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

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

VANCOUVER 鈥 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 sa国际传媒's north, but wildfire conditions dire elsewhere

Rain brings small 'reprieve' in sa国际传媒'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 鈥 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.
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 鈥 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) 鈥 The Indigenous Football Australia Council has urged FIFA to address what it calls an 鈥渆gregious omission鈥 of First Nations-led organizations in a Women鈥檚 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. 鈥 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.
Calls for residential school abuse records to be re-examined for names of deceased

Calls for residential school abuse records to be re-examined for names of deceased

OTTAWA 鈥 Geraldine Shingoose was shocked when she opened a report probing what should be done to protect potential unmarked grave sites at former residential schools for Indigenous children.
Baseball a hit as Indigenous youth connect with the sport at North American Games

Baseball a hit as Indigenous youth connect with the sport at North American Games

HALIFAX 鈥 Baseball is known as America's game, but there were signs Friday on a misty Halifax field that First Nations and M茅tis athletes from sa国际传媒 are increasingly adopting it as their own.
Amid five-month strike, union and Windsor Salt reach tentative deal: union

Amid five-month strike, union and Windsor Salt reach tentative deal: union

WINDSOR, Ont. 鈥 The union representing striking Ontario salt mine workers says it has reached a tentative deal with Windsor Salt.
Members from several First Nations rally against northern Ontario mining plans

Members from several First Nations rally against northern Ontario mining plans

TORONTO 鈥 Members of several First Nations rallied outside the Ontario legislature Thursday to raise concerns about mining exploration they say is happening on their lands against their will.