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A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Authors: Christina E.
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Election of Mexico's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice in 170 years raises hope and skepticism

Election of Mexico's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice in 170 years raises hope and skepticism

MEXICO CITY (AP) — In his campaign for Mexico's Supreme Court, Hugo Aguilar sent a simple message: He would be the one to finally give Indigenous Mexicans a voice at one of the highest levels of government. “It's our turn as Indigenous people ...
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'Diplomacy ends today': First Nations warn of protests over Ontario mining law

'Diplomacy ends today': First Nations warn of protests over Ontario mining law

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance, citing the need to speed up development of mines, but First Nation
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Fraser apologizes, says comments on Indigenous consultation eroded trust

Fraser apologizes, says comments on Indigenous consultation eroded trust

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the government's duty to consult with Indigenous leaders on major projects.
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Indigenous opera singer Emma Pennell wins $25K emerging artist award

Indigenous opera singer Emma Pennell wins $25K emerging artist award

Indigenous soprano Emma Pennell has won a $25,000 emerging artist award. The 27-year-old opera singer will receive the RBC Emerging Artist Award during weekend celebrations for the 2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards.
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Cuts to USAID severed longstanding American support for Indigenous people around the world

Cuts to USAID severed longstanding American support for Indigenous people around the world

NEW YORK (AP) — Miguel Guimaraes Vasquez fought for years to protect his homeland in the Peruvian Amazon from deforestation related to the cocaine trade, even laboring under death threats from drug traffickers.
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Indigenous services minister says First Nations support for developments 'critical'

Indigenous services minister says First Nations support for developments 'critical'

OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says she and the other Indigenous members of cabinet support their party's plan to fast-track infrastructure development — despite significant pushback from First Nations leaders.
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Lula expands Brazil's affirmative action quotas for Indigenous and Black communities

Lula expands Brazil's affirmative action quotas for Indigenous and Black communities

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday signed a new law to expand the country’s affirmative action policies, increasing the quota for government jobs reserved for Blacks from 20% to 30% and adding Indigenous people a
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About 15,000 have fled Saskatchewan wildfires and more coming: Premier Moe

About 15,000 have fled Saskatchewan wildfires and more coming: Premier Moe

PRINCE ALBERT — As Manitoba grapples with wildfires that have forced more than 17,000 people from their homes, the premier of Saskatchewan said Tuesday the situation is becoming just as dire in his province.
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'We reject your bill:' First Nations heads urge Quebec to scrap forestry reform bill

'We reject your bill:' First Nations heads urge Quebec to scrap forestry reform bill

QUÉBEC — Representatives of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador urged a provincial legislature committee on Tuesday to abandon a forestry reform bill that would reserve large swaths of the province's forests for logging.
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