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University lifts ban on the singing of Newfoundland and Labrador's official anthem

University lifts ban on the singing of Newfoundland and Labrador's official anthem

ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador's Memorial University has lifted a ban on the singing of the "Ode to Newfoundland" at convocation ceremonies, saying the prohibition was too divisive.
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Watchdog investigates after Saskatchewan teen was hit by RCMP vehicle

Watchdog investigates after Saskatchewan teen was hit by RCMP vehicle

REGINA — A Saskatchewan teenager is in hospital after he was struck down by an RCMP vehicle on a First Nation north of Regina.
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As Canada is threatened, it’s urgent to revisit Indigenous sovereignty and nationhood

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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B.C. police warn of increase in scams targeting Indigenous businesses

B.C. police warn of increase in scams targeting Indigenous businesses

PRINCE GEORGE — Mounties in Prince George, B.C., are warning about "a significant increase in high value" scams targeting Indigenous communities and businesses.
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Cross-cultural training in qathet builds bridges

Cross-cultural training in qathet builds bridges

Elders’ stories, Tla'amin traditions and blanket exercise part of training for non-Indigenous agencies
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Indigenous march in Brazil to demand more land be set aside for their stewardship

Indigenous march in Brazil to demand more land be set aside for their stewardship

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — With the first U.N.
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Ontario says art museum investment is commitment to Canadian patriotism, identity

Ontario says art museum investment is commitment to Canadian patriotism, identity

The Ontario government says a planned $50 million investment in the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is an investment in patriotism and Canadian culture.
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New Mexico governor signs bill to provide 'turquoise alert' when Native Americans go missing

New Mexico governor signs bill to provide 'turquoise alert' when Native Americans go missing

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation Monday to create a “turquoise alert" for when Native Americans go missing in the state.
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UBC professors taking school to court over 'political' actions by administration

UBC professors taking school to court over 'political' actions by administration

VANCOUVER — A group of professors and a graduate student are taking the University of British Columbia to court to stop the school from engaging in "political activity," which they claim limits academic freedom and violates legislation requiring it t
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Manitoba chief accused of child sex assault attacked outside court, trial halted

Manitoba chief accused of child sex assault attacked outside court, trial halted

WINNIPEG — Court has heard that the chief of a Manitoba First Nation was attacked outside a Winnipeg courthouse on what was supposed to be the second day of his trial on child sex assault charges.
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