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Next federal government needs to amend Cannabis Act, say First Nation chiefs
The next federal government needs to amend the Cannabis Act so First Nations can have jurisdiction over the industry on their territories, to seize its economic potential and avoid potential conflicts, according to some Indigenous leaders.
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Jorge Barrera
Indigenous |
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Canadian Indigenous water activist Autumn Peltier addresses UN on clean water
Canadian Indigenous water activist Autumn Peltier addressed hundreds of international guests at UN headquarters in Manhattan on Saturday. The 15-year-old activist from Wiikwemkoong First Nation on Manitoulin Island in northern Ontario urged the global community to respect the sacredness and importance of clean water.
World |
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Future of Labrador seniors' van program at risk, Friendship Centre says
The Labrador Friendship Centre says it has usually heard by now whether funding is approved for a valuable transportation service it offers.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
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'Keep the Native kids woke': podcast Coffee & Quaq explores contemporary Indigenous Alaskan issues
Coffee & Quaq is a new podcast out of Anchorage, Alaska that looks at contemporary issues impacting Indigenous people living in the state. Host and producer Alice Glenn says the name of the podcast is a nod to both contemporary and traditional aspects of her Inupiaq culture.
Radio -Unreserved |
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Indigenous communities need authority over child welfare says legal advocacy group
Canada -British Columbia |
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New White River, Ont., clinic gives 'equal access, equal care' to small communities
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Jeff Walters
Canada -Thunder Bay ||
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Supreme Court visits with Indigenous groups 'a step towards reconciliation': grand chief
Canada -Manitoba |
Chronic illness, addiction, mental health all focus in medical outreach initiative
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Bryan Eneas
Canada -Saskatchewan |
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Oneida hoop dancer honoured with Rising Star award
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Rebecca Zandbergen
Canada -London |
Students, staff celebrate 10 years at K'àlemì Dene School in Ndilo
Canada -North |
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'We all need to wake up:' Indigenous youth lend their support to climate strikes
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Jessica Deer
Indigenous |
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'A step toward understanding': Runners honour residential school survivors
Canada -Saskatoon |
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How Indigenous dancers connect with their power through performance
Rhianna Schmunk
Canada -British Columbia |
Winnipeg's North End a backdrop for renowned artist Kent Monkman to explore colonialism, resilience
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Ian Froese
Canada -Manitoba |
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This Land podcast: A murder, a Supreme Court decision, and half the land in Oklahoma
Radio -Unreserved |
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New Gladue report writing program to be offered in B.C. but profession still lacks regulation
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Chantelle Bellrichard
Indigenous |
'We are changing the world': Greta Thunberg addresses hundreds of thousands at Montreal climate march
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Benjamin Shingler
Canada -Montreal ||
Nunatsiavut president waiting for sit-down with premier on ferry concerns
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Alyson Samson
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
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Coroner's inquest into death of Cynthia Blackjack set for January
Canada -North |
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Academic at First Nations University turning Scrabble into Cree language game
Canada -Saskatchewan |
Off-reserve Mi'kmaq sue N.S. over treaty hunting, fishing rights
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Tom Ayers
Canada -Nova Scotia |
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Proposed Kenora Justice Centre moves forward
Canada -Thunder Bay |
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Family of murdered Stephenville woman say killer has returned, wants to serve parole in community
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Lindsay Bird
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
Students learn life-long food skills through Six Nations school program
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |
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First Nations, non-profits also affected by suspension of rural grant program
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Courtney Dickson
Canada -British Columbia |
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