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A Sacred Fire has been lit at the Healing of the Seven Generations in Kitchener to remember and honour the lives lost after 751 unmarked graves were discovered in Saskatchewan.

Posted: May 05, 2021 5:00 AM ET | Last Updated: May 5 Martha McIntosh found the two arrowheads at different times but around the same spot in her London, Ont., homes backyard. She quickly identified them as arrowheads because her grandfather collected them. (Sofia Rodriguez/CBC) A London, Ont., woman was surprised to find a pair of ancient arrowheads right in her backyard. For about seven years, Martha McIntosh has been patiently digging up a garden in her south London home.  On Sunday, Mc...

Posted: May 05, 2021 5:00 AM ET | Last Updated: May 5 Martha McIntosh found the two arrowheads at different times but around the same spot in her London, Ont., homes backyard. She quickly identified them as arrowheads because her grandfather collected them. (Sofia Rodriguez/CBC) A London, Ont., woman was surprised to find a pair of ancient arrowheads right in her backyard. For about seven years, Martha McIntosh has been patiently digging up a garden in her south London home.  On Sunday, Mc...

Alfredo Caxaj knows the issues Indigenous people face around the world. Author of the article: Joe Belanger Publishing date: Apr 29, 2021  •  8 hours ago  •  2 minute read Sunfest organizer Alfredo Caxaj. (File photo) Article content Alfredo Caxaj knows the issues Indigenous people face around the world. The TD Sunfest founder and co-artistic director — an immigrant from Guatemala of Mayan and Spanish heritage — is shining a virtual spotlight Thursday on the issues and cultur...

Share this article Share this article ST. THOMAS, ON, April 13, 2021 /CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canadas recovery as regions across the country, including those in southwestern Ontario, are dealing with the devastating impacts of rising levels of homelessness and housing need. Today, Adam Vaughan, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families,...

A 17-year-old girl has died after she was allegedly attacked by three dogs at a home in Middlesex County, Ont.

  TORONTO -- A 17-year-old girl has died after she was allegedly attacked by three dogs at a home in Middlesex County, Ont. Provincial police say officers and paramedics were called to the home on Thursday afternoon for reports that someone had died. The girl has since been identified as Megan Fisher of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation. Police say a post-mortem determined she died of injuries sustained from three dogs on the property. They say the dogs are currently in a shelter unde...

A 17-year-old girl has died after she was allegedly attacked by three dogs at a home in Middlesex County, Ont. Provincial police say officers and paramedics were called to the home on Thursday afternoon for reports that someone had died. The girl has since been identified as Megan Fisher of Chippewas of the Thames First […]

  LONDON, ONT. -- Its International Women’s Day, a day to recognize the strength of women and their ability to break down barriers, and some local Indigenous women are doing just that. Nineteen-year-old Sierra Jamieson was born and raised in London, Ont., and her people are from Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation. Jamieson said she experienced racism and bullying while attending schools across the region, for being the only Indigenous student in the classroom. “I got bullied a l...