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Turpel-Lafonde won't sue CBC over Cree heritage report that took 'heavy toll': lawyer
The lawyer for a former judge whose claims to be Cree were questioned in a CBC investigation says his client is not considering legal action against the broadcaster after the Law Society of British Columbia this week backed her claims of Indigenous h
Jul 26, 2024 3:38 PM
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Crown must settle with First Nations for breaching Robinson treaties: Supreme Court
OTTAWA — The Crown made a mockery of its treaty promise to the Anishinaabe in Ontario by freezing annual payments to First Nations for 150 years, and it now must make things right, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
Jul 26, 2024 2:23 PM
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Former judge with disputed Cree heritage likely has Indigenous DNA: report
OTTAWA — A DNA test shows a former judge and Order of Canada recipient accused of falsely claiming to be Cree "most likely" has Indigenous heritage, a report from the Law Society of British Columbia revealed Thursday.
Jul 25, 2024 7:32 PM
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Cathy Merrick re-elected for second term as leader of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
WAYWAYSEECAPPO FIRST NATION — First Nations chiefs in Manitoba have voted to keep Cathy Merrick as the leader of the organization that represents the majority of First Nations in the province.
Jul 24, 2024 3:19 PM
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B.C. First Nation gets $147M from Ottawa for lost water rights 131 years ago
ESK'ET, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The federal government has reached a $147-million settlement with a First Nation in British Columbia over a dispute about water rights that dates back to the late 1800s.
Jul 24, 2024 3:16 PM
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As N.S. jail death toll mounts, father grieves son and calls for corrections reform
HALIFAX — A memorial plaque with a laser-etched image of Christopher Young wearing a Santa hat sits on a shelf at his father's Halifax home. "That's how I'll always remember my son, as a happy guy," said Gerry Young, 61.
Jul 24, 2024 2:00 AM
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Manitoba Chiefs decry reduced federal funds for residential school searches
OTTAWA — The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs criticized the federal government for reducing funds to search the grounds of former residential schools, saying in a statement they are profoundly disappointed and outraged.
Jul 23, 2024 3:45 PM
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The Haida-B.C. agreement was a landmark deal, but where was Canada?
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
Jul 23, 2024 11:23 AM
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Fuel spill sparks evacuation worries for Nunavut community
SANIKILUAQ, NVT. — A gasoline spill in Nunavut prompted what some officials characterized as an evacuation, although the territory's government says no evacuation was ordered.
Jul 22, 2024 6:30 PM
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Manitoba First Nation says members lack health care due to nursing shortage
WINNIPEG — Members of a northern First Nation looking to get prescriptions refilled, blood work done or access to other basic health-care services are often being turned away because of a nursing shortage in the community.
Jul 22, 2024 3:00 PM
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