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Heiltsuk Nation ratification feast brings written constitution into force

Heiltsuk Nation ratification feast brings written constitution into force

The Heiltsuk Nation has ratified its written constitution through a celebratory feast in Bella Bella, B.C. Marilyn Slett, the nation's elected chief, called it a "monumental day" that comes after two decades of development and consultation.
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Two Ontario First Nations declare wildfire emergencies, plan evacuations

Two Ontario First Nations declare wildfire emergencies, plan evacuations

Two First Nations in Ontario's far north have declared states of emergency and are planning evacuations as wildfires threaten their communities.
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Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to release names of residential school priests

Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to release names of residential school priests

OTTAWA — The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation says it will soon release the names of 140 priests or brothers who worked in residential schools.
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Chief says infrastructure drive could trigger another Idle No More protest movement

Chief says infrastructure drive could trigger another Idle No More protest movement

OTTAWA — A First Nations chief is warning that Canada is "staring down the barrel" of another wave of protests like the Idle No More movement if governments pursue "national interest" projects without their input and consent.
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Ottawa's plan to 'fast-track' infrastructure doesn't go far enough: Poilievre

Ottawa's plan to 'fast-track' infrastructure doesn't go far enough: Poilievre

OTTAWA — As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argues the government's plan to speed up key infrastructure projects doesn't go far enough, some Indigenous leaders are accusing Ottawa of not giving them enough time to weigh in.
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Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency as rampaging wildfires spread

Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency as rampaging wildfires spread

PRINCE ALBERT — Saskatchewan declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday in its fight against rampaging wildfires that have forced thousands to flee.
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As allies turn on B.C. NDP, house leader Farnworth celebrates 'great session'

As allies turn on B.C. NDP, house leader Farnworth celebrates 'great session'

VICTORIA — Can a government have a "great session" if its flagship legislation draws condemnation from a coalition of historical allies? B.C.
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Bill 15 is poised to become law. B.C. First Nations leaders say that would be a step back for reconciliation

Despite weeks of growing opposition from First Nations, municipal governments and environmental organizations, B.C.’s controversial Bill 15 is now law.
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Last-minute changes to Ontario mining bill are not good enough, First Nations say

Last-minute changes to Ontario mining bill are not good enough, First Nations say

TORONTO — Last-minute changes to a controversial Ontario mining bill are not good enough and ignore a central plea to work together on drafting legislation, First Nations said Thursday.
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Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Nunavut's bid to toss out school language case

Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Nunavut's bid to toss out school language case

OTTAWA — A lawsuit over the right to Inuit language instruction in the Nunavut public school system is a step closer to being heard following a Supreme Court of Canada decision.
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