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Supreme Court of Canada sides with First Nation in police funding dispute

Supreme Court of Canada sides with First Nation in police funding dispute

OTTAWA — Quebec must provide more money for a First Nations police force after acting dishonourably by refusing to negotiate the funding terms, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
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Inuit Nunangat University closer to realization with $50M from Mastercard Foundation

Inuit Nunangat University closer to realization with $50M from Mastercard Foundation

OTTAWA — The dream to open an Inuit-led university is one step closer to realization, the president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami said, after a $50 million investment from the Mastercard Foundation.
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Closing First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635B: report

Closing First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635B: report

OTTAWA — Closing the First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635 billion in economic output over the next seven years, a new report commissioned by the Assembly of First Nations said.
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‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs

‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — People in Nunavut and northern Labrador have been writing to Canadian government officials this year to say grocers were charging exorbitant prices despite receiving a federal subsidy.
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Boissonnault's former company suspended from federal procurement

Boissonnault's former company suspended from federal procurement

OTTAWA — The federal government is barring a company previously co-owned by a Liberal MP and former minister from bidding on contracts with the federal government.
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Ottawa delivers apology, $45M in compensation for Nunavik Inuit dog slaughter

Ottawa delivers apology, $45M in compensation for Nunavik Inuit dog slaughter

OTTAWA — The federal government has apologized for its role in the killing of sled dogs in Nunavik between the mid-1950s and the late 1960s.
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These Peruvian women left the Amazon, but their homeland still inspires their songs and crafts

These Peruvian women left the Amazon, but their homeland still inspires their songs and crafts

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Sadith Silvano’s crafts are born from ancient songs. Brush in hand, eyes on the cloth, the Peruvian woman paints as she sings. And through her voice, her ancestors speak.
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Officer shoots, kills armed teen on northern Manitoba First Nation: RCMP

Officer shoots, kills armed teen on northern Manitoba First Nation: RCMP

NORWAY HOUSE, Man. — A police officer fatally shot an armed teenager on a First Nation north of Lake Winnipeg, RCMP said Friday.
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Canada ordered to address Jordan's Principle backlog, find new solutions

Canada ordered to address Jordan's Principle backlog, find new solutions

OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered Canada to address a backlog of requests under Jordan's Principle which is meant to ensure First Nations children don't wait to receive assistance because of jurisdictional battles.
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First Nation considers legal options as B.C. approves mining permit 'without consent'

First Nation considers legal options as B.C. approves mining permit 'without consent'

VANCOUVER — The Xatśull First Nation says it is "disappointed" that British Columbia's Mines Ministry has granted an operating permit for the Cariboo Gold Mine without meeting its leadership or obtaining the nation's consent.
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