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Survivors of residential school in Saskatchewan file proposed class-action lawsuit

Survivors of residential school in Saskatchewan file proposed class-action lawsuit

WHITECAP, Sask. — Survivors of a residential school that housed Métis children in Saskatchewan have filed a proposed a class-action lawsuit against the federal and provincial governments.
Alberta First Nation school finds textbook way to keep language alive

Alberta First Nation school finds textbook way to keep language alive

KANANASKIS, Alta. — The Stoney Nakoda First Nation in southwestern Alberta is using the written word as a way to preserve its traditional oral language.
Feds say 'no willing partners' to bring fire codes onto First Nations — including AFN

Feds say 'no willing partners' to bring fire codes onto First Nations — including AFN

OTTAWA — The federal government does not have a willing partner to find a way to introduce fire codes on First Nation reserves, a newly released document shows.
How ground-penetrating radar is used to find unmarked graves at residential schools

How ground-penetrating radar is used to find unmarked graves at residential schools

OTTAWA — Ground-penetrating radar is the technology behind the discoveries of what are believed to be unmarked burial sites on the grounds of former residential schools, by providing communities with the first glimpses of physical evidence of possible graves.
Retired Cree senator stunned by 'facade' of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond's heritage

Retired Cree senator stunned by 'facade' of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond's heritage

Retired senator Lillian Dyck said she was "stunned" to see reports last fall questioning the Indigenous heritage of former judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, whose story she had related to, and whose career she had celebrated.
More universities reviewing honorary degrees given to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond

More universities reviewing honorary degrees given to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond

VANCOUVER — Six out of 10 universities confirm they're reviewing honorary degrees given to retired judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, after being asked by a group of Indigenous women to revoke them following a CBC investigation into her claims of Indigenous heritage.
Ottawa's Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to get an Indigenous name

Ottawa's Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to get an Indigenous name

OTTAWA — An Ottawa thoroughfare currently named after Canada's first prime minister is expected to receive a new Indigenous name later this year, the National Capital Commission said Thursday.
B.C. signs 'historic' deal with First Nation after court fight over treaty rights

B.C. signs 'historic' deal with First Nation after court fight over treaty rights

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A B.C. First Nation and provincial government have signed what's being called a historic agreement towards jointly managing land, water and resource development.
UBC regrets handling of Turpel-Lafond, as she loses honour at different university

UBC regrets handling of Turpel-Lafond, as she loses honour at different university

VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia says it deeply regrets its handling of the case of retired judge and former law professor Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who was the subject of a CBC investigation about her claims of Indigenous heritage.
Residential school records needed to answer 'hard questions': special interlocutor

Residential school records needed to answer 'hard questions': special interlocutor

VANCOUVER — The fight is not over to find records that could answer "hard questions" about unmarked graves at Canada's residential schools, including who the missing children were and how they died, said the woman appointed to work with Indigenous communities in searches underway across the country.
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