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Fight against toxic mining runoff from Canada persists, say U.S. Indigenous leaders

Fight against toxic mining runoff from Canada persists, say U.S. Indigenous leaders

WASHINGTON — U.S. Indigenous leaders from the Pacific Northwest say they won't give up trying to convince Canada's federal government to agree to a bilateral investigation of toxic mining runoff from the B.C. Interior. Representatives from several U.
First Nations leaders demand meeting with premier over mining, removed from chamber

First Nations leaders demand meeting with premier over mining, removed from chamber

TORONTO — Two First Nation leaders were removed from Ontario's legislative chamber Wednesday after shouting at Premier Doug Ford over concerns about plans to expand mining operations on and around their lands in the so-called Ring of Fire region.
Indigenous history, climate change books nab Shaughnessy Cohen Prize nominations

Indigenous history, climate change books nab Shaughnessy Cohen Prize nominations

Books about government intervention in Inuit and Indigenous communities, so-called smart cities and climate change have been nominated for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.

Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
Budget 2023: Feds commit consultation money for Indigenous resource sharing

Budget 2023: Feds commit consultation money for Indigenous resource sharing

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is committing $8.7 million to hold more consultations on Indigenous resource sharing in a budget that offers relatively little new spending on its reconciliation agenda.
Hot Docs film festival to spotlight Inuit rights, Lac Mégantic, Canucks riot

Hot Docs film festival to spotlight Inuit rights, Lac Mégantic, Canucks riot

TORONTO — This year’s Hot Docs festival will open with an intimate look at Inukactivist and lawyer Aaju Peter and her work to defend the human rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic.
National Inuit organization seeking $1.6 billion for school food program

National Inuit organization seeking $1.6 billion for school food program

OTTAWA — A national Inuit organization is calling for about $1.6 billion in federal funding over 15 years to set up a co-ordinatedschool food program in the North.
Queer photographer Evergon, witchy artists Fastwurms among Governor General winners

Queer photographer Evergon, witchy artists Fastwurms among Governor General winners

A photographer whose work documents and celebrates the homoerotic is among the winners of this year's Governor General Awards in Visual and Media Arts.

Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
Indigenous groups hope for infrastructure dollars and economic development in budget

Indigenous groups hope for infrastructure dollars and economic development in budget

OTTAWA — Prominent Indigenous organizations are making major requests of the federal government in its upcoming budget, seeking billions in investments for infrastructure and economic development.