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Nova Scotia proclaims Mi’kmaq as the province’s first language

Nova Scotia proclaims Mi’kmaq as the province’s first language

Legislation to recognize Mi'kmaq as Nova Scotia's first language has been proclaimed by the province and affirmed by Mi'kmaw chiefs. Mi'kmaq was officially enshrined as the first language during a ceremony in Potlotek First Nation on Sunday.
'I got the call back': Alberta police and emergency services recruit Indigenous youth

'I got the call back': Alberta police and emergency services recruit Indigenous youth

STANDOFF, ALBERTA — Const. Tasha Melting Tallow hopes her story will help convince Indigenous youth to consider law enforcement as a lifelong career.

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Long lines are back at US food banks as inflation hits high PHOENIX (AP) — Long lines are back at food banks around the U.S. as working Americans overwhelmed by inflation turn to handouts to help feed their families.

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

Long lines are back at US food banks as inflation hits high PHOENIX (AP) — Long lines are back at food banks around the U.S. as working Americans overwhelmed by inflation turn to handouts to help feed their families.

Pat John, Indigenous actor on long-running TV show 'The Beachcombers,' dies at 69

Pat John, an actor on the long-running Canadian television show "The Beachcombers," has died at the age of 69.
Feds approve nine Living Labs to involve ag producers in reducing greenhouse gases

Feds approve nine Living Labs to involve ag producers in reducing greenhouse gases

CALGARY — The federal government has expanded a program to include the agricultural sector in coming up with solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Ottawa says it will support First Nations fight against Quebec's new language law

Ottawa says it will support First Nations fight against Quebec's new language law

MONTREAL — The federal minister of Indigenous services said Thursday she supports the will of Indigenous communities to be exempt from Quebec's new language law, which limits the use of English in the public service and increases French-language requ
Closing employment gap for Indigenous youth key to addressing labour shortage: Study

Closing employment gap for Indigenous youth key to addressing labour shortage: Study

HALIFAX — Closing the employment gap for Indigenous youth in Atlantic Canada is key to easing the region's acute labour shortage, new research released Thursday said.
'Heartbeat of Mother Earth': Calgary Stampede hosts first powwow at Saddledome

'Heartbeat of Mother Earth': Calgary Stampede hosts first powwow at Saddledome

CALGARY — Men sit around large drums along the edges of the arena. Each group takes a turn drumming and singing.
Federal government to provide more than $35 million for supports during papal visit

Federal government to provide more than $35 million for supports during papal visit

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will provide more than $35 million during the papal visit to Canada to support Indigenous communities, organizations and residential schools survivors.
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