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Federal government to apologize for Nunavik dog slaughter

Federal government to apologize for Nunavik dog slaughter

OTTAWA — The federal government will apologize to Inuit in Nunavik for the killing of sled dogs between the mid-1950s until the late 1960s.
Inuit leaders meeting with federal cabinet ministers on Arctic foreign policy

Inuit leaders meeting with federal cabinet ministers on Arctic foreign policy

OTTAWA — Inuit leaders met with federal cabinet ministers on Friday to iron out the final details of their submissions to Canada's Arctic foreign policy.
Who ruined Hobo Hot Springs? Ministry investigates as mystery roils Harrison, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

Who ruined Hobo Hot Springs? Ministry investigates as mystery roils Harrison, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

Stories passed down from elders tell how First Nations from afar would paddle their canoes to bathe in the hot springs on the territory of the Sts'ailes First Nation.
Gender justice groups say changes to СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's Name Act are harming survivors

Gender justice groups say changes to СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's Name Act are harming survivors

Gender justice groups in British Columbia want the government to repeal recent provincial legislation that prevents people convicted of serious Criminal Code offences from changing their names.
Inuk man shot dead by police a victim of systemic racism: Crown-Indigenous minister

Inuk man shot dead by police a victim of systemic racism: Crown-Indigenous minister

MONTREAL — The killing of an Inuk man by police earlier this week in Quebec's Far North is an example of systemic racism, Canada's minister for Crown-Indigenous relations said Thursday.
'A tragedy': Judge urges northern Manitoba sobering shelter after police cell death

'A tragedy': Judge urges northern Manitoba sobering shelter after police cell death

THE PAS, Man. — A judge is urging the Manitoba government to look at establishing a safe sobering centre in a northern community to prevent in-custody deaths of people detained due to intoxication.
Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets

Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets

OTTAWA — Canada is still not on track to meet its commitments under the Paris climate agreement, federal Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco said in a new report on Thursday.
'Should never have ended like that': Inuk man killed by police in Quebec's Far North

'Should never have ended like that': Inuk man killed by police in Quebec's Far North

MONTREAL — A remote northern Quebec community is demanding justice after a man was shot and killed and his twin brother seriously injured by police responding to someone allegedly trying to drive while impaired.
Memorial in Winnipeg on Sunday for judge, senator, TRC chair Murray Sinclair

Memorial in Winnipeg on Sunday for judge, senator, TRC chair Murray Sinclair

WINNIPEG — A public memorial honouring former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into residential schools, Murray Sinclair, is set to take place in Winnipeg on Sunday.
Key architect of reconciliation: Judge, senator, TRC chair Murray Sinclair dies at 73

Key architect of reconciliation: Judge, senator, TRC chair Murray Sinclair dies at 73

WINNIPEG — A teepee and a sacred fire were set up in front of the Manitoba legislature on Monday to honour Murray Sinclair, as tributes poured in from across the country for the former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissi
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