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Ottawa tables legislation to protect and promote Indigenous languages, Inuit call it 'colonial'
The federal Liberal government tabled legislation Tuesday to protect Indigenous languages in Canada — many of which are facing extinction because of a shortage of speakers after centuries of colonialism.
John Paul Tasker
Politics |
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3 First Nations sue Ottawa to save Vancouver Island's Inter Tribal Health Authority
Three First Nations chiefs in British Columbia have taken Canada to court to stop a celebrated First Nations health agency from wiping out a smaller counterpart serving 29 First Nations on Vancouver Island.
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Jorge Barrera
Indigenous |
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Wrongful death lawsuit settled in case of Nunavut's Baby Makibi
A settlement has been reached in the wrongful death lawsuit against the government of Nunavut and a former nurse in connection with the death of three-month-old Makibi Timilak in Cape Dorset.
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Thomas Rohner
Canada -North |
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Inuit, Sami leading the way in self-determination, says study
Emily Blake
Canada -North ||
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Inuit leaders gather in New York for launch of UN's year of Indigenous languages
Canada -North |
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Neil Forbes used to worry he was a 'bad native,' so he created a podcast
Canada -PEI |
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Canada Goose unveils parkas designed by Inuit designers
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Jackie McKay
Canada -North |
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Inuk elder recalls the day her family was forced to relocate, nearly 70 years ago
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Walter Strong
Canada -North |
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Waywayseecappo Wolverines join stem cell registry to help 5-year-old with rare blood disease
Canada -Manitoba |
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New children's book educates public about Sixties Scoop
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Theresa Lalonde
Canada -British Columbia |
Friendship centre in Hay River offers elders free snow clearing, firewood
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Steve Silva
Canada -North |
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Largest sports complex on southern Alberta First Nation nears completion
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Livia Manywounds
Canada -Calgary |
Wet'suwet'en hereditary leaders, supporters call for stop work order on Coastal GasLink pipeline
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Chantelle Bellrichard
Indigenous |
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New documentary investigates the possible Mi'kmaq origins of hockey
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Nic Meloney
Indigenous |
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After-hours youth crisis program aims to help Tsuut'ina youth
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Livia Manywounds
Canada -Calgary |
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Hobiyee celebration marks Nisga'a Nation's new year in Vancouver
Canada -British Columbia |
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'No election until I die': A First Nation's 'lifetime' chief faces a revolution from his 242-member band
Indigenous |
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Former chief Charles Weaselhead elected University of Lethbridge chancellor
Canada -Calgary |
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Are you an Indigenous writer? Scholastic wants to hear from you
Radio -Unreserved |
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Quebec 'out of their jurisdiction' with long-gun registry, says former band councillor
Mario Carlucci
Canada -Ottawa |
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'I was really surprised by how kids connect to her': Author's first book a hit in Cree language class
Radio -Unreserved |
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With haunting photos and elaborate costumes, Meryl McMaster shows us the deep history of the land
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Lise Hosein
Arts -Exhibitionists |
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'I don't want to become a grandfather at 34': Talking to my teenager about sex
Radio -Now Or Never |
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Meet Joseph A. Dandurand, VPL's 2019 Indigenous storyteller in residence
Canada -British Columbia |
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Your North: Best reader photos for the weeks of Jan. 21, 28
February is here, and with it, the frigid winter temperatures the North is known for. Luckily for us, your cameras seem to be working just fine in the cold! Check out two weeks of your best photos from across the North.
News -Canada -North |
Overnight fire rips through northern Quebec's Camp Nemiscau
News -Canada -North ||
Quebec's police watchdog investigating young girl's death in Nunavik
News -Canada -North |
As eelgrass disappears in James Bay, so does a way of life
News -Canada -North |
Here are the artists nominated for the 2019 Indigenous Music Album Juno
News -Indigenous |