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How Indigenous cultural practices can improve waste management in communities

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Three years too long a wait for Line 5 reroute, Indigenous band in Wisconsin says

Three years too long a wait for Line 5 reroute, Indigenous band in Wisconsin says

WASHINGTON — Three years is more than enough time for Line 5 to suffer a catastrophic rupture and far too long to make an Indigenous band in Wisconsin wait for the controversial cross-border pipeline to be rerouted, the band's lawyers say.
Ottawa releases action plan to implement UNDRIP, despite calls for more consultation

Ottawa releases action plan to implement UNDRIP, despite calls for more consultation

OTTAWA — The federal government released its action plan on Wednesday to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Trudeau raises flag honouring residential school survivors on Parliament Hill

Trudeau raises flag honouring residential school survivors on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised a flag on Parliament Hill Wednesday morning to honour Indigenous people who were forced to attend residential schools.
Two dead, two injured in crash of small plane on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island

Two dead, two injured in crash of small plane on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island

TOFINO, B.C. — A float plane with four people aboard crashed and burned on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island Tuesday, killing two and injuring two others.
'Everybody's mother': Google Doodle celebrates Inuk author on Indigenous Peoples Day

'Everybody's mother': Google Doodle celebrates Inuk author on Indigenous Peoples Day

Visitors to Google's home page on National Indigenous Peoples Day get a chance to learn about late Inuk author Mitiarjuk Nappaaluk.
Yukon's COVID vaccine rollout falls short for First Nations care, engagement: auditor

Yukon's COVID vaccine rollout falls short for First Nations care, engagement: auditor

A report from Canada's auditor general found that Yukon's COVID-19 immunization rollout hadshortcomings, including a lack of engagement with First Nations, some of whom worried they were test subjects for the new vaccine.
Inuit group hopes review into handling of priest allegations brings change

Inuit group hopes review into handling of priest allegations brings change

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A national group representing Inuit says it hopes a review into how the Oblates handled allegations of a former priest sexually abusing children in Nunavut will bring change within the Catholic Church.
Indigenous artist's design chosen for Afghan war monument

Indigenous artist's design chosen for Afghan war monument

OTTAWA — Veterans of the war in Afghanistan were influential in choosing the final design for a monument that will memorialize Canada's contributions in the conflict.
Native women's association says high school students should be taught about genocide

Native women's association says high school students should be taught about genocide

OTTAWA — The Native Women's Association of Canada says it is hoping to make ugly truths about the ongoing genocide of Indigenous Peoples easier for students to see and understand with a graphic guide that could form the basis of school curriculums.