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As inflation soars, access to Indigenous foods declines

As inflation soars, access to Indigenous foods declines

CHICAGO (AP) — Blueberry bison tamales, harvest salad with mixed greens, creamy carrot and wild rice soup, roasted turkey with squash.
Calm in the chaos: Canadian Medical Association's first Indigenous leader takes helm

Calm in the chaos: Canadian Medical Association's first Indigenous leader takes helm

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — In a brightly lit surgical room around sunrise, Dr. Alika Lafontaine recounts why he chose to become an anesthesiologist as he fills syringes for his first patient of the day.
Tlicho reflect on legacy of Treaty 11 during 100-year celebrations

Tlicho reflect on legacy of Treaty 11 during 100-year celebrations

BEHCHOKǪ̀, N.W.T. — As some communities in the Northwest Territories gather to celebrate 100 years since Treaty 11 was signed, many Indigenous people are reflecting on what the historic agreement means today.
Hawaii off to strong start at Little League World Series

Hawaii off to strong start at Little League World Series

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT. Pa. (AP) — A packed Lamade Stadium, a national TV audience and an opposing pitcher who tossed a no-hitter in a regional final. That would trouble a lot of teams of 10- to 12-year-olds, but not Hawaii.
Michelle O'Bonsawin nominated to Supreme Court, making her first Indigenous justice

Michelle O'Bonsawin nominated to Supreme Court, making her first Indigenous justice

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominated Ontario judge Michelle O'Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada on Friday, making her the first Indigenous person poised to sit on the country's highest bench.
Treasury Board rejects 'blanket exemption' idea for official language requirements

Treasury Board rejects 'blanket exemption' idea for official language requirements

OTTAWA — The Treasury Board is rejecting an idea pitched by some Indigenous public servants to offer "blanket exemptions" so they don't have to learn both of Canada's official languages.

What the declining caribou populations — and total hunting ban — mean for Inuit communities in Labrador

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Census records fewer Indigenous-language speakers, but bump in youngest generation

Census records fewer Indigenous-language speakers, but bump in youngest generation

OTTAWA — The number of people who speak an Indigenous language has fallen overall in Canada, but the figure grew for the country’s youngest generation, new census data suggests.
Edmonton gondola needed better Indigenous consultation, councillor says

Edmonton gondola needed better Indigenous consultation, councillor says

EDMONTON — The sole city councillor to vote in support of a gondola across Edmonton's river valley says the outcome may have been different if there were better Indigenous consultation.
Rename Colonial Building, say Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous groups

Rename Colonial Building, say Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous groups

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Two Indigenous groups in Newfoundland and Labrador are pushing back against the provincial government's recent decision to maintain the name of the historic Colonial Building in downtown St. John's.