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Artist Kent Monkman's painting of partially nude Trudeau with laughing women creates uproar online
Renowned artist Kent Monkman has come under fire for creating a painting that shows Prime Minister Justin Trudeau partially nude on his knees preparing for what Monkman says is a consensual act while Indigenous women surrounding him laugh.
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Austin Grabish
Canada -Manitoba |
How community support played a role in these First Nations women's recoveries from COVID-19
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Jessica Deer
Indigenous |
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Manitoba First Nations 'not backing down' from blockades over COVID-19 fears
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Rachel Bergen
Canada -Manitoba |
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Out of control wildfire prompts Pine Creek First Nation to declare state of emergency
Dana Hatherly
Canada -Manitoba |
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Canada Energy Regulator recruiting Indigenous people to join new advisory committee
The Canada Energy Regulator is looking for Indigenous people to join a new advisory committee that is expected to play "a key advisory role" to the regulator's board of directors, according to a recruitment document posted online.
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Chantelle Bellrichard
Indigenous |
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Ian Campeau and Jesse Thistle livestream their conversations with friends on Homies Chatting
Ian Campeau and Jesse Thistle are streaming their chats with friends and interesting people twice a week online.
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Rhiannon Johnson
Indigenous |
Nunavik village not ready to welcome construction workers from south without 14-day quarantine
Kangiqsualujjuaq's town council has denied a request to allow in construction workers without undergoing a 14-day COVID-19 quarantine period, even though it means postponing the installation of an X-ray machine to help diagnose tuberculosis.
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Julia Page
Canada -Montreal |
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Kanesatake Mohawks block entrance to Oka provincial park
Canada -Montreal |
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As deconfinement looms, Cree communities begin asymptomatic testing for COVID-19
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Susan Bell
Canada -North |
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Hundreds of non-medical masks with Indigenous flair made for First Nations communities
Canada -British Columbia |
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Kanesatake chief calls for Oka park to stay closed to prevent spread of COVID-19
Canada -Montreal |
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It's official — Yukon College is now Yukon University
Canada -North ||
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Mi'kmaw elder creates 22 paintings for families of N.S. mass shooting victims
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Nic Meloney
Indigenous |
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Another Keeyask blockade formed despite injunction on the first
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Nicholas Frew
Canada -Manitoba |
Native Women's Shelter forced to close after outbreak among staff
Canada -Montreal |
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Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand excited about prospect of new city centre rec facility
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David Shield
Canada -Saskatoon |
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In Depth
Why on-the-land educators see opportunity in a global pandemic
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John Last
Canada -North ||
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Membertou commercial building going up just as N.S. shut down due to COVID-19
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Tom Ayers
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Manitoba First Nations add COVID-19 to worries as wildfire season approaches
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Riley Laychuk
Canada -Manitoba |
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Oil revenues plunge for many Indigenous communities in Western Canada
Kyle Bakx
Business ||
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Music That Matters
Yukon's Dennis Shorty picks 5 songs that stir his memories, both happy and sad
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Dave White
Canada -North |
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Indigenous woman says she was punched, told to 'go back to Asia' while walking in East Vancouver
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Michelle Ghoussoub
Canada -British Columbia |
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Health researcher hopes COVID-19 means new policies for Indigenous peoples
Canada -North |
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No known COVID-19 cases on Manitoba First Nations to date, newly released data shows
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Bryce Hoye
Canada -Manitoba |
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Nunavut Sivuniksavut students hold virtual graduation
Canada -North |
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Manitoba plans to boost rural, northern internet using Hydro-built fibre optic network
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Rachel Bergen
Canada -Manitoba |
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9 P.E.I. communities to have new signs in Mi'kmaq language
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Nicola MacLeod
Canada -PEI ||
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Walpole Island First Nation reports 1st death due to COVID-19
Canada -Windsor |
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As deconfinement looms, Cree communities begin asymptomatic testing for COVID-19
Since last week, the Cree health board in northern Quebec has added the ability to carry out 140 screening tests per week on vulnerable populations such as elders and those who aren't showing symptoms, but who have travelled from high risk regions such as Montreal and Ottawa.Susan BellNews -Canada -North |Mohawk hunter supplies Mother's Day meal of traditional goose meat to Cree patients in Montreal
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News -Canada -North |Cree Nation mourns 1st known Cree death from COVID-19
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