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Canada

Dan Smoke, elder and co-host of longest running Indigenous radio program, dies

The Indigenous community and beyond are mourning the loss of Dan Smoke, a dedicated teacher, activist, and writer who spent…

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Health

Photo appearing to show elder on hospital floor in Thunder Bay, Ont., raises concerns about Indigenous care

A photo that appears to show an Indigenous elder lying in the hallway of a Thunder Bay, Ont., hospital is…

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Nova Scotia

Joe B. Marshall, respected Mi’kmaw elder, dead at 83

Membertou’s Joe B. Marshall, a respected elder, veteran, educator and lawyer who advocated for the rights of the Mi’kmaq, has died. Marshall’s…

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Tech

Cuddly robots charm B.C. seniors as researchers study benefits of AI pals in elder care

Sally Carmichael wasn’t sure about the idea at first, but once she met Mango, it was love at first sight.…

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Tech

Elder and daughter attacked by polar bear on expedition to repatriate Inuit remains

About 10 boats left a foggy Kangiqsualujjuaq on July 25 as part of a three-day journey in what was bound…

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Nova Scotia

Mi’kmaw elder and author Daniel Paul has passed away at the age of 84

Mi’kmaw elder, activist, historian and author Daniel Paul has passed away after a battle with cancer. He turned 84. Paul,…

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