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Affordability top of mind at Liberal retreat, but Indigenous MP has focus elsewhere

Affordability top of mind at Liberal retreat, but Indigenous MP has focus elsewhere

OTTAWA — The cost of living will be top of mind for Liberal members of Parliament as they prepare to head back to the House of Commons next week, but for their Indigenous caucus, affordability is a long-standing issue.
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New grant for Indigenous filmmakers launched in honour of Jeff Barnaby

New grant for Indigenous filmmakers launched in honour of Jeff Barnaby

TORONTO — Sarah Del Seronde is a big believer in interrogating the word "legacy," particularly as it relates to her late husband, the filmmaker Jeff Barnaby.
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First Nations say Alberta's oilsands mine security reform unlikely to fix problems

First Nations say Alberta's oilsands mine security reform unlikely to fix problems

EDMONTON — Alberta is preparing to change how it ensures oilsands companies are able to pay for the mammoth job of cleaning up their operations, but critics fear a year of consultations hasn't been enough to avoid repeating past mistakes.
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Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
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Nova Scotia town joins others in removing the name Cornwallis from municipal property

Nova Scotia town joins others in removing the name Cornwallis from municipal property

LUNENBURG, N.S. — Another community in Nova Scotia has removed the name Cornwallis from municipal property — and the town of Lunenburg is now looking for new names from the public.
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Indigenous identity fraud 'the ultimate step in colonialism,' Métis lawyer says

Indigenous identity fraud 'the ultimate step in colonialism,' Métis lawyer says

Since Grey Owl a century ago,people of European descent have falsely claimed to be Indigenous for personal gain or a sense of absolution, but one Métis legal expert says it would take a psychiatrist to try to fully answer, "why?" "It does boggle my b
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Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
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Indigenous hockey cards shed light on First Nations players

Indigenous hockey cards shed light on First Nations players

Ted Nolan finally has his rookie card more than 40 years after making his NHL debut. Better late than never, particularly because it includes a nod to his First Nations heritage.
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New addiction treatment clinic in Winnipeg will be Indigenous-led, province says

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is putting up close to $900,000 to set up the province's first Indigenous-led Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine clinic.
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Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
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