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Amid the pressures of fame, Aysanabee is finding his voice and purpose

Amid the pressures of fame, Aysanabee is finding his voice and purpose

TORONTO — A couple of years ago, Aysanabee didn't see himself as an alternative music artist, but lately, he doesn't mind the label.
Kurtley Beale among first 5 selected for Indigenous squad to play the British and Irish Lions

Kurtley Beale among first 5 selected for Indigenous squad to play the British and Irish Lions

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The British and Irish Lions will see the familiar face of Wallaby veteran Kurtley Beale on their Australian tour , albeit later than expected.
National chief asks senators to slow down major projects bill, as senator collapses

National chief asks senators to slow down major projects bill, as senator collapses

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on senators to slow down Ottawa's sprint to pass Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial major projects bill this week.
Nova Scotia to fund Mi'kmaq-led climate change action on Cape Breton

Nova Scotia to fund Mi'kmaq-led climate change action on Cape Breton

The Nova Scotia government is giving the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources in Cape Breton $893,000 to fund Mi’kmaq-led climate change adaptation work.
Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster

Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster

The court-appointed receiver of a Yukon gold mine that suffered a catastrophic heap-leach facility failure last year said it plans to sell the mine and will be seeking approval within the week to start the process.
Events taking place across Canada Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day

Events taking place across Canada Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day

OTTAWA — Hundreds gathered Saturday at events across Canada to mark Indigenous Peoples Day, with messages of optimism about future reconciliation mixed with criticism that there remains much to be done.
First Nations youth say they're 'starting a movement' against major projects bills

First Nations youth say they're 'starting a movement' against major projects bills

OTTAWA — First Nations youth leaders are warning Canadians can expect a long, tense summer of protests as governments push forward with plans to fast-track major projects — and young people will be leading the charge.

Indigenous engagement is essential for small modular nuclear reactor projects

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Doug Ford apologizes over 'hat in hand' comment about First Nations

Doug Ford apologizes over 'hat in hand' comment about First Nations

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has apologized for saying First Nations should not keep coming "hat in hand" to the government if they say no to mining projects, a comment many First Nation leaders called racist.
California is to examine its Amazon oil ties following pleas from Indigenous leaders from Ecuador

California is to examine its Amazon oil ties following pleas from Indigenous leaders from Ecuador

RICHMOND, California (AP) — An oil tanker sat docked at Chevron’s sprawling refinery in Richmond on Thursday — a visible link between California’s appetite for Amazon crude and the remote rainforest territories where it’s extracted.