First Nations
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Replace Nutrition North with a new strategy, Inuit group urgesThe organization representing Inuit in Canada says the federal government program meant to subsidize the high cost of food in the region, isn't working and should be scrapped.CanadaJun 9
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Indigenous beadwork goes viral after Rihanna flight attendant momentThe Kanien’kehá (Mohawk) woman says the moment carries far more meaning than a simple exchange.CanadaJun 8
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Premiers of Alberta, Manitoba spar over need to consult with First NationsThe premier of Alberta was taken to task over the issue of Aboriginal and treaty rights by the premier of Manitoba at Tuesday's closing of the annual Western premiers' meeting.PoliticsMay 26
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First Nations leaders urge B.C. to uphold DRIPA: ‘We will not back down’'This is an historical moment for First Nations and we will not back down,' Robert Phillips, First Nations Summit Political Executive, said at a press conference on Friday.PoliticsApr 10
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B.C. Appeals Court sides with First Nation over Aboriginal title on Nootka IslandThe B.C. Court of Appeal says a lower court judge used an "arbitrary boundary" to determine a First Nation's Aboriginal title over a swath of Nootka Island.CanadaApr 2
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DRIPA legislation will be front and centre when B.C. MLAs return to the legislature'We want to see a clear path forward,' Scott McInnis, Conservative MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke and the critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, told Global News.PoliticsMar 27
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B.C. considering changes to weaken DRIPA, shares confidential letter with First Nations leadersThe bill, known as DRIPA, requires B.C. to take "all measures" to align the rights of Indigenous Peoples with existing provincial legislation.CanadaMar 24
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Indigenous chiefs head to Alberta legislature to push province to nip separatism pushThe comments came after First Nations chiefs across the province unanimously called on members of the legislature to hold a non-confidence vote against the government.PoliticsMar 10
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Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of ParliamentFrom clean drinking water legislation to self-government and better infrastructure, Indigenous leaders say they're looking for action from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government.CanadaFeb 21
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Canada warns First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. borderThe federal government updated its travel advice for the U.S. and is now urging First Nations people to carry a passport, in addition to a status card, when crossing the border.CanadaFeb 20
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