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'Eliminate the fraudsters': Report delves into Indigenous identity at universities

'Eliminate the fraudsters': Report delves into Indigenous identity at universities

SASKATOON — A report commissioned after controversy circled a health professor's claims of being Métis says the University of Saskatchewan was unprepared for Indigenous identity fraud and uneducated on Indigenous people.
New Inuit Research Network aims to support self-determination in research

New Inuit Research Network aims to support self-determination in research

OTTAWA — The federal government and an organization representing Inuit in Canada have announced $6.4 million in funding to establish an Inuit Research Network.
Northern health leader says language test is a barrier to Indigenous nurses

Northern health leader says language test is a barrier to Indigenous nurses

WINNIPEG — An English proficiency test for prospective registered nurses in Manitoba, even those who receive all their education in English, is a racial barrier that disproportionately affects Indigenous people, a health official in northern Manitoba
'Pandemic of suffering:' Manitoba chiefs press governments to fund regional hospital

'Pandemic of suffering:' Manitoba chiefs press governments to fund regional hospital

WINNIPEG — Chiefs of four remote First Nations in northeastern Manitoba are calling for the provincial and federal governments to build a health facility that can treat ongoing mental health andaddictioncrises for their growing populations.

Meridian Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Build Affordable Tiny Homes to be Located on First Nations Land

TORONTO, Nov.

Addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system in Québec

LA TUQUE, QC , Nov. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - Advancing reconciliation requires supporting culturally appropriate, Indigenous-led and community-based justice services. This is key to achieving systemic change in our justice system.

Newly established Indigenous Dental Association of Canada bringing together Indigenous dental professionals to improve oral

SASKATOON, TREATY 6 TERRITORY, SW, Nov.

Newly established Indigenous Dental Association of Canada bringing together Indigenous dental professionals to improve oral

SASKATOON, TREATY 6 TERRITORY, SW, Nov.
Transgender soul pioneer Jackie Shane subject of Heritage Minute

Transgender soul pioneer Jackie Shane subject of Heritage Minute

TORONTO — Groundbreaking transgender soul singer Jackie Shane is the focus of a new Heritage Minute.
Quebec judge says McGill work halted to avoid 'irreparable harm' to Mohawk plaintiffs

Quebec judge says McGill work halted to avoid 'irreparable harm' to Mohawk plaintiffs

MONTREAL — McGill University said Tuesday it will begin discussions with an Indigenous group that has raised concerns about unmarked graves after a court ruled that excavation work on a university expansion project would cause “irreparable harm.