Turtle Island News14h
Warmer winters are fuelling a growth in algal blooms across the Great Lakes
While commonly associated with the summer, algal blooms can also persist into the fall. As of late October 2024, blooms were still present along the southern shores of Lake Erie. In the warm weather, ...
Turtle Island News18h
This whale species is so rare it’s never been seen alive. A dissection may decode its mysteries
It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. Almost nothing is known about the enigmatic species. But on Monday a small group of scientists and cultural experts in New ...
Turtle Island News15h
16-year-old charged with murder in Couchiching First Nation death
COUCHICHING,ONT-(CP)-Ontario Provincial Police say a teenager has been charged with second-degree murder after a death in Couchiching First Nation in northern Ontario. The OPP say Treaty Three Police ...
Turtle Island News14h
Is nuclear next for Nanticoke as Ontario looks to meet energy needs?
The former site of North America’s largest coal-fired power plant could one day host a nuclear station. Nanticoke in Haldimand County is one of three properties owned by Ontario Power Generation ...
Turtle Island News19h
N.B. Child and Youth advocate releases monitoring report on First Nation youth mental health
The Child Youth and Seniors Advocate has recommended the government work with Indigenous governments to address youth mental health. A new monitoring report released by the advocate said the unique ...
Turtle Island News19h
West Vancouver Indigenous charity makes lunch to raise funds for youth programs
By Abby Luciano Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A West Vancouver non-profit is raising funds to help provide opportunities for urban Indigenous people to succeed. On Giving Tuesday, which is Dec.
Turtle Island News20h
Assembly of First Nations special chiefs assembly kicks off in Ottawa
OTTAWA-CP-The Assembly of First Nations is hosting a special chiefs assembly in Ottawa today with child welfare, economic reconciliation and First Nations policing on the agenda. The gathering comes ...
Turtle Island News18h
National chief stresses need for additional clean energy projects at conference
OTTAWA-First Nations across the country are doing their bit to advance clean energy. That was a message that was given by Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak during ...
Turtle Island News20h
In the news today: Canada mulling patrol changes at U.S. Border
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canada mulling patrol changes at U.S. Border Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says his department is ...
Turtle Island News20h
Native American students miss school at higher rates. It only got worse during the pandemic
After missing 40 days of school last year, Tommy Betom, 10, is on track this year for much better attendance. The importance of showing up has been stressed repeatedly at school — and at home. When he ...
Turtle Island News1d
‘Significant failures’ in addressing Indigenous youth mental health in New Brunswick
New Brunswick’s independent advocate for children, youth and seniors released a report Monday saying the province has failed to collaborate with First Nations governments to address youth mental ...
Turtle Island News5d
RCMP investigating death of Edmonton man after mixed martial arts fight
ALBERTA-(CP)Mounties in Alberta are investigating the death of a fighter following a mixed martial arts charity event. RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said the man was taken to hospital after he fought ...