Indigenous And Northern Affairs Canada
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Mi’kmaq elder calls for revocation of scalping proclamationThe elder is called for a proclamation passed in 1756 by the then-commander and governor of the British colony of Nova Scotia, to be officialy repealed.CanadaFeb 2, 2018
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Senator calls for Indigenous people to trade status cards for Canadian citizenshipSen. Lynn Beyak once again defended residential schools and says that the Indian Act is not needed.PoliticsSep 14, 2017
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Northern Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency after fire contaminates reservoir: MPBob Nault, who represents the Kenora area, says the water supply in the First Nation of about 1,000 has been contaminated due to Tuesday's fire.EnvironmentJun 8, 2017
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Overhaul special education funding for First Nations students from reserves in Ontario: reportThe report is the result of a human-rights case launched by the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation over what it called inadequate special education services for children living on reserves in the province. The case is on hold while First Nations and both levels of government try to devise solutions to the problems.EducationMay 30, 2017
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Assembly of First Nations chief says federal bureaucracy needs changesPerry Bellegarde said there have to be changes made to ensure federal funding flows quickly and becomes more effective for First Nations communities.CanadaMay 20, 2017
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Kawacatoose First Nation and City of Moose Jaw sign Municipal Service Agreement for urban reserveThe KFN Market and Gas Bar on Caribou Street West in Moose Jaw since 2010. They are currently paying full tax but a document signed Monday afternoon is the first step towards a property tax exemption.CanadaJul 11, 2016
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Regina ‘Colonialism No More’ camp continuing protest 78 days laterWhen protesters across the country occupied the offices of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) in April, the groups vowed to stay until their demands were met. In Toronto, the sit-in lasted nine days. Vancouver protesters left after six days. However, outside the INAC office in Regina, the protest continues 78 days after it started....CanadaJul 4, 2016
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Regina INAC protest continuesIt's been over a week since protesters have set up camp outside the Indigenous Northern Affairs Canada office on Albert Street in Regina and the group says they plan on staying.CanadaApr 25, 2016
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Idle No More activists stage sit-in at federal office over AttawapiskatActivists are staging a sit-in at the Toronto offices of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada in solidarity with Attawapiskat.CanadaApr 13, 2016
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