First Nations
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‘We’re doing this for longevity’: Blood Tribe replacing elementary schoolAahsaopi Elementary School in the community of Levern is being replaced by a new, modern facility expected to house up to 600 students.EducationMay 17
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Indigenous leaders meet with Quebec lawmakers over Bill 96 concernsIndigenous leaders met with Quebec lawmakers to discuss Bill 96. They say the one-hour meeting wasn't enough time to address all their concerns.PoliticsMay 13
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Quebec’s language reform ‘disregards’ Indigenous communities, leaders sayLeaders from Indigenous communities across the province say their concerns and proposed changes about Bill 96 were dismissed by the Quebec government.CanadaMay 10
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Okanagan communities receive provincial funding to improve Emergency Support ServicesOver $1.9 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding will be distributed to communities across the province including in the Okanagan.CanadaMay 8
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Quebec First Nations push for more self-determinationAssembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador chiefs have agreed for their communities to take steps to further assert their right to self-determination.CanadaApr 28
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Feds’ $1.5B compensation for unclean drinking water called unfair by Indigenous leadersThe settlement will compensate people living in First Nations communities that were subject to a drinking water advisory of at least one year between November 1995 and June 2021.HealthApr 28
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B.C. increasing forestry revenue-sharing with First NationsThe interim measure will lead to an immediate increase of $63 million for First Nations this year.PoliticsApr 27
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First Nations share priorities on housing, health supports with Ontario party leadersHousing, mental health and addictions and community-based services were among the priorities First Nations chiefs shared on Wednesday.CanadaApr 27
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Alberta country music singer-songwriter Shane Yellowbird passes awayCree-Canadian singer-songwriter Shane Yellowbird passed away Monday in Calgary at the age of 42, his family confirmed.CanadaApr 26
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How an Alberta First Nation is working to help ‘culturally significant’ Banff bison herd to suceedA report from Stoney Nakoda First Nation noted that projects such as the Banff bison reintroduction are an important part of truth and reconciliation.CanadaApr 24
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