As Canada grapples with soaring temperatures, the crucial ice roads that link First Nations communities are disappearing, jeopardizing their access to essential supplies. These once-reliable frozen pathways, vital lifelines for many, now face the threat of isolation as climate change dramatically alters the landscape.
Blackfeet tribal members have initiated a lawsuit against the federal government, challenging recent tariffs imposed on goods entering Canada. The legal action underscores ongoing tensions over trade policies and their impact on Indigenous economies in Montana.
Indigenous leaders express alarm over former President Trump’s remarks suggesting Canada could become the 51st U.S. state, asserting it undermines Canada’s sovereignty and threatens Indigenous rights. They emphasize the need to protect their autonomy amid such rhetoric.
