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Greenlanders embrace pre-Christian Inuit traditions as a way to proudly reclaim ancestral roots

Greenlanders embrace pre-Christian Inuit traditions as a way to proudly reclaim ancestral roots

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Sitting on the pelt of a polar bear hunted by her family, Aviaja Rakel Sanimuinaq says she’s proud to be part of a movement of Greenlanders reclaiming their Inuit traditions and spirituality.
Canada says it will fund Jordan’s Principle for First Nations kids through 2026

Canada says it will fund Jordan’s Principle for First Nations kids through 2026

MONTREAL — Ottawa says it will continue to fund Jordan’s Principle to support First Nations children through 2026 as some First Nations chiefs decry what they call cutbacks in services.
RCMP investigating man's suspicious death on First Nation in Saskatchewan

RCMP investigating man's suspicious death on First Nation in Saskatchewan

FORT QU'APPELLE, Sask. — RCMP say they're investigating a suspicious death of a man on a First Nation in southeastern Saskatchewan.
Designs for Manitoba flood prevention project to be completed this spring: minister

Designs for Manitoba flood prevention project to be completed this spring: minister

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government expects new designs of a long-promised flood prevention project will be completed later this year after the province asked the federal government to pause environmental assessments to address concerns from local Fir
Top political parties gear up for Sunday election call

Top political parties gear up for Sunday election call

OTTAWA — Canadians may be keeping their "elbows up" as the U.S. pursues its trade war, but the main federal party leaders are dropping the gloves as an election call inches closer. Prime Minister Mark Carney is widely expected to ask Gov. Gen.
As elver fishery season set to launch, N.S. First Nation rejects federal rules

As elver fishery season set to launch, N.S. First Nation rejects federal rules

HALIFAX — The fishing season for baby eels is set to begin in the Maritimes, but at least one First Nation says it won't abide by federal rules that limit the lucrative catch.

Canada-Ecuador free trade agreement threatens Indigenous rights and territories in the Amazon

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Three people dead after vehicle crash in Wiikwemkoong First Nation: police

Three people dead after vehicle crash in Wiikwemkoong First Nation: police

Police say three people are dead after a utility terrain vehicle collided with a vehicle in Wiikwemkoong First Nation on Manitoulin Island on Thursday evening.
New Mexico bill would provide 'turquoise' safety alert when Native Americans go missing

New Mexico bill would provide 'turquoise' safety alert when Native Americans go missing

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A bill that would create a “turquoise” safety alert system for missing Native American people in New Mexico has been endorsed by the Legislature.
B.C. Wildfire Service sees record number of applications for 2025 season: province

B.C. Wildfire Service sees record number of applications for 2025 season: province

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Wildfire Service has recorded its highest-ever number of applicants ahead of the 2025 season while expanding First Nations recruitment.