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Thousands evacuated as wildfires continue burning in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says 17,000 people have been evacuated from several communities and First Nations as he placed his entire province under a state of emergency late Wednesday over crippling wildfires, mainly in the remote north.
National chief says First Nations frustrated by 'fast-track' approach to development

National chief says First Nations frustrated by 'fast-track' approach to development

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says she doesn't blame First Nations leaders who are voicing frustration with governments promising to fast-track development in their territories in the name of national unity.
Ontario to amend mining bill, add Indigenous economic zones amid First Nations uproar

Ontario to amend mining bill, add Indigenous economic zones amid First Nations uproar

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford's government is set to capitulate to some First Nation demands on a controversial mining bill, though it will not kill the proposed law outright despite the growing backlash.

Bill 15 is poised to become law. B.C. First Nations leaders say that would be a step back for reconciliation

A growing chorus of First Nations leaders is warning that B.C. Premier David Eby’s push to pass Bill 15 is deeply damaging the province’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples. “The BC NDP are wrong. Premier Eby is wrong.
Hoarding covering Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Queen's Park to be removed

Hoarding covering Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Queen's Park to be removed

TORONTO — Hoarding that has covered a statue of Sir John A.
New street check policy includes reason for stop, right to end stop: Montreal police

New street check policy includes reason for stop, right to end stop: Montreal police

MONTREAL — Montreal's police chief has asked his officers to change how they behave when they stop people on the street, the latest effort by the police to frame street checks amid calls to have them banned altogether.
Former Yukon First Nation chief in the running to become premier

Former Yukon First Nation chief in the running to become premier

WHITEHORSE — A former chief of Yukon's largest First Nation is in the running to become the leader of the territory's Liberal Party and its next premier.
Glooscap First Nation in Nova Scotia launches new security company

Glooscap First Nation in Nova Scotia launches new security company

HANTSPORT — A First Nation in Nova Scotia has established a new commercial security company, a move its chief says is another example of the First Nation’s commitment to securing financial independence.
Justice Department survey shows Newfoundlanders and Labradorians feeling less safe

Justice Department survey shows Newfoundlanders and Labradorians feeling less safe

ST. JOHN'S — The results of a recent poll released by Newfoundland and Labrador's Justice Department suggests the majority of respondents felt more unsafe now than they did five years ago.

Improving Arctic food security through DNA science and respectful collaboration with Indigenous Peoples

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