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International organization says Indigenous families will lead unmarked graves report

International organization says Indigenous families will lead unmarked graves report

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The head of an international organization brought in by the federal government to provide communities with options for identifying possible human remains buried near former residential school sites says Indigenous families must lead the way. 
Man convicted in brutal murder of Indigenous woman receives day parole

Man convicted in brutal murder of Indigenous woman receives day parole

SASKATOON — Family members of a woman brutally murdered in Saskatoon more than 20 years ago say they are devastated the man convicted in her death has received day parole against their wishes and the advice of Correctional Service Canada.
Inquests into Saskatchewan stabbing rampage set for January 2024

Inquests into Saskatchewan stabbing rampage set for January 2024

SASKATOON — Inquests examining the Saskatchewan stabbing rampage that left 11 people dead and 18 injured are tentatively scheduled for early next year.
Totem at Royal B.C. Museum on way home to Central Coast after repatriation ceremony

Totem at Royal B.C. Museum on way home to Central Coast after repatriation ceremony

VICTORIA — Drummers and dancers helped reawaken the spirit of a totem pole Monday in preparation for a lengthy repatriation journey to its ancestral home more than 100 years after it was taken from a British Columbia First Nation.
Turpel-Lafond stripped of honorary degree over claims of Indigenous heritage

Turpel-Lafond stripped of honorary degree over claims of Indigenous heritage

REGINA — The University of Regina says it has rescinded the honorary doctor of laws degree it awarded to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond in 2003 as she faces questions about her Indigenous heritage.
After more than five years, inquiry into Innu children in care begins in Labrador

After more than five years, inquiry into Innu children in care begins in Labrador

SHESHATSHIU, N.L. — After a wait of almost six years, an inquiry into the treatment of Innu youth in provincial government care began Monday with a message of hope from a respected elder.
Îyârhe Nakoda celebrates launch of Stoney podcast, textbook, dictionary

Îyârhe Nakoda celebrates launch of Stoney podcast, textbook, dictionary

“Even though we do speak [Stoney] openly out in the community, the transfer of knowledge isn’t quite where we want it to be yet,” said Mark. “Which is why this work is so important."
Indigenous leaders, family discuss effort to search landfill for women's remains

Indigenous leaders, family discuss effort to search landfill for women's remains

WINNIPEG — A search for the remains of two Indigenous women at a landfill north of Winnipeg could begin as early as April, pending the outcome of a feasibility study.
Goodstoney chief talks housing, jobs at council inauguration ceremony

Goodstoney chief talks housing, jobs at council inauguration ceremony

Between preparing for the opening of a major retail development, allocating recently announced substantial housing supports, and a host of other upcoming projects, Goodstoney band council and its majority of new electees will be ‘good busy' for the foreseeable future.
B.C. First Nation declares emergency over drug and alcohol crisis

B.C. First Nation declares emergency over drug and alcohol crisis

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — A First Nation on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island has declared a state of emergency over what its leadership describes as the "unrelating impact of drugs and alcohol" on its members, particularly children and youth.
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