U.S. President Donald Trump signed a measure that extends federal grant programs aimed at preserving Indigenous languages and expands eligibility so more tribes can participate. The president’s signature came Friday, after the measure cleared the U.S. House with bipartisan support. Senate approval came earlier this year. The legislation was named after Esther Martinez, a traditional…

Do you have some time on your hands this holiday season?  Well then, grab a hot chocolate and your reading glasses — here are 10 North long-reads from the past year that you don’t want to miss. (Don’t forget to bookmark this page for your next slow morning or evening!) 1. The rat-infested ship mystery…

The NDP is calling for an independent investigation into how police handled the Wet’suwet’en pipeline blockade in northern B.C. earlier this year, in response to a media report saying RCMP officers were willing to deploy snipers against protesters. Jack Harris, NDP public safety critic, sent a letter to Public Safety Minister Bill Blair on Monday raising concerns…

A community stricken by suicide has received a flood of hope and laughter in the mail.  Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation declared a state of crisis after a 10-year-old girl became the latest of several people who took their own lives. Disheartened by the events, a former resident started a card writing campaign asking people to send the…

Tammy Maki loves the feeling of kneading pulla, a slightly sweet, festive Finnish bread. The dough is alive in her hands as she rolls, twists and forms braided wreaths shining with fat. The rich aroma of butter wafts around the Walden community kitchen. Fifteen pounds will be used before the day is over in a blitzkrieg…

A voluntary work program that sends Indigenous youth from Canada to Peru is a good opportunity for cross-cultural learning, says one participant. “At first I was so scared, but it was really great,” said Mary Sayese. Sayese is from Opaskwayak Cree Nation near The Pas, Man. She is one of 34 youth who participated in…