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Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations' concern

Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations' concern

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government has made 11th-hour changes to controversial proposed legislation, declaring that no separation referendum question could threaten First Nations' existing treaty rights.
In India, Indigenous women and their 'dream maps' seek to protect lands from climate change

In India, Indigenous women and their 'dream maps' seek to protect lands from climate change

KORAPUT, India (AP) — At a small stream in India's eastern state of Odisha, Indigenous villagers catch eels and fish for a dinner celebrating an annual harvest festival.
Inuit village in Quebec's Far North facing 'severe' water distribution challenges

Inuit village in Quebec's Far North facing 'severe' water distribution challenges

MONTREAL — Officials in Quebec's Nunavik region are raising the alarm over water shortages in the Inuit community of Puvirnituq, where a frozen pipe and persistent blizzards have left residents without consistent water deliveries for nearly two month
Prime Minister Mark Carney says new cabinet will act with 'urgency and determination'

Prime Minister Mark Carney says new cabinet will act with 'urgency and determination'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney shook up his cabinet Tuesday by moving some key players involved in Canada-U.S. relations into new positions and promoting 24 new faces in a move meant to signal change at the top.
Arizona governor signs ‘Emily’s Law’ to alert when Native Americans go missing

Arizona governor signs ‘Emily’s Law’ to alert when Native Americans go missing

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s governor on Tuesday signed legislation to create an alert system for Native Americans who have gone missing in the state, a measure that won unanimous approval from lawmakers in the wake of the disappearance and death of a Sa
Here are the newcomers, familiar faces in Prime Minister Mark Carney's inner circle

Here are the newcomers, familiar faces in Prime Minister Mark Carney's inner circle

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his new cabinet. Here is the list of all 28 Liberal cabinet members, as well as 10 secretaries of state.
Mandy Gull-Masty becomes first Indigenous person to head Indigenous Services

Mandy Gull-Masty becomes first Indigenous person to head Indigenous Services

OTTAWA — For the first time ever, an Indigenous person has been chosen to lead the federal department responsible for providing services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.
Second dead grey whale washes ashore in B.C. in less than a week

Second dead grey whale washes ashore in B.C. in less than a week

A second dead grey whale has washed ashore in British Columbia in less than a week.
Mark Carney's cabinet has taken shape. Here are some of the highlights

Mark Carney's cabinet has taken shape. Here are some of the highlights

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his 28-member cabinet and it's a mix of familiar and new faces from across Canada.
Dresden locals, First Nations take landfill fight to Queen's Park

Dresden locals, First Nations take landfill fight to Queen's Park

TORONTO — Local residents and a First Nation brought their fight against a large landfill to Queen's Park, where they accused the premier of trampling over the community's concerns to fast-track a project backed by his donors.
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