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At graduations, Native American students seek acceptance of tribal regalia

At graduations, Native American students seek acceptance of tribal regalia

When Kamryn Yanchick graduated, she hoped to decorate her cap with a beaded pattern in honor of her Native American heritage. Whether she could was up to her Oklahoma high school. Administrators told her no.
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Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan call for full inquiry into death of toddler

Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan call for full inquiry into death of toddler

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Indigenous leader Bobby Cameron got up from his chair, walked to the back of the room and then returned to his seat, taking 19 seconds.
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Indigenous band could have been more help, says judge in Wisconsin Line 5 dispute

Indigenous band could have been more help, says judge in Wisconsin Line 5 dispute

WASHINGTON — The Indigenous band in Wisconsin that's trying to shut down the Line 5 pipeline got a chilly reception Thursday from a federal court judge who is dismayed they aren't doing more to help Enbridge Inc. avoid an ecological disaster.
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Toronto memorial held for Romanian family who died trying to cross to U.S.

Toronto memorial held for Romanian family who died trying to cross to U.S.

TORONTO — A Romanian couple who died with their Canadian-born children as they fled a deportation order were remembered at a memorial Thursday as loving parents who wanted the best for their kids.
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Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation endorses Sparks' bid for Ottawa Senators

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation endorses Sparks' bid for Ottawa Senators

MANIWAKI, Que. — A Quebec First Nation community has confirmed it is endorsing one of the bids involved in the upcoming sale of the Ottawa Senators.
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Tiny Amerindian village in Guyana fights gold mine in key court battle over indigenous land rights

Tiny Amerindian village in Guyana fights gold mine in key court battle over indigenous land rights

CHINESE LANDING, Guyana (AP) — One of Guyana’s smallest Amerindian villages is waging a monumental battle that could decide the amount of control that thousands of indigenous people have over their land in remote parts of this South American country.
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Snoop Dogg says Ottawa Senators bid will include equity for First Nations

Snoop Dogg says Ottawa Senators bid will include equity for First Nations

OTTAWA — Snoop Dogg has welcomed Canada's First Nations into his bid to buy the NHL's Ottawa Senators with open arms. The rapper is part of a group spearheaded by Los Angeles-based businessman Neko Sparks trying to buy the NHL franchise.
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Memorial University sought $13,800 in PR help as president's Indigenous claim probed

Memorial University sought $13,800 in PR help as president's Indigenous claim probed

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador agreed to spend $13,800 on outside public relations help as questions arose about its former president's claims of Indigenous heritage.
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Cartier's use of images of Amazon tribe prompts Indigenous advocates to allege hypocrisy

Cartier's use of images of Amazon tribe prompts Indigenous advocates to allege hypocrisy

BOA VISTA, Brazil (AP) — Until two months ago, Cartier’s website showed Yanomami children playing in a green field.
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Indian cops hunt suspects in illegal crossing deaths of family to U.S. from Akwesasne

Indian cops hunt suspects in illegal crossing deaths of family to U.S. from Akwesasne

Police in India say they are looking for three men in connection with the deaths of a family from Gujarat who perished trying to cross into the United States by boat through Akwesasne, Que., in March.
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