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СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ First Nation at UN calling for government help in battling toxic drug crisis

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ First Nation at UN calling for government help in battling toxic drug crisis

Members of the Tsilhqot'in Nation were at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Thursday calling for the British Columbia and Canadian governments to help expand support services in the battle against the toxic drug crisis.
Grand chief requests halt to auction of Hudson's Bay items linked to First Nations

Grand chief requests halt to auction of Hudson's Bay items linked to First Nations

Even as Hudson's Bay was granted court permission to auction off 1,700 pieces of art and more than 2,700 artifacts, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is requesting a halt to the sale of items that may belong to or be linked with First Nations people.
Supreme Court of Canada agrees to weigh in on СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ First Nations' title dispute

Supreme Court of Canada agrees to weigh in on СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ First Nations' title dispute

The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to weigh in on a dispute between First Nations that have overlapping land title claims in British Columbia.
Saskatchewan medicine man sentenced to 8 years in prison for sex assaults of women

Saskatchewan medicine man sentenced to 8 years in prison for sex assaults of women

SASKATOON — A Saskatchewan man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the sexual assaults of 12 women while under the guise of being an Indigenous medicine man.
'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of Pope Francis – a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion.
Guatemala arrests Indigenous leader of 2023 protests, accusing him of terrorism

Guatemala arrests Indigenous leader of 2023 protests, accusing him of terrorism

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalan authorities on Wednesday arrested an Indigenous leader of nationwide protests in 2023 that sought to ensure then President-elect Bernardo Arévalo’s transition to power while also demanding the resignation of the count
The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis led his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word.
'I won't be the last': Tréchelle Bunn elected as first female chief of Dakota nation

'I won't be the last': Tréchelle Bunn elected as first female chief of Dakota nation

WINNIPEG — Tréchelle Bunn has had a whirlwind month.
Pope Francis's memory looms large for Canadians attending Easter Monday mass

Pope Francis's memory looms large for Canadians attending Easter Monday mass

TORONTO — Canadian Catholics coming off the end of their Holy Week mourned Pope Francis on Monday, remembering the pontiff as a progressive leader who made the church more responsive to its rank and file.
'Man of compassion:' Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

'Man of compassion:' Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

It's been nearly three years since Pope Francis travelled to Canada to apologize for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. But for some Indigenous survivors, memories of the historic day remain fresh in their minds.
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