June 24 - 30, 2026

All too often, we only find out after the fact that the rights have been granted — granted without our knowledge and without us even having a say...This way of doing things has to change.
- Chief Lucien Wabanonik, Lac-Simon Anishinaabe Nation

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- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby (1925)

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June 24 - 30, 2026

This week’s edition includes major projects, healthcare, Métis rights, economic development, and more.

IN THE NEWS

National news featured major project announcements and community health and safety

Pipelines, police accountability and a modern treaty topped the news in BC

In the Northwest Territories, the fast-tracking of a major highway was front and center

In Saskatchewan, healthcare access took the spotlight

Economic development and Métis rights topped the headlines in Manitoba

In Ontario, a nuclear project and clean water legislation made the news

Mining and proposed Indian Act status changes were major stories in Quebec

In Nova Scotia, education was a top story

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**Mining and proposed Indian Act status changes were major stories in Quebec**