fish and seafood sectors. The governments say in a joint news release that the money will be allocated through the new British Columbia Fisheries Fund. The fund aims to support the conservation and recovery of wild Pacific… ## [Ontario First Nation evacuated for second time this summer as nursing station flooded](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/ontario-first-nation-evacuated-for-second-time-this-summer-as-nursing-station-flooded-2/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Maan Alhmidi Neskantaga First Nation had to be evacuated again after a sewage flood at the community’s only nursing station, the northern Ontario community’s chief said on Thursday. Gary Quisess said Neskantaga residents had to leave the community earlier this month for the second time this summer, just days after they returned home following a wildfire evacuation. “It’s not a good feeling to… ## [Manitoba premier questions reliability of trade deal with erratic Trump](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/manitoba-premier-questions-reliability-of-trade-deal-with-erratic-trump-2/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Ian Bickis Manitoba’s premier says he is open to returning U.S. booze to provincial shelves but wonders how reliable any deal will be with a U.S. president known for breaking his word. Wab Kinew made the comments on Winnipeg radio station 680 CJOB Thursday morning as Canada and the United States work to finalize a new trade deal to ward off further punishing tariffs on Canadian goods. It… ## [New docuseries on Arctic life premieres next month on APTN](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/new-docuseries-on-arctic-life-premieres-next-month-on-aptn/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Terry Uyarak is an acclaimed Inuk singer/songwriter who has also worked as a performer and artistic director of an Inuit circus troupe. Even with all that entertainment experience under his belt, Uyarak, who lives in Igloolik, a hamlet in Nunavut, was nervous during one of his recent gigs. Uyarak is featured in the first… ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jNPROaeKpyNu) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Manitoba teacher commissioner received 94 complaints in 15 months, report reveals](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/manitoba-teacher-commissioner-received-94-complaints-in-15-months-report-reveals/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Maggie Macintosh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press Ninety-four complaints about teacher misconduct were flagged in the 15 months after Manitoba set up an independent office to regulate the profession. Commissioner Noni Classen has released a summary of the allegations brought to her attention and findings of investigations undertaken between January 2025 and March 2026.… ## [Native House board reinstated by Quebec Registrar](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/native-house-board-reinstated-by-quebec-registrar/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The Quebec Enterprise Registrar has reinstated the former board of directors at the Native House, according to a decision that was issued in June. Richard Ruest, President of the Native House, described the decision as a crucial step in restoring normal governance to the museum. “This decision restores the legitimacy of the… ## [Crown wants jail for man guilty of sharing disturbing images](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/crown-wants-jail-for-man-guilty-of-sharing-disturbing-images/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Provincial Court judge in Prince George has reserved decision on the sentence for a man who pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography and bestiality. After an Aug. 6 hearing, Judge David Simpkin sent Crown and defence lawyers to court schedulers to arrange a one-hour hearing to decide how long Andy Junior Leslie… ## [Prince George company sues developer of wood pellet plant](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/prince-george-company-sues-developer-of-wood-pellet-plant/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Prince George construction company says it is owed $1.7 million after working to dismantle the former Canfor Oriented Strand Board (OSB) plant in Fort Nelson. JDT Construction Ltd. filed a notice of civil claim in BC Supreme Court’s Prince George registry on July 30, claiming Peak North America Construction Ltd. and Peak… ## [Nunavik partners with Cité Joie to provide temporary housing](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/nunavik-partners-with-cite-joie-to-provide-temporary-housing/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services has partnered with a non-profit to provide Nunavimmiut living with disability, autism or mental health conditions the opportunity to stay at a camp outside Quebec City that meets their needs. The agreement with Cité Joie covers respite stays for up to one month and… ## [BC Prosecution Service says appeal not viable after man accused of murder acquitted](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/bc-prosecution-service-says-appeal-not-viable-after-man-accused-of-murder-acquitted/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Darryl Greer The BC Prosecution Service says appealing the acquittal of a man accused of killing 33-year-old Vanessa Terry isn’t viable, after a judge tossed out incriminating statements made to police due to “degrading and humiliating” treatment by investigators after the man’s arrest. Terry, a mother of three, was found dead in her home on the Seabird Island First Nation reserve near Agassiz,… ## [MWF raises concerns over possible Interlake wildlife land transfers](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/mwf-raises-concerns-over-possible-interlake-wildlife-land-transfers/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun The Manitoba Wildlife Federation says it is seeking answers from the provincial government after learning that numerous parcels within several Interlake Wildlife Management Areas are being considered for transfer to Peguis First Nation through the Treaty Land Entitlement process. MWF senior policy advisor Chris Heald said the… ## [Mounties investigating after infant remains found in northern Manitoba](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/mounties-investigating-after-infant-remains-found-in-northern-manitoba/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ Police says the remains of a newly born infant or fetus have been found in a small Métis settlement in northern Manitoba. RCMP say officers were notified that possible human remains were discovered outside an address in the community of Umpherville, about 630 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Officers located the remains Monday between two residences. Police say an autopsy has been conducted, but…