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Proposed class-action alleges abuse, cultural devastation at Indigenous group homes in Canada

A proposed class-action lawsuit against the Canadian government alleges that Indigenous children who were removed from their communities and placed…

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Canada

Belgium honours Indigenous First World War veterans

Jeff Purdy embarked on a journey to Belgium to retrace the steps of his great-great-grandfather, Sam Glode, a Mi’kmaw soldier…

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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

Inquest into Indigenous woman’s death in Prince George RCMP holding cell recommends 24/7 monitoring

A tragic incident occurred in Prince George RCMP holding cells where an Indigenous woman, Lindsey Izony, lost her life due…

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Nova Scotia

Atlantic Indigenous health research network receives $4M from Ottawa

The Wabanaki-Labrador Indigenous Health Research Network, a vital organization working with Indigenous communities in Atlantic Canada, is set to benefit…

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Sports

Indigenous women from Canada earned the most medals at the World Broomball Championships

Two female Indigenous teams from Canada made their mark on the international stage at the International Federation of Broomball Associations…

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Politics

Manitoba leaders remember Murray Sinclair as a ‘quiet but powerful’ champion of Indigenous rights

Murray Sinclair, a prominent figure in Canadian history, has passed away at the age of 73. He was a former…

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Canada

Indigenous youth skeptical of government’s commitment to reconciliation, says survey

More than 1,100 Indigenous youth shared their thoughts on reconciliation, community and their own futures in a report released Wednesday by Indigenous Youth…

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Politics

Indigenous leaders praise report on Canada’s ‘disappeared’ residential school children

WARNING: This article talks about abuse of children at residential schools.  Kimberly Murray has opened an uncomfortable but long overdue conversation…

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Canada

Canadian Indigenous leaders hope Biden’s residential schools apology leads to meaningful change

Canadian Indigenous leaders say U.S. President Joe Biden’s apology for his country’s residential school system is only the first step…

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