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RCMP told feds it could offer advice to Winnipeg police on landfill search: document

RCMP told feds it could offer advice to Winnipeg police on landfill search: document

OTTAWA — A newly released document shows the head of the RCMP told Ottawa the national police force could offer guidance to the Winnipeg police on searching a landfill for the remains of two First Nations women.
First Nations woman first to testify in trial for former residential school priest

First Nations woman first to testify in trial for former residential school priest

WINNIPEG — A First Nations woman told a courtroom she was left scared and sick to her stomach after a priest allegedly assaulted her at a residential school more than 50 years ago.
'Really worrisome': Survey suggests some Alberta doctors have anti-Indigenous biases

'Really worrisome': Survey suggests some Alberta doctors have anti-Indigenous biases

Two University of Calgary researchers weren’t surprised when their survey of Alberta doctors showed biases against Indigenous patients, but they were shocked by some of the comments.
Trudeau says appointing Indigenous RCMP commissioner is an 'excellent idea'

Trudeau says appointing Indigenous RCMP commissioner is an 'excellent idea'

OTTAWA — Naming an Indigenous person as the next commissioner of the RCMP is "an excellent idea," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, but he cautioned against thinking that such an appointment would be enough to solve the force's problems.
Alberta band chief angry over silence from Imperial Oil after oilsands tailings spill

Alberta band chief angry over silence from Imperial Oil after oilsands tailings spill

A northern Alberta Indigenous leader has accused Imperial Oil Ltd. of a nine-month coverup over a massive release of toxic oilsands tailings on land near where his band harvests food.
More than 1,000 people making water claims in Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation

More than 1,000 people making water claims in Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation

Over 1,000 and counting Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda members are seeking reparations for two drinking water advisories on the First Nation that lasted nearly a decade put together.
Legacy of Wounded Knee occupation lives on 50 years later

Legacy of Wounded Knee occupation lives on 50 years later

WOUNDED KNEE, S.D. (AP) — Madonna Thunder Hawk remembers the firefights.
Federal Minister Marc Miller makes historic visit to Saddle Lake Cree Nation

Federal Minister Marc Miller makes historic visit to Saddle Lake Cree Nation

Miller met with survivors of the Blue Quills residential school, which operated in the area before being relocated just outside St. Paul in 1931.
Ontario Indigenous group criticizes federal government's unmarked graves contract

Ontario Indigenous group criticizes federal government's unmarked graves contract

OTTAWA — An Indigenous political organization representing 39 Ontario First Nations says it is "confounded" by a federal decision to hire an international organization to provide advice on unmarked graves.
International group asks to be given a chance on unmarked graves contract

International group asks to be given a chance on unmarked graves contract

OTTAWA — The head of an international organization Ottawa hired to give advice on identifying possible remains in unmarked graves at former residential schools said Wednesday that its coming work should be given a chance.
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