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Indigenous doctor says CMA apology is an 'early first step'
The Canadian Medical Association apologized Wednesday for the past and present harms the medical profession has caused to First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples. Dr. Mike Anderson, interim executive medical officer at Toronto’s Inner City...
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The Sad & Strange Stories of Zeus's Lovers - (Greek Mythology Explained)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the various legends and folklore surrounding the Christmas festivites
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Edmonton writer pens story of Hudson's Bay closure and Métis people
New ReviewDanielle Paradis argues that Hudson's Bay's history should be remembered despite an anti-climactic closure of its storefronts, because it tells part of the story of Métis people and Canada's relationship with Indigenous people.
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Carney meets with Métis leaders about major projects law
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with Metis leaders in Ottawa about Bill C-5, the major projects bill. In his opening remarks, Carney said that Métis have played a ‘pivotal role as skilled traders and voyagers" throughout Canada's...
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Ottawa announces changes to Indigenous child welfare
New legislation will give control and responsibility to First Nations, Inuit and Métis governments with a goal to reduce the huge number of Indigenous children in foster and group homes. But the announcement is being met with mixed...
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Edmonton issues guidelines for employees Halloween costumes
The rules come after a controversy involving one of Edmonton's top bureaucrats and her husband, who dressed as Metis.
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Fort McKay Métis Community buying land from government
The Métis community of Fort McKay, Alta., is buying the land it sits on from the provincial government - in this case, about 200 hectares of territory. The $1.6 million deal was a Canadian first
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Aaron Paquette: From despair to city councillor candidate
Aaron Paquette once thought about ending his life. Now the Métis artist has put his energies into community work and running for city councillor in Edmonton
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Métis accuse oilsands giant of economic retaliation
Lucrative security contract nixed after Fort McKay Métis launch appeal of Horizon project
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Michif French makes a comeback in a Manitoba classroom
St. Laurent School in the Interlake has swapped out conventional French lessons for Michif French, enlisting local Métis Elders to help pass on the endangered language.
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B.C. judge warns of coming 'tsunami' of Indigenous identity fraud cases
A B.C. judge is warning courts to look out for a flood of Indigenous identity fraud in criminal cases. This comes after a recent case where a man asked for special considerations in his sentencing after discovering his distant Métis...
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Manipur violence: Tribal tensions escalate on outskirts of Imphal
Violence that began after a court decision in May has continued for months
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India ethnic violence: Security forces on alert in Manipur state
Manipur on high alert after deadly riots and ethnic violence.
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Guide for communities and families searching for unmarked graves available
There's been a growing number of searches for unmarked graves at residential school sites across the country, and there is now a guide for how First Nation, Inuit and Metis communities looking for help can get started.
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Ottawa announces $2.8 billion residential school settlement
The federal government has announced a $2.8 billion dollar settlement with 325 First Nations over past harms caused by Canada's residential school system. The money will be put in a trust fund and run by a board of Indigenous directors.
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Sask. Metis residential school survivors file proposed class-action lawsuit
Six survivors of the Île-à-la-Crosse boarding school in Saskatchewan have launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the federal and provincial governments, saying they deserve compensation and recognition for physical, sexual and...
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Canadians should buy orange shirts from Indigenous artists, shirt maker urges
Tina Taphouse, a St'at'imc artist who has made her own line of orange T-shirts, says Canadians looking to wear commemorative reconciliation shirts should purchase them from Indigenous businesses and initiatives to show their support for...
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Survivors share their stories on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was marked in Ottawa Friday with a ceremony where residential school survivors told their stories. Meanwhile, Murray Sinclair, the former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation...
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Teaching reconciliation in the classroom
Three Indigenous high school students share what they want their teachers to know about their experiences and how to bring reconciliation into the classroom.
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Census results show growth in Indigenous population around Canada
There's been steady growth in Indigenous communities across the country between 2016 and 2021, but not as rapidly as previous years, says Director for Indigenous Statistics and Partnerships Chris Penney.
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Métis leader describes 'comfortable' meeting with Pope
Métis National Council president Cassidy Caron said Pope Francis spoke of 'truth, justice and healing' during a meeting with Métis survivors of residential schools. The Métis delegation was the first of three Indigenous delegations to...
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Member of Indigenous delegation looks ahead to meeting with Pope
Métis cultural facilitator Gary Gagnon says he will follow his heart to deliver stories of residential school survivors to the Pope when he joins an Indigenous delegation to the Vatican this month.
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Pope to visit Canada, meet with Indigenous leaders
Pope Francis has agreed to visit Canada 'in the context of the long-standing pastoral process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples,' the Vatican said on Wednesday.
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Colleagues say acclaimed professor has no Indigenous roots
Several colleagues of University of Saskatchewan Prof. Carrie Bourassa — the leading Indigenous health scientist in the country — say they’ve discovered she has a European genealogy and no Indigenous roots.