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Man from uncontacted Indigenous tribe emerges in Amazon, and villagers demonstrate a lighter

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — In a rare encounter, a young man from an isolated Indigenous tribe approached a riverine community in Brazil’s Amazon, the country’s Indigenous affairs agency and local witnesses said Thursday.
Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health care workers

Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health care workers

OTTAWA — Health-care workers in Nunavut say changes to a federal funding program for Inuit children are forcing some pregnant women to make a tough choice: have a safe birth or ensure the kids they already have are properly cared for.
Territorial premiers send message in Washington that the Arctic is not for sale

Territorial premiers send message in Washington that the Arctic is not for sale

WASHINGTON — Territorial premiers said it is a critical time for the Arctic amid U.S. President Donald Trump's increasing rhetoric of American expansion and actions to disrupt global trade. But they are very clear: the Arctic is not for sale.
Canada makes sweeping changes to First Nations child services program

Canada makes sweeping changes to First Nations child services program

OTTAWA — Canada has announced sweeping changes to a program designed to ensure First Nations kids get the care and supports they need, when they need them.
In Ecuador's highlands, an Indigenous community faces choice between 2 candidates they don't trust

In Ecuador's highlands, an Indigenous community faces choice between 2 candidates they don't trust

COCHAPAMBA, Ecuador (AP) — The two candidates vying for Ecuador’s presidency in a second-round run-off never campaigned in Cochapamba. Their faces are nowhere to be seen in this remote Indigenous community in the Ecuadorian highlands.
In Ecuador's highlands, an Indigenous community faces choice between 2 candidates they don't trust

In Ecuador's highlands, an Indigenous community faces choice between 2 candidates they don't trust

COCHAPAMBA, Ecuador (AP) — The two candidates vying for Ecuador’s presidency in a second-round run-off never campaigned in Cochapamba. Their faces are nowhere to be seen in this remote Indigenous community in the Ecuadorian highlands.
Junos head says org faces 'complicated' questions around Buffy Sainte-Marie's awards

Junos head says org faces 'complicated' questions around Buffy Sainte-Marie's awards

TORONTO — The head of the Juno Awards says he's not rushing to decide the fate of Buffy Sainte-Marie's many honours with the music organization, even after it was confirmed last week that she was stripped of her Order of Canada.
RCMP identify two men, two women shot and killed in home on Saskatchewan First Nation

RCMP identify two men, two women shot and killed in home on Saskatchewan First Nation

REGINA — RCMP have released the names of two men and two women killed last week on a First Nation in southern Saskatchewan in order to help in their investigation.
Claims process for First Nations child welfare class action opens in March, AFN says

Claims process for First Nations child welfare class action opens in March, AFN says

OTTAWA — First Nations children and their families who lived under Canada's First Nations child welfare system between 1991 and 2022 will be able to apply for compensation under a class-action settlement starting next month.
Invictus Games for wounded veterans kicks off in Vancouver with star-studded ceremony

Invictus Games for wounded veterans kicks off in Vancouver with star-studded ceremony

VANCOUVER — Entertainers and dignitaries led by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, officially kicked off the 2025 Invictus Games in British Columbia on Saturday in a star-studded opening ceremony.