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Jackie Vautour's family discussing next steps after belongings boxed from N.B. park

Jackie Vautour's family discussing next steps after belongings boxed from N.B. park

FREDERICTON — The granddaughter of a man who laid claim to land in New Brunswick's Kouchibouguac National Park says it is a frustrating time for her family.
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Jackie Vautour's family's belongings boxed up from Kouchibouguac National Park

Jackie Vautour's family's belongings boxed up from Kouchibouguac National Park

FREDERICTON — The personal belongings of the family of a man who laid claim to land in New Brunswick's Kouchibouguac National Park are being removed, says Parks Canada.
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'A brand new day': First Nations sign child welfare agreement with Ottawa, Alberta

'A brand new day': First Nations sign child welfare agreement with Ottawa, Alberta

TROUT LAKE, ALBERTA, CANADA — Three northern Alberta First Nations have signed an agreement with the federal and provincial governments to be responsible for their own child welfare systems.
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Australian lawmaker breaks ranks to support Indigenous Voice

Australian lawmaker breaks ranks to support Indigenous Voice

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A senior lawmaker split from Australia’s opposition party leadership Tuesday by supporting the government’s proposal to create a so-called Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
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Heavy rain sets off high-water warnings for rivers in southern B.C.

Heavy rain sets off high-water warnings for rivers in southern B.C.

ELK VALLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — High streamflow advisories have been issued for two more regions as heavy rain sweeps over British Columbia's southern Interior. B.C.
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Canada's Rory MacDonald headed to UFC Hall of Fame for bloody UFC 189 title challenge

Canada's Rory MacDonald headed to UFC Hall of Fame for bloody UFC 189 title challenge

A former Bellator champion, retired Canadian welterweight Rory (Red King) MacDonald is now headed to the UFC Hall of Fame.
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As tiger count grows, India's Indigenous demand land rights

As tiger count grows, India's Indigenous demand land rights

BENGALURU, India (AP) — It was a celebratory atmosphere for officials gathered just hours away from several of India's major tiger reserves in the southern city of Mysuru, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Sunday to much applause that the
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Environment Canada warns of heavy rain and high winds over holiday weekend in B.C.

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain and high winds over holiday weekend in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says several regions in British Columbia should brace for high winds and heavy rainfall this holiday weekend, warning of possible flooding and power outages as a pair of weather systems flow towards the South Coast.
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Family of Indian migrants who died in Quebec shocked by river crossing attempt

Family of Indian migrants who died in Quebec shocked by river crossing attempt

An Indian national who died with his family last week when a boat capsized in the St. Lawrence River during an attempt to enter the United States was "mortally afraid of water," says his cousin.
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Memorial University president removed after scrutiny of Indigenous claims

Memorial University president removed after scrutiny of Indigenous claims

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The president of Memorial University was removed from her role Thursday after she faced weeks of scrutiny about her claims of Indigenous heritage.
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