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B.C. RCMP detachments begin rollout of body worn cameras

November 21, 2024 149 views

Canadian Press-The officer in charge of the RCMP detachment in Mission, B.C., says he’s grateful that Mounties in his community…

Liberal MP accuses opposition MPs of wasting time on another Boissonnault probe

November 21, 2024 178 views

Canadian Press-A Liberal MP says his committee colleagues are wasting time by launching a third inquiry into the former employment…

New study shows voting for Native Americans is harder than ever

November 21, 2024 138 views

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP) — A new study has found that systemic barriers to voting on tribal lands contribute to…

Cariboo Gold Mine in Wells, B.C., gets approval, but a First Nation is opposed

November 21, 2024 231 views

Canadian Press-An operating permit has been granted for the Cariboo Gold Mine in central British Columbia, a project that’s expected…

National Indigenous council report seeks to lead Canadian renewable energy transition

November 21, 2024 161 views

This morning, the national Wah-ila-toos Indigenous Council published a first-of-its kind report. “Kinship and Prosperity: Proven Solutions for a Clean…

Report offers options for using Indigenous knowledge to guide climate policy

November 21, 2024 151 views

By Cedric Gallant, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Canadian government must make it easier for Indigenous groups to access funding…

Residents call proposed peat mine a ‘threat’ to Lake Winnipeg’s Washow Bay

November 21, 2024 157 views

By Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative A petition asking the province to put a halt to a proposed peat mine…

Quebec auditor general says school system failing Indigenous students

November 21, 2024 134 views

Quebec’s auditor general says the province has taken little action in the past two decades to help Indigenous students in…

Which items will be tax-free under the Liberals’ promised GST/HST break?

November 21, 2024 139 views

Canadian Press-The government on Thursday announced a sweeping promise to make groceries, children’s clothing, Christmas trees, restaurant meals and more…

Kahnawake Grand Chief Diabo having high-level discussions about AFNQL

November 21, 2024 139 views

By Marc Lalonde, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In the wake of a recent two-day conference organized by the Assembly of First…

Acho Dene Koe First Nation looks to lift alcohol restrictions

November 21, 2024 140 views

Boyd Clark, the First Nation’s acting band manager, said the nation is exploring the prospect of opening a liquor store…

Liberals to offer GST break on toys, restaurant meals but need help to pass it

November 21, 2024 99 views

The federal Liberals are seeking to temporarily take the federal sales tax off a slew of items just in time…

Papuan women’s mangrove forest in Indonesia is increasingly threatened by development and pollution

November 21, 2024 100 views

JAYAPURA, Indonesia (AP) — On the southeastern coast of the city of Jayapura, Petronela Merauje walked from house to house…

Opportunity council split on wolf bounty

November 21, 2024 116 views

By Pearl Lorentzen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A motion to end a wolf incentive program in two M.D. of Opportunity…

Blood Tribe first responders take a ‘Walk in Her Shoes’

November 21, 2024 101 views

Members of the Blood Tribe Police Force and Fire Department strapped on their heels to raise awareness for domestic violence…

New Brunswick First Nations can claim title over privately owned land: court

November 21, 2024 120 views

NEW BRUNSWICK-(CP)-A New Brunswick court has found that First Nations can seek title to vast areas of privately owned land…

Police watchdog clears Manitoba RCMP in custody death

November 21, 2024 100 views

MANITOBA- (CP)-Manitoba’s police watchdog has cleared RCMP officers in the case of a man who died after he was taken…

New study shows voting for Native Americans is harder than ever

November 21, 2024 86 views

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP) — A new study has found that systemic barriers to voting on tribal lands contribute to…

Trudeau expected to announce temporary GST break on some items, NDP says

November 21, 2024 94 views

(CP)-OTTAWA,ONT-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce on Thursday a temporary GST break for certain essential items to help…

Estate sale Emily Carr painting bought for US$50 nets C$290,000 at Toronto auction

November 21, 2024 96 views

Canadian Press-TORONTO, ONT-An Emily Carr painting that sold for US$50 at an estate sale has fetched C$290,000 at a Toronto…

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