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Ottawa, Indigenous capital group sign first-of-its-kind 10-year agreement

Ottawa, Indigenous capital group sign first-of-its-kind 10-year agreement

OTTAWA — Ottawa and the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association have signed a first-of-its-kind, $514 million agreement to help boost entrepreneurship.
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After a year off, Indigenous film festival ImagineNative returns for 25th anniversary

After a year off, Indigenous film festival ImagineNative returns for 25th anniversary

TORONTO — After taking a year off, organizers at the country's most prominent Indigenous film festival say they are moving ahead with a belated 25th anniversary.
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Alberta separation would send Canada into uncharted territory, say legal experts

Alberta separation would send Canada into uncharted territory, say legal experts

CALGARY — As separatist discontent bubbles up anew in Alberta, experts say a vote to sever ties with Canada would pitch the country into unexplored territory on everything from money to First Nations and national parks. “You’re in terra incognita.
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B.C. coroner reopens investigation of Indigenous woman's death

B.C. coroner reopens investigation of Indigenous woman's death

British Columbia's chief coroner is reopening the investigation into the death of an Indigenous woman the day after her family went public with concerns about how her case was handled. Dr.
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Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta

Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford to mind his own business when it comes to talk of separating from Canada.
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Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

TORONTO — Proposed Ontario legislation that would give cabinet power to create "special economic zones" and allow the government to exempt itself from following laws on certain projects is little more than a power grab, First Nations, civil liberty g
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Indigenous people raise awareness about their missing and murdered

Indigenous people raise awareness about their missing and murdered

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Indigenous people across North America are calling this week for sustained responses to the violence in their communities , much of it against women and girls.
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Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant

Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition.
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Families demand coroner's inquest into death of three Indigenous females in B.C.

Families demand coroner's inquest into death of three Indigenous females in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Tatyanna Harrison was someone who always fought for justice, but she hasn't been given the same treatment by investigators upon her death, her mother said through tears on Monday.
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Manitoba First Nation evacuated due to nearby wildfires, one home destroyed

Manitoba First Nation evacuated due to nearby wildfires, one home destroyed

PEGUIS FIRST NATION — A tribal council representing seven First Nations in Manitoba's Interlake region has declared a state of emergency as wildfires have destroyed homes and continue to threaten some communities.
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