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Man who killed Indigenous woman in northern Alberta released from prison

Man who killed Indigenous woman in northern Alberta released from prison

EDMONTON — Nicole Gladue-Weesemat wailed after learning the man who stabbed her mother in northern Alberta a decade ago, then moved her dead body to Manitoba, is out of prison.
Supreme Court dismisses appeal from Saskatchewan government involving Métis group

Supreme Court dismisses appeal from Saskatchewan government involving Métis group

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal from the Saskatchewan government over a lawsuit alleging a Métis organization wasn't consulted over uranium exploration permits.
Ottawa tells First Nations chiefs committee to sort out child welfare talks with AFN

Ottawa tells First Nations chiefs committee to sort out child welfare talks with AFN

OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says Ottawa needs the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and a committee trying to renegotiate a child welfare agreement to decide who's leading the talks before any progress can be made.
One dead, two hurt in Sandy Lake First Nation house fire

One dead, two hurt in Sandy Lake First Nation house fire

Police say one person was found dead and two others were injured after a home caught fire in Sandy Lake First Nation earlier this week.

Inuit children in Nunavut face a preventable food security crisis

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'Do better': Murder victims' families react after possible remains found in landfill

'Do better': Murder victims' families react after possible remains found in landfill

WINNIPEG — When Elle Harris got a phone call about potential human remains found at the landfill where searchers are trying to find her mother and another slain First Nations woman, she was overcome with a sinking feeling.
Ottawa announces $270-million agreement for Inuit-led conservation efforts in Arctic

Ottawa announces $270-million agreement for Inuit-led conservation efforts in Arctic

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $270-million agreement for jobs and conservation projects in the Qikiqtani region, a majority-Inuit territory that is part of Nunavut.
In apology to Inuit, minister calls relocations decades ago a 'failure'

In apology to Inuit, minister calls relocations decades ago a 'failure'

OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree apologized Thursday afternoon on behalf of the federal government for its role in the Dundas Harbour relocations between 1934 and 1948, saying it is "long overdue.
Human rights museum removes Buffy Sainte-Marie from exhibit

Human rights museum removes Buffy Sainte-Marie from exhibit

WINNIPEG — The Canadian Museum for Human Rights has removed singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie from an exhibit because of questions about her First Nations identity.
In the news today: Tariffs and Canadian border towns, Ottawa to apologize to Inuit

In the news today: Tariffs and Canadian border towns, Ottawa to apologize to Inuit

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