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Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes for complaints about sign-language interpreter

Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes for complaints about sign-language interpreter

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba cabinet minister responsible for services for people with disabilities is apologizing for comments she made about a sign-language interpreter.
'Incredibly ambitious and probably really stupid': R.T. Thorne's sci-fi debut '40 Acres'

'Incredibly ambitious and probably really stupid': R.T. Thorne's sci-fi debut '40 Acres'

TORONTO — R.T. Thorne says he could have played it safe with his debut feature.
Archeological dig on Lil’wat territory uncovers ancient histories and reframes research relationships

Archeological dig on Lil’wat territory uncovers ancient histories and reframes research relationships

The collaborative project blends cutting-edge technology with Indigenous knowledge to protect cultural heritage and inspire the next generation of archeologists
Sign at Ontario's popular Sauble Beach changed to reflect First Nation land ownership

Sign at Ontario's popular Sauble Beach changed to reflect First Nation land ownership

A landmark sign at a popular Ontario beach was changed just before the arrival of Canada Day visitors to reflect a First Nation's ownership of the land.
B.C. reports offer 'road map' for repatriation of Indigenous items, remains

B.C. reports offer 'road map' for repatriation of Indigenous items, remains

A pair of reports out of British Columbia are detailing the complex, expensive and under resourced process of repatriating Indigenous historical items or remains back to their homes.
Amid calls for separation, Alberta's new referendum rules set to formally take effect

Amid calls for separation, Alberta's new referendum rules set to formally take effect

EDMONTON — As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rules making it easier to have an independence celebration of its own.
New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there's work to do before election

New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there's work to do before election

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's 11th premier was sworn in Friday on the promise to get important work done before the next election that must be called within months.
B.C., Vancouver, First Nations sign deal to partner in planning, hosting World Cup

B.C., Vancouver, First Nations sign deal to partner in planning, hosting World Cup

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government, the City of Vancouver and three First Nations have signed an agreement to co-operate on hosting the seven World Cup games being played in the city next year.
First Nations say Alberta data centre approach won't attract big tech players

First Nations say Alberta data centre approach won't attract big tech players

CALGARY — The chiefs of four First Nations in Alberta say they're eager to take part in the province's nascent data centre industry, but argue the province is taking the wrong approach to attract large-scale tech players.
Peru's Amazon communities accuse the state of failing to stop mercury pollution from illegal mining

Peru's Amazon communities accuse the state of failing to stop mercury pollution from illegal mining

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Indigenous and rural communities along the Nanay River in Peru’s northern Amazon filed a complaint on Friday accusing the government of failing to stop illegal gold mining that is contaminating their water and food with toxic