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B.C. and federal government announce settlement with group of First Nations

B.C. and federal government announce settlement with group of First Nations

VANCOUVER — The Canadian government says it's righting nearly a century of wrongs done to five First Nations in British Columbia by settling historic land claims owed under an 1899 treaty.
First Nations health gets $8.2B in funding; may be used on 'social determinants'

First Nations health gets $8.2B in funding; may be used on 'social determinants'

VANCOUVER — Federal funding of $8.
Nunavut Inuit organization revokes enrolment of sisters, says first-of-its-kind case

Nunavut Inuit organization revokes enrolment of sisters, says first-of-its-kind case

The organization responsible for enrolling Inuit under the Nunavut Agreement has removed twin sisters from its list in what is calls a first-of-its-kind case.
Akwesasne Mohawk Police seize two vehicles in relation to dead migrants investigation

Akwesasne Mohawk Police seize two vehicles in relation to dead migrants investigation

MONTREAL — Akwesasne Mohawk Police say they have seized vehicles believed to be connected to the eight migrants whose bodies were recovered from the St. Lawrence River late last month.
UN, others cite new displacement from Ethiopia's Tigray

UN, others cite new displacement from Ethiopia's Tigray

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Forces from Ethiopia’s Amhara region have displaced tens of thousands of ethnic Tigrayans from disputed territory in the north of the country in recent weeks despite a peace deal agreed late last year , according to aid w
New dental care program should give First Nations benefits more teeth: NDP

New dental care program should give First Nations benefits more teeth: NDP

OTTAWA — Dental benefits for Indigenous people should be improved if the new national dental insurance plan offers better or more accessible services, NDP health critic Don Davies said Wednesday.
Indigenous Screen Office worries for its future after federal budget exclusion

Indigenous Screen Office worries for its future after federal budget exclusion

TORONTO — An organization that supports Indigenous filmmakers and storytellers through funding, training and advocacy says its future is in jeopardyafter being excluded from the federal budget.
Weinstein returns to NY prison system after LA conviction

Weinstein returns to NY prison system after LA conviction

NEW YORK (AP) — Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has returned to the New York prison system after spending nearly two years in California, where he was tried and convicted of raping an Italian actor and model.
Jackie Vautour's family discussing next steps after belongings boxed from N.B. park

Jackie Vautour's family discussing next steps after belongings boxed from N.B. park

FREDERICTON — The granddaughter of a man who laid claim to land in New Brunswick's Kouchibouguac National Park says it is a frustrating time for her family.
Jackie Vautour's family's belongings boxed up from Kouchibouguac National Park

Jackie Vautour's family's belongings boxed up from Kouchibouguac National Park

FREDERICTON — The personal belongings of the family of a man who laid claim to land in New Brunswick's Kouchibouguac National Park are being removed, says Parks Canada.