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LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
Indigenous communities leading the switch to renewable energy in the North

Indigenous communities leading the switch to renewable energy in the North

YELLOWKNIFE — An energy-focused think tank says Indigenous energy sovereignty in Canada's North is "absolutely critical and fundamental" to addressing climate change, but more support is needed.
Ottawa announces Indigenous guardians network to fight climate change

Ottawa announces Indigenous guardians network to fight climate change

MONTREAL — The federal government is announcing the creation of a new network that will help support Indigenous-led environmental initiatives.
Indigenous groups plan to develop new protected conservation area in N.W.T.

Indigenous groups plan to develop new protected conservation area in N.W.T.

YELLOWKNIFE — Two Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories are working to establish a new Indigenous protected and conservation area.
Canadian Press reporter wins N.S. Human Rights Award for disabilities reporting

Canadian Press reporter wins N.S. Human Rights Award for disabilities reporting

HALIFAX — Canadian Press reporter Michael Tutton has been named a recipient of a Nova Scotia Human Rights Award for his work covering issues affecting people with disabilities.
First Nations leaders reject Trudeau's proposed gun law, citing risk to treaty rights

First Nations leaders reject Trudeau's proposed gun law, citing risk to treaty rights

OTTAWA — Chiefs at the Assembly of First Nationsvoted Thursdayto publicly oppose the Liberal government's proposed gun-control legislationand stand against sovereignty bills in Alberta and Saskatchewan's legislatures.
First Nations leaders want Winnipeg police chief to resign for not searching landfill

First Nations leaders want Winnipeg police chief to resign for not searching landfill

First Nations leaders in Manitoba are calling for the resignation of Winnipeg's police chief after the force decided not to search a landfill for the remains of two Indigenous women believed to be the victims of an alleged serial killer.
Alberta passes sovereignty act, but first strips out sweeping powers to cabinet

Alberta passes sovereignty act, but first strips out sweeping powers to cabinet

EDMONTON — The Alberta legislature has passed Premier Danielle Smith’s controversial sovereignty act but not before first stripping out the provision that granted Smith’s cabinet the power to bypass the legislature and rewrite laws as it saw fit.
Ontario chiefs say province failed in duty to consult First Nations on housing bill

Ontario chiefs say province failed in duty to consult First Nations on housing bill

Indigenous leaders from across Ontario called Wednesday for the repeal of a new housing bill they said was passed without properly consulting First Nations and could put their communities at risk.
Brandon Cronenberg's film 'Infinity Pool' among Canadian films in Sundance lineup

Brandon Cronenberg's film 'Infinity Pool' among Canadian films in Sundance lineup

Toronto-born director Brandon Cronenberg's film "Infinity Pool" is among the Canadian films heading to the Sundance Film Festival. The sci-fi horror bound for the Midnight category stars Alexander Skarsgard, Mia Goth and Cleopatra Coleman.