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'On the inside': Why some Indigenous officers stick with the RCMP despite struggles

'On the inside': Why some Indigenous officers stick with the RCMP despite struggles

OTTAWA — Dean Gladue says he never experienced racism until joining the RCMP. The 26-year veteran began his career with the force in 1989 as special constable, a role assigned to police First Nations reserves.
G7 leaders warn China not to conduct 'interference,' Zelenskyy meets with Trudeau

G7 leaders warn China not to conduct 'interference,' Zelenskyy meets with Trudeau

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday morning in Hiroshima, as G7 leaders committed to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes.
Events that mark beginning of May long weekend on Prairies get smoked out by fires

Events that mark beginning of May long weekend on Prairies get smoked out by fires

EDMONTON — A forecast for cooler temperatures and even rain is giving some hope to evacuees and firefighters after thick smoke from wildfires burning across the Prairies forced the cancellation of a number of outdoor activities that traditionally mar
Navajo leaders seek tribal members caught up in sober-living Medicare scam in Arizona

Navajo leaders seek tribal members caught up in sober-living Medicare scam in Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) — Navajo leaders on Friday unveiled an operation to find and get needed services to hundreds of tribal members they predict will soon be on the streets of metro Phoenix amid a state crackdown on Medicaid fraud that affected as many as 7,
Officials advise Albertans to postpone May long weekend plans due to wildfires

Officials advise Albertans to postpone May long weekend plans due to wildfires

Officials are advising Albertans to consider postponing their long weekend plans as nearly 100 wildfires continue to burn throughout the province.
Deaths of Indigenous people in Atlantic Canadian jails spark calls for review, change

Deaths of Indigenous people in Atlantic Canadian jails spark calls for review, change

Recent deaths of several First Nations people in Atlantic Canadian jails have prompted calls for Indigenous-led inquiries and systemic change in the justice system.
At graduations, Native American students seek acceptance of tribal regalia

At graduations, Native American students seek acceptance of tribal regalia

When Kamryn Yanchick graduated, she hoped to decorate her cap with a beaded pattern in honor of her Native American heritage. Whether she could was up to her Oklahoma high school. Administrators told her no.
Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan call for full inquiry into death of toddler

Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan call for full inquiry into death of toddler

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Indigenous leader Bobby Cameron got up from his chair, walked to the back of the room and then returned to his seat, taking 19 seconds.
Indigenous band could have been more help, says judge in Wisconsin Line 5 dispute

Indigenous band could have been more help, says judge in Wisconsin Line 5 dispute

WASHINGTON — The Indigenous band in Wisconsin that's trying to shut down the Line 5 pipeline got a chilly reception Thursday from a federal court judge who is dismayed they aren't doing more to help Enbridge Inc. avoid an ecological disaster.
Toronto memorial held for Romanian family who died trying to cross to U.S.

Toronto memorial held for Romanian family who died trying to cross to U.S.

TORONTO — A Romanian couple who died with their Canadian-born children as they fled a deportation order were remembered at a memorial Thursday as loving parents who wanted the best for their kids.
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