Aboriginals

• Redskins rename to Washington Football Team for 2020 season

  Gone is the Indian head logo and the name. Here to stay are the burgundy and gold colours that are synonymous with the franchise's storied history.

  Sports

  Jul 23, 2020
  
• Peterborough activists pushing for change to Indian Act gather outside MP’s office

  For the last three Tuesdays, Lynn Gehl and about a dozen others have been in front of MP Maryam Monsef's office demanding a change to the Indian Act.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2019
  
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• Federal, provincial investments will create affordable housing in Peterborough and beyond

  With $10 million in government funding, 82 units will be created, with 42 located in the cities of Peterborough, Lindsay and Haliburton.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 13, 2018
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• Homeless group wants national housing strategy to focus on poor and aboriginals

  Homelessness advocates are asking the federal government to focus billions in available money for housing on those who need it the most, including aboriginals and the working poor.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2016
• Provocative billboard campaign aims to address racism in Lethbridge

  A new campaign aims to address racism and stereotyping of First Nations people in Lethbridge through photography.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2016
• Aboriginals rally ahead of a landmark court hearing on ’60s Scoop

  Scores of aboriginals from across Ontario rallied in Toronto today ahead of a landmark court hearing on the so-called '60s Scoop.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2016
• More direction needed for aboriginals and mentally ill in Canada’s justice system

  The "limited services" in the Canadian justice system focused on aboriginals and the mentally ill pose obstacles to helping reduce the numbers of both groups as offenders and victims.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2016
• Aboriginal Veterans Day marked with march in Vancouver

  It was 10th annual event in Vancouver aimed at honouring the sacrifices of First Nations, Metis and Aboriginal women and men who fought for Canada.

  Nov 8, 2015
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• RCMP #MMIW campaign aims to bring home Canada’s missing Aboriginal women

  The RCMP is using social media as an "investigative tool" in the hopes people with information about any of Canada’s hundreds of missing Aboriginal women and girls will come forward with tips.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2015
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• Domestic violence, homelessness and an aging population highlighted in report

  While Montreal's economy may be on an upward swing, some troubling trends are tarnishing the city's image, according to the newly released 2015 Vital Signs report.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2015