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41 More Unmarked Graves Found at B.C. Residential School Site

The Shishalh First Nation in British Columbia announced the discovery of 41 additional unmarked graves at the site of the former St. Augustine's Residential School, bringing the total to 81 suspected graves; this follows an 18-month search using ground-penetrating radar and survivor testimonies, con...

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Manitoba Judge Grants Unprecedented Hearing for Victim Impact Statements in Serial Killer Case

A Manitoba judge is holding a special hearing to allow the family of Ashlee Shingoose, a victim of serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, to deliver victim impact statements a year after his conviction, a decision lauded as historic but also raising concerns about legal precedent.

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Hudson's Bay Charter Sold Privately, Raising Concerns About Value and Indigenous Consultation

The original Hudson's Bay Company charter, a key document in Canadian history, was privately sold for \$12.5 million to Wittington Investments, who will donate it to the Canadian Museum of History, bypassing a planned public auction and raising concerns about value and Indigenous consultation.

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Illegal Mercury Trade Fuels Amazonian Environmental Crisis

A US Environmental Investigation Agency report exposes a multi-million dollar mercury trafficking operation from Mexico to the Amazon, causing severe environmental damage and health problems for indigenous communities, with the Minamata Convention criticized for insufficient regulation.

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Tren Maya Trial Delayed Amidst Allegations of Evidence Obstruction

Legal challenges against Mexico's Tren Maya high-speed rail project are stalled due to alleged non-receipt of evidence by the government, despite multiple attempts to deliver digital and physical copies; this follows years of delays and the project's continued operation despite injunctions.

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Decoded Diary Exposes Colonial Massacre in Australia

An interactive article by Guardian Australia reveals a colonial settler's diary, decoded to expose the massacre of Aboriginal people in Geraldton, Western Australia, using a Masonic cipher; descendants of victims and perpetrators are now seeking to address the historical injustice and silence.

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B.C. Court Ruling Grants Aboriginal Title, Challenging Property Rights

A B.C. Supreme Court ruling granted the Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title to a 1.3-billion-dollar area along the Fraser River, impacting various landowners, including private citizens, corporations, and the government; the province is appealing the decision.

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San Antonio Native American Suit Challenges River Development

Native Americans in San Antonio are suing the city to prevent the removal of trees along a river used for centuries in spiritual ceremonies, claiming the city's plan to repair the river wall violates their religious rights.

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Mexico's Public Electoral Defender's Office Advances Indigenous Political Rights

Mexico's Public Electoral Defender's Office, created in 2016, addresses historical injustices by providing legal aid and advocacy to Indigenous communities, significantly improving their access to electoral justice and political participation, setting legal precedents in areas such as self-determina...

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Nearly $1 Billion in Federal Funding Questioned in Ontario Métis Dispute

First Nations in Ontario allege that nearly $1 billion in federal funding was fraudulently given to the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), a claim the MNO rejects, highlighting a broader conflict over Métis heritage and community recognition.

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Trump Administration's Arctic Drilling Plan Faces Public Backlash

The Trump administration's plan to expand oil and gas drilling in Alaska's 23 million-acre Arctic National Petroleum Reserve has drawn over 250,000 public comments opposing the rollback of environmental protections, raising concerns about wildlife, Alaska Native subsistence rights, and the rapidly w...

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Indigenous Partnerships Key to Canada's Energy Future

The successful Haisla Nation and Pembina-led Cedar LNG project, now the world's largest Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility, exemplifies how prioritizing Indigenous partnerships, not just legislation, leads to successful energy development in Canada.

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