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Criticism of new Senate appointment includes that of a federal cabinet minister

Criticism of new Senate appointment includes that of a federal cabinet minister

WINNIPEG — The appointment of longtime broadcaster Charles Adler to the Senate is being criticized in some quarters, including by a member of the federal cabinet.
Violence prompts curfew for everyone on Manitoba First Nation, Indigenous group says

Violence prompts curfew for everyone on Manitoba First Nation, Indigenous group says

An organization representing Indigenous peoples in Manitoba says a First Nation in the northern part of the province is imposing a curfew for all residents following a night of stabbings in the community.
As her pop covers album 'Inuktitut' sails to success, Elisapie finds a renewed voice

As her pop covers album 'Inuktitut' sails to success, Elisapie finds a renewed voice

TORONTO — Elisapie can’t quite put her finger on it but something within her has recently changed. The thought crosses the soft-spoken musician's mind as she ponders her sudden flurry of accomplishments.
Following criticism, Ottawa removes funding caps for residential school searches

Following criticism, Ottawa removes funding caps for residential school searches

OTTAWA — The federal government is backtracking on a move to limit funding for searches of former residential school grounds.
Jury at coroner's inquest into death of First Nations woman begin deliberations

Jury at coroner's inquest into death of First Nations woman begin deliberations

A coroner's inquest jury looking into the death of an Ontario First Nations woman has begun deliberating its findings and recommendations after hearing closing arguments in the case Thursday.
Court appoints receiver at Yukon mine after cyanide-contaminated ore slide: minister

Court appoints receiver at Yukon mine after cyanide-contaminated ore slide: minister

WHITEHORSE — A judge has granted an order appointing a receiver to take control of assets at a gold mine closed after a massive slide of cyanide-contaminated ore in June, Yukon's justice minister said.
Saskatchewan First Nation calls for help after community evacuated due to wildfire

Saskatchewan First Nation calls for help after community evacuated due to wildfire

SANDY BAY, SASK. — The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says crews have spent more than a month fighting an escalating fire near Sandy Bay, Sask.
Northern Manitoba First Nation evacuates as wildfire burns nearby

Northern Manitoba First Nation evacuates as wildfire burns nearby

BUNIBONIBEE CREE NATION, MAN. — A northern Manitoba First Nation is being evacuated as a nearby wildfire threatens to edge closer to the community because of wind.
Saskatchewan First Nation orders evacuation of community because of wildfire

Saskatchewan First Nation orders evacuation of community because of wildfire

SANDY BAY, SASK. — The leadership of a Saskatchewan First Nation is calling for immediate action hours after issuing a general evacuation order due to an encroaching wildfire.
Indigenous nation closes B.C.'s Chilcotin River bridge, citing riverbank cracks

Indigenous nation closes B.C.'s Chilcotin River bridge, citing riverbank cracks

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C.
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