First Nations people urged to carry passports to U.S.

First Nations people urged to carry passports to U.S.

Photo: The United States port of entry at Warroad, Minn. Ottawa is advising First Nations people that status cards may not be enough identification to enter the United States, since “the acceptance of all status cards is entirely at the discretion of U.S. officials.”...
Alberta oil and gas companies lobby for tax break

Alberta oil and gas companies lobby for tax break

Photo: Tourmaline Oil and Enbridge updated their lobbying registrations to discuss municipal taxation, as the province reviews its tax assessment practices. / (The Canadian Press/Larry MacDougal) By Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Investigative...
Province, treaty commission develop new Grade 12 course

Province, treaty commission develop new Grade 12 course

By Maggie Macintosh Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Winnipeg Free Press Manitoba’s newest Grade 12 elective investigates the meaning of the phrase: “We Are All Treaty People.” The education department teamed up with the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba to...