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Heiltsuk Nation in B.C. holds referendum on ‘historic’ written constitution
CP-Online voting has begun in what the Heiltsuk Nation calls a historic referendum on a written constitution for the First Nation on British Columbia’s central coast. A statement from the nation says ...
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Nunavik youths get hands-on look at negotiating a treaty
By Cedric Gallant, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News To develop future generations’ leadership and negotiation skills, close to 40 youths gathered in Inukjuak last week to perform a ...
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Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push Trump priorities, intimidate detractors
The emergence of X owner Elon Musk as the most influential figure around President Donald Trump has created an extraordinary dynamic — a White House adviser who’s using one of the world’s most ...
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Nunavut MP calls on Liberals to extend Inuit child funding program
CP-Nunavut MP Lori Idlout is repeating her calls for Ottawa to extend a funding program for Inuit children. The Inuit Child First Initiative was introduced in 2019 to ensure Inuit kids have access to ...
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Protests and a New Zealand leader’s absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
It’s often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday’s anniversary of New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, passed in muted fashion with Prime ...
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Federal government ends boycott of advertising spending on Meta platforms
CP-The federal government has ended its boycott on buying advertisements on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. The Privy Council Office confirmed the government’s decision, first ...
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Mother hopeful to move home as Innu work to tackle Natuashish housing crisis
By Heidi Atter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A young mother in Quebec read through the latest housing announcement in Natuashish with hope, as the chief and council of Mushuau Innu First ...
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AFNQL reminds First Nations concerns need to be addressed
By Marc Lalonde, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador would like to remind the provincial government they exist and that their concerns around any ...
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Two Arrested in Simcoe Home Invasion Investigation
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two people in connection with an ongoing home invasion ...
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First Nation chief feels good about collaboration with B.C. government
By Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Williams Lake Tribune Chief Roger William of Xeni Gwet’in First Nation feels positive about the opportunities to collaborate with the ...
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Six Nations people hitting border problems
SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND– Six Nations Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill knew a week ago that Six Nations people attempting to cross into the United States could find themselves facing border problems.
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USAID is going away. Here’s what it’s been doing in South America
The dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development will deliver a major blow to efforts including humanitarian assistance in Colombia, conservation efforts in Brazil and coca eradication ...