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B.C. First Nation files Charter challenge over RCMP refusal to enforce bylaws

B.C. First Nation files Charter challenge over RCMP refusal to enforce bylaws

VANCOUVER — Inaction by the RCMP has emboldened criminals to enter and stay on First Nation reserve lands without the fear of consequences, worsening a drug crisis and violence, the Heiltsuk Tribal Council says.
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In Brazil, mining giant Vale is sued over metal contamination found in Indigenous peoples

In Brazil, mining giant Vale is sued over metal contamination found in Indigenous peoples

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office is suing the giant mining company Vale, the Brazilian government and the Amazon state of Para over heavy metal contamination in the bodies of Xikrin Indigenous people.
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Ottawa appoints Inuk leader for external review of embattled Nutrition North program

Ottawa appoints Inuk leader for external review of embattled Nutrition North program

OTTAWA — The federal government has appointed Inuk leader Aluki Kotierk to head an external review of a northern food subsidy program.
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B.C. Opposition law critic defies Rustad's request to delete 'zero graves' comment

B.C. Opposition law critic defies Rustad's request to delete 'zero graves' comment

The B.C. Conservatives' attorney general critic is defying Opposition Leader John Rustad's request to take down a social-media post saying there are “zero” confirmed child burial sites at the former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
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First Nation report says communication shortfalls hampered B.C. landslide response

First Nation report says communication shortfalls hampered B.C. landslide response

A report from a First Nation says the massive Chilcotin River landslide in the B.C. Interior last year revealed shortfalls in communication and co-ordination of the emergency response from provincial and federal governments.
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First Nations must not be forgotten amid Trump threats, outgoing Chief Picard says

First Nations must not be forgotten amid Trump threats, outgoing Chief Picard says

MONTREAL — Indigenous people risk being pushed aside as Canada looks to defend itself against a possible trade war with the United States, says an outgoing regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
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A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
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Indigenous kids in care more likely to experience poor health later in life: report

Indigenous kids in care more likely to experience poor health later in life: report

OTTAWA — Indigenous people who were in government care as children experience poorer health and socioeconomic outcomes later in life than those who were never in care, a new Statistics Canada report says.
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Randy Boissonnault's former company ineligible for government contracts for 5 years

Randy Boissonnault's former company ineligible for government contracts for 5 years

OTTAWA — The company that was co-founded by former federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault is now barred from doing business with the federal government until 2030.
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B.C. RCMP investigates swastika graffiti on tribal building as hate crime

B.C. RCMP investigates swastika graffiti on tribal building as hate crime

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Mounties in Fort St. John, B.C., say they're investigating graffiti including swastikas spray painted on the Treaty 8 Tribal Association building as a hate crime. Staff Sgt.
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