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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a news conference in Ottawa on December 5 that Bellegarde has been a tireless leader and advocate for First Nations.

An Indigenous couple passing through Airdrie were the targets of a racially-motivated attack Dec. 3.

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鈥淲e have done everything possible to keeper numbers down, our active, our positive cases down and to make sure we are super conscious and super conscientious about doing things that will make sure that people feel safe and are safe,鈥� Evans said.

Students recognized for embracing their gifts, strengths and potential, while celebrating their culture

The UN declaration affirms the rights of Indigenous Peoples to self-determination and also spells out the need for free, prior and informed consent from Indigenous Peoples on anything that infringes on their lands or rights.

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According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), three-quarters of Indigenous languages in Canada are 鈥渄efinitely,鈥� 鈥渟everely鈥� or 鈥渃ritically鈥� endangered.

This is the first time IKWC has administered the grants, which are provided by Indigenous Services Canada and directed by the Assembly of First Nations鈥� National Indian Education Council.聽

OTTAWA 鈥� The federal government is sending $542 million to Indigenous groups to help them set up welfare services for children and families, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.