Players from across Australia and the Pacific gave the British and Irish Lions a scare last night in a fierce and tight-fought match, but for a team that came together only a week ago, it was about more than just the score.

Appointed captain by his own father, Owen Farrell got more than he bargained for as he led the British & Irish Lions to a shaky win over the First Nations & Pasifika XV (FNP) in his first full match on the tour of Australia.

An inconsistent British and Irish Lions have survived a ferocious battle to stretch their unbeaten streak to seven with a nervy 24-19 takedown of an aggressive First Nations and Pasifika XV.

The City of Toronto asked 11 First Nations groups to take part in the probe into human remains found on Withrow Ave. construction site. Lindsay Biscaia reports.

First Nations in Quebec are suspending consultations with the government on its planned forestry reform because they say the province is not respecting their rights.

Saskatchewan First Nation leaders were among those in Gatinuea, Que., this week for a summit with Prime Minister Mark Carney designed to allay concerns about Bill C-5, which is aimed at fast-tracking national infrastructure projects.

Research by consumer advocates has found discriminatory policies and rigid regulatory design prevent many First Nations people from accessing their own superannuation, years after the issue was highlighted at the banking royal commission.