First Nations
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Indigenous campaign bans Rustad from wearing Moose Hide PinThe Moose Hide Pins are meant to signify a commitment to honour and respect women, and speak out against gender-based and domestic violence.PoliticsOct 2
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First Nations suspect agriculture in Fraser Valley fish killThe Cheam and Sqwá First Nations say they discovered the fish kill in the Hope Slough on Monday while members were conducting routine water sampling.EnvironmentSep 25
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Indigenous equity ownership saw momentum in 2024, but more work still to be doneThe year also saw the announcement of an agreement that would see TC Energy sell a minority stake in a natural gas transmission network to a consortium of Indigenous communities.CanadaSep 25
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B.C., First Nations partner to build ‘attainable’ below-market homes in VancouverThe proposal is to build 2,600 homes for sale to middle-income British Columbians at 60 per cent of market price.EconomySep 19
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Indigenous Services told tribal council to use a bunny picture to prove IndigeneityFederal program to boost Indigenous business under increased scrutiny after a Global News investigation revealed loopholes and “fronts” used to exploit rules.CanadaSep 11
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‘Gang culture is not Cree culture’: Maskwacis ads urge First Nations youth to resist life of crimeThe First Nations that make up Maskwacis, about 80 kilometres south of Edmonton, have launched an ad campaign called "Change your Colours," speaking directly to their young people.CanadaSep 9
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Stoney Nakoda First Nations reclaim heritage through name change"We have our own community names," says Chief Clifford Poucette with the Goodstoney First Nation. "So, that's what we're trying to bring back."CanadaAug 29
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First Nations life expectancy in B.C. plunges by 6 years: reportA British Columbia report tracking Indigenous health issues says life expectancy for the province's First Nations people has plunged by more than six years since 2017.HealthAug 21
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Jury at coroner’s inquest into death of First Nations woman begin deliberationsA coroner's inquest jury looking into the death of an Ontario First Nations woman has begun deliberating its findings and recommendations after hearing closing arguments,CanadaAug 16
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‘A taste like nothing else’: Indigenous-owned cannery is last on B.C.’s coastSt. Jean’s Cannery & Smokehouse based in Nanaimo still hand-packs products, just like founder Armand St. Jean once did after starting the business in his backyard.EconomyAug 15
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