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Police investigations into the deaths of several Indigenous youth in Prince Rupert found inadequate

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Workers at 8 Ontario casinos set Friday strike deadline amid contract negotiations

TORONTO — The union representing workers at eight Ontario casinos says members have voted to strike if new agreements cannot be brokered by Friday at midnight.

Planes, helicopters and trains help close to 2,000 flee fire in northern Manitoba

PUKATAWAGAN, Man. — A Canadian Red Cross official in Manitoba estimates close to 2,000 people have been evacuated from a First Nation threatened by a wildfire over the last several days using planes, helicopters and trains.
Nova Scotia proclaims Mi’kmaq as the province’s first language

Nova Scotia proclaims Mi’kmaq as the province’s first language

Legislation to recognize Mi'kmaq as Nova Scotia's first language has been proclaimed by the province and affirmed by Mi'kmaw chiefs. Mi'kmaq was officially enshrined as the first language during a ceremony in Potlotek First Nation on Sunday.
Progress Report: Tsleil-Waututh Nation has stewarded local waterways for thousands of years

Progress Report: Tsleil-Waututh Nation has stewarded local waterways for thousands of years

In 2022, members continue traditions of land stewardship, sustainable economic growth and cultural preservation
Progress Report: Squamish Nation's housing plans build on deep roots in the land

Progress Report: Squamish Nation's housing plans build on deep roots in the land

The sprawling First Nation is making strong efforts to revitalize its mother tongue, and bring members back onto reserve land
'I got the call back': Alberta police and emergency services recruit Indigenous youth

'I got the call back': Alberta police and emergency services recruit Indigenous youth

STANDOFF, ALBERTA — Const. Tasha Melting Tallow hopes her story will help convince Indigenous youth to consider law enforcement as a lifelong career.

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Long lines are back at US food banks as inflation hits high PHOENIX (AP) — Long lines are back at food banks around the U.S. as working Americans overwhelmed by inflation turn to handouts to help feed their families.

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

Long lines are back at US food banks as inflation hits high PHOENIX (AP) — Long lines are back at food banks around the U.S. as working Americans overwhelmed by inflation turn to handouts to help feed their families.

Pat John, Indigenous actor on long-running TV show 'The Beachcombers,' dies at 69

Pat John, an actor on the long-running Canadian television show "The Beachcombers," has died at the age of 69.