Indigenous

Why the Indian Act Must be Reformed from ‘Harmful’ to ‘Helpful’

It is a piece discussing the harmful legacies of the Indian act and the need for a reframing of its core content.

Reputation versus Reality: Canada, Sterilization, and Indigenous Women’s Health

A piece discussing the forced and coerced sterilization of Indigenous women in Canada.

Community Networks: Filling the Gap Between Market Forces & Government Funds

This article explores the characteristics of community networks, their ability to transform a community, and their future in Canada.

Canada Continues to Drag Out Legal Battle with First Nation Child and Family Caring Society

In this article, Charlotte looks into the Government of Canada's controversies with the First Nation Child and Caring Society.

The Untold Impacts of Covid-19 on Inuit Communities in Nunavut

Alex Stoney interviews Catherin Waters, Senior Practice Lead at the Institute on Governance, to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 in Nunavut

Indigenous Mental Health in the time of COVID-19: A Hidden Crisis

Vrinda Agnihotri identifies the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of Indigenous peoples in Canada, especially on Indigenous women.

Bill C-15: What's In It? How Could it Affect Canada?

Rayyan Esmail analyzes Bill C-15 and UNDRIP to see how it could be implemented, it's previous iterations, and what could change.

Canada Needs to Take Action Against Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Health Care System

Charlotte Mackenzie explores the need for Canada to invest more heavily in stopping anti-Indigenous racism in the health care system.

Miyawata Dion Stout: An Ode to the Power of Youth

Dilki Jagoda sits down with Miyawata Dion Stout to hear her views on youth, protest, Indigenous empowerment and climate change.

The Decolonization of Two-Spirited Peoples in Canada

Opinion by Dilki Jagoda. Two-Spirit is an umbrella term and fluid identity, and each tribe and Indigenous person has their own understanding