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Northern Manitoba First Nation evacuates due to encroaching wildfire

PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION — Wildfire crews are working to suppress a fire near a northern Manitoba First Nation that has forced some residents to leave the community.
Quebec provincial police conduct raid in Mohawk community of Kanesatake

Quebec provincial police conduct raid in Mohawk community of Kanesatake

QUEBEC — Investigators with the Quebec provincial police's financial crimes unit are conducting searches in a Mohawk community near Montreal.
Flying drones and chasing data, Indigenous women in Guyana join fight against climate change

Flying drones and chasing data, Indigenous women in Guyana join fight against climate change

RUBY VILLAGE, Guyana (AP) — A small group of Indigenous women in northern Guyana are the latest weapon in the fight against climate change in this South American country where 90% of the population lives below sea level.
Plan for urban national park in Halifax reaches key milestone: Parks Canada

Plan for urban national park in Halifax reaches key milestone: Parks Canada

HALIFAX — Parks Canada says an urban wilderness area on the edge of Halifax has met a key requirement in the process to become a national urban park.
Fire razes Guyana dormitory, killing at least 19 children, mainly Indigenous girls

Fire razes Guyana dormitory, killing at least 19 children, mainly Indigenous girls

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — An overnight fire raced through a dormitory in Guyana, killing at least 19 students who were trapped and injuring several others at a government boarding school as authorities probe whether it was intentionally set.
Rain forecast could slow down record-breaking Alberta wildfires, officials say

Rain forecast could slow down record-breaking Alberta wildfires, officials say

EDMONTON — Light rainfall and cooler temperatures slowed down wildfire activity in Alberta over the long weekend and more rain that's in the forecast may help firefighters catch a breath during a record-breaking season of fires.
Quebec Indigenous group says CAQ MNA who dismissed alleged police abuse must resign

Quebec Indigenous group says CAQ MNA who dismissed alleged police abuse must resign

MONTREAL — The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador is calling for a member of Quebec's governing Coalition Avenir Quebec party to resign after he suggested numerous Indigenous women lied about being sexually assaulted by police officers.
Australian Indigenous TV host quits program over racist backlash

Australian Indigenous TV host quits program over racist backlash

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prominent Australian Indigenous journalist Stan Grant quit television hosting duties on Monday in response to online racist abuse over his comments during King Charles III's coronation about historic Aboriginal dispossessio
'On the inside': Why some Indigenous officers stick with the RCMP despite struggles

'On the inside': Why some Indigenous officers stick with the RCMP despite struggles

OTTAWA — Dean Gladue says he never experienced racism until joining the RCMP. The 26-year veteran began his career with the force in 1989 as special constable, a role assigned to police First Nations reserves.
G7 leaders warn China not to conduct 'interference,' Zelenskyy meets with Trudeau

G7 leaders warn China not to conduct 'interference,' Zelenskyy meets with Trudeau

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday morning in Hiroshima, as G7 leaders committed to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes.