Indigenous Communities
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University of Calgary students convert ATV to solar to help Indigenous communitiesIn tests so far, solar batteries have been able to run the ATV for at least 90 minutes and recharging simply involves plugging it into a regular power outlet.FeaturesApr 17
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COVID-19 surge in Canada’s remote communities prompt new restrictionsThe latest wave of COVID-19 is bringing health-care resources in some remote communities in Canada to the breaking point as case numbers explode.CanadaJan 2
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Quebec Indigenous leaders blast Legault for being ‘paternalistic’Quebec Indigenous leaders are denouncing Premier Francois Legault for his decision not to meet with them during Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous Peoples.CanadaNov 26, 2021
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Questions remain over Indigenous consultation on sales of Crown lands in SaskatchewanIndigenous leaders question the auctioning and selling of Crown lands in Saskatchewan without proper consultation is concerning.PoliticsNov 9, 2021
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Land acknowledgment by Montreal Canadiens may be a mistake: Quebec Indigenous affairs ministerIan Lafrenière says it's unclear who were the first people in what is now Montreal.CanadaOct 20, 2021
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Wolastoqey Nations prepare for their own tax regime amid looming tax agreement deadlineThe Wolastoqey Nations of New Brunswick say they will prepare their own tax regime if the government does not honour tax-sharing agreements past Jan. 31, 2023.CanadaOct 8, 2021
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Remote Indigenous communities working with feds on mandatory COVID-19 vaccine exemptionsThe vast majority of "remote" communities are so isolated the only way in and out is by plane, and essential services like medical visits are not accessible by any other means.CanadaOct 7, 2021
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Joyce Echaquan’s death ‘unacceptable,’ Quebec coroner says in addressing inquiry findingsCoroner Géhane Kamel said the death of Joyce Echaquan was accidental, but preventable — and that racism and prejudice contributed to it.CanadaOct 5, 2021
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‘We need justice’: Indigenous leaders call for action in Quebec on Truth and Reconciliation DayThe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has not yet been officially recognized by the Quebec government.CanadaSep 30, 2021
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‘She cannot have died in vain’: Commemorations honour Joyce Echaquan, one year after her deathOne year after the death of Joyce Echaquan, Carol Dubé said in a statement that his wife's memory must not fade and called on everyone to join their fight.CanadaSep 28, 2021
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