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Brazil's Indigenous chief fighting to save Amazon urges President Lula to defend people's rights

Brazil's Indigenous chief fighting to save Amazon urges President Lula to defend people's rights

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The Amazon's most famous Indigenous leader called upon Brazil's president on Friday to defend the rights of Indigenous people.
Akwesasne police say body found in river was man linked to migrant deaths probe

Akwesasne police say body found in river was man linked to migrant deaths probe

MONTREAL — Police in Akwesasne announced Friday that a local man who had been sought since his boat was discovered in March near the bodies of eight migrants in the St. Lawrence River has been found dead.
Listening from above: A new way to take in the Sunshine Coast

Listening from above: A new way to take in the Sunshine Coast

Talaysay Tours, Sunshine Coast Air team up for Indigenous aerial audio tour
Pat Carney, former MP, senator, remembered as kind, 'wise leader'

Pat Carney, former MP, senator, remembered as kind, 'wise leader'

VANCOUVER — Pat Carney is being remembered as a problem-solver, a groundbreaker, a feminist, a mentor and a friend. The former member of Parliament, senator and trailblazer died late Tuesday at the age of 88.
Rain brings small 'reprieve' in B.C.'s north, but wildfire conditions dire elsewhere

Rain brings small 'reprieve' in B.C.'s north, but wildfire conditions dire elsewhere

The number of active wildfires in British Columbia has dropped sharply to about 400 as cooler weather and recent rain has cut the fire risk, but another hot spell could wipe out those gains as large sections of the province wilt under severe drought.
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal approves $23B First Nations child welfare settlement

Canadian Human Rights Tribunal approves $23B First Nations child welfare settlement

OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved a $23.4-billion settlement agreement for First Nations children, youth and families harmed by the federal government's underfunding of child welfare services.
shíshálh Nation soccer players score gold medal winning goals at NAIG

shíshálh Nation soccer players score gold medal winning goals at NAIG

'I couldn't really believe it. Because of all the fans there cheering us on and the adrenaline from soccer. I was just in shock': shíshálh Nation athletes helped Team BC's U-19 men's soccer team bring home the gold from the 2023 North American Indigenous Games.
Indigenous leaders hope new minister Anandasangaree will follow in Miller's footsteps

Indigenous leaders hope new minister Anandasangaree will follow in Miller's footsteps

OTTAWA — Indigenous leaders say they are hopeful that new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree will take inspiration from his predecessor's approach with organizations, community members and leadership.
Indigenous Football Australia pushes for direct funding out of Women's World Cup legacy

Indigenous Football Australia pushes for direct funding out of Women's World Cup legacy

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Indigenous Football Australia Council has urged FIFA to address what it calls an “egregious omission” of First Nations-led organizations in a Women’s World Cup legacy plan.
Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage cancelled, thousands clean up Alberta campsite after storm

Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage cancelled, thousands clean up Alberta campsite after storm

LAC STE. ANNE, Alta. — Thousands of religious pilgrims were cleaning up their ravaged campsite Tuesday after a heavy storm blew through Lac Ste. Anne, Alta., cancelling events for the first time in decades.