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Native women's association says high school students should be taught about genocide

Native women's association says high school students should be taught about genocide

OTTAWA — The Native Women's Association of Canada says it is hoping to make ugly truths about the ongoing genocide of Indigenous Peoples easier for students to see and understand with a graphic guide that could form the basis of school curriculums.
Ontario urged to add language on treaty rights to oath for councillors, mayors

Ontario urged to add language on treaty rights to oath for councillors, mayors

The oath used to swear in councillors, mayors and other municipal office holders in Ontario should be amended to add an acknowledgment of the treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people, several municipalities are urging.
Residents in northern Alberta area affected by wildfire expected to return home

Residents in northern Alberta area affected by wildfire expected to return home

FORT CHIPEWYAN, ALBERTA — Residents forced to leave their homes in a community in northern Alberta are СÀ¶ÊÓƵ allowed back in with a phased re-entry plan.
Search underway for sub missing near Titanic wreck off Newfoundland

Search underway for sub missing near Titanic wreck off Newfoundland

HALIFAX — A search is underway off the coast of Newfoundland for a small submersible reported missing near the wreck of the Titanic. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax says a research submarine was reported overdue around 9:13 p.m.
MPs call for reform of Canada's extradition system to avoid 'further injustices'

MPs call for reform of Canada's extradition system to avoid 'further injustices'

OTTAWA — The Liberal government should undertake a "comprehensive reform" of Canada's extradition law as soon as possible to prevent "further injustices" due to shortcomings, a House of Commons committee recommends.
Australia's Senate votes for holding referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament within 6 months

Australia's Senate votes for holding referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament within 6 months

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's Senate voted Monday to hold a referendum this year on creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, an advocate aiming to give the nation’s most disadvantaged ethnic minority more say on government policy.
Canada, Ontario reach historic $10 billion proposed First Nations treaty settlement

Canada, Ontario reach historic $10 billion proposed First Nations treaty settlement

Leaders of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund say they've reached a proposed $10-billion settlement with the governments of Ontario and Canada over unpaid annuities for using their lands.
Journalism programs adapting to the changing news industry amid layoffs, pressures

Journalism programs adapting to the changing news industry amid layoffs, pressures

Journalism schools across Ontario say they are adapting their programs to better reflect changes in the industry, teaching students how to become storytellers not just in traditional newsrooms, but in other fields as well.
In Labrador, those caring for a town's homeless population face backlash, criticism

In Labrador, those caring for a town's homeless population face backlash, criticism

HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. — On a recent spring day in a sandy church parking lot in Labrador, Vanessa Hamel stopped mid-sentence to lean out of a food truck window and wave to an approaching group of people.

Its My Show wins Pepsi North America Cup classic

MILTON, Ont. — Showcasing one of the deepest fields in its storied history, the 40th edition of the $1 million Pepsi North America Cup produced an instant classic on Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
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