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AFN head urges support for child welfare deal, says they won't get better from Tories

AFN head urges support for child welfare deal, says they won't get better from Tories

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is urging chiefs to vote in favour of a landmark child welfare deal with Ottawa, saying she doesn't think a better agreement would be possible under a different federal government.
Cedar Leaf Capital to launch this month after securing regulatory approval

Cedar Leaf Capital to launch this month after securing regulatory approval

TORONTO — Scotiabank says Cedar Leaf Capital is set to become Canada's first majority Indigenous-owned investment dealer after getting the green light from regulators.
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election

As Native Americans across the U.S. come together on Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate their history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face, many will do so with a focus on the election.
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election

As Native Americans across the U.S. come together on Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate their history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face, many will do so with a focus on the election.
Pacers counting on continuity and motivation to make a deeper NBA playoff run this season

Pacers counting on continuity and motivation to make a deeper NBA playoff run this season

Indiana Pacers Last season: 47-35, lost to Boston in Eastern Conference finals. COACH: Rick Carlisle (Ninth season with Pacers, 24th overall, 943-828) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 at Detroit. DEPARTURES: F Jalen Smith, G Doug McDermott.
Four-metre-long great white shark washes up on B.C. beach

Four-metre-long great white shark washes up on B.C. beach

A B.C. woman got the experience of a lifetime this week after a great white shark washed up on a beach near her home.
Report says at least 55 children died or disappeared at B.C. residential school

Report says at least 55 children died or disappeared at B.C. residential school

A British Columbia First Nation says at least 55 children died or disappeared while attending a residential school near Williams Lake, more than triple the number recorded for the institution in the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation memori
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation artist Anthony Joseph leads drum-making workshop at Capilano University

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation artist Anthony Joseph leads drum-making workshop at Capilano University

Anthony Joseph teaches drum making, a deeply rooted cultural practice, to new generations.
Changes now in effect to allow more kids in Manitoba to be kept in care of families

Changes now in effect to allow more kids in Manitoba to be kept in care of families

WINNIPEG — Changes to Manitoba's child welfare system aimed at keeping more families together are now in effect.
Chiefs of Ontario to vote in favour of $47.8B child welfare agreement with Canada

Chiefs of Ontario to vote in favour of $47.8B child welfare agreement with Canada

OTTAWA — Chiefs in Ontario have voted in support of a landmark $47.8-billion child welfare reform agreement with Canada.
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