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Trump's attempt to overturn birthright citizenship uses century-old Native American case
Indigenous people in the U.S. are worried by President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, a constitutional right, using a 19th century case that denied citizenship to a Native American.
Family of activist slain in 1975 surprised by clemency granted to Leonard Peltier
For the family of Annie Mae Pictou Aquash, the news that President Biden had granted clemency to Native American activist Leonard Peltier shortly before leaving office came as a surprise.
Chester Cunningham, an advocate for Indigenous offenders in Alberta, 'couldn't stand unfairness'
Chester Cunningham received many accolades in his life for his work in Indigenous justice, but his family is remembering him as a man who saw the good in everyone, with a drive to help Indigenous offenders. He died last month at age 91.
'We are not for sale,' says Greenlander on statements made by Donald Trump
Qupanuk Olsen, a Greenlandic content creator who posts videos on life and culture in her home country, says "We are not for sale and no, we are not interested in becoming a state under [the] United States."
Controversial bill that would recognize Métis governments 'not moving forward,' feds say
A bill that would recognize Métis political associations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario as Indigenous governments is essentially quashed, according to Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree.
Dakota First Nations say Manitoba Métis Federation treaty infringes on their rights
Dakota Tipi First Nation and Canupawakpa Dakota Nation are asking the courts to declare a recently signed Métis treaty invalid.
Minister says Fort Chipewyan, Alta., dock is safe, but Ottawa will further assess
The federal transport minister told a House of Commons committee Thursday that the land and water around the Transport Canada dock in Fort Chipewyan is not contaminated, but says they are committed to doing another assessment of the area.
Alberta chiefs call for Assembly of First Nations to dissolve
Chief Sheldon Sunshine from Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation says he couldn’t register for the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa and was told it was because his nation withdrew from the AFN in 2017.
Experiences of girls at Good Shepherd Homes similar to residential schools, say survivors
Indigenous children at Catholic-run Good Shepherd Homes had experiences similar to children at residential schools and the homes need further investigation for potential missing children, according to the final report of the Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites Associated with Indian Residential Schools.
Canada Post strike could be a blow to Indigenous businesses shipping to remote communities
Some Indigenous business owners say the Canada Post strike has made it challenging for them to send their products out to customers — a big portion of which are Indigenous people living in remote communities.