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First Nations warn members to be cautious when entering U.S. following ICE actions OTTAWA - Several First Nations are warning their members to be wary of crossing the border into the United States in response to immigration enforcement raids and the detention of

Several First Nations are warning their members to be wary of crossing the border into the United States in response to immigration enforcement raids and the detention of some U.S. tribal citizens.
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First Nations warn members to be cautious when entering U.S. following ICE actions OTTAWA - Several First Nations are warning their members to be wary of crossing the border into the United States in response to immigration enforcement raids and the detention of

Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict, who is a co-chair of the Jay Treaty Alliance, told me he’s aware of at least one First Nations individual who was detained by ICE.

“He was returned to Canada and they did seize his certificate of Indian status,” Benedict said.

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Generations of Indigenous leaders brace for a new battle over another pipeline OTTAWA - For some First Nations leaders, the prospect of conflict with provincial and federal governments over plans to send another pipeline to the B.C. coast brings back vivid memories

“My ancestors — all the ancestors of every First Nations person here in what is now called B.C. — have stories about our people having to stand on the front lines, rain or shine,” said Katisha Paul.

“It’s our responsibility to continue on this journey.”
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Generations of Indigenous leaders brace for a new battle over another pipeline OTTAWA - For some First Nations leaders, the prospect of conflict with provincial and federal governments over plans to send another pipeline to the B.C. coast brings back vivid memories

For some First Nations leaders, the prospect of conflict with provincial and federal governments over plans to send another pipeline to the B.C. coast brings back vivid memories of years past.

For many youth, it’s a whole new call to action.

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McGill U professor Veldon Coburn said "the machinery of government moves at a glacial pace,” and wonders how community leaders will react when challenges arise.

"We could say some harsh things to whoever occupies that position, but now on the receiving end is one of our own.”

New Indigenous Services minister says she's been handed the 'toughest task' OTTAWA - As the first Indigenous person ever to lead the federal department responsible for delivering services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Mandy Gull-Masty knows she has a daunting

But the newly-appointed Indigenous services minister also knows what it's like to sit at both sides of the table — as a cabinet minister now and, until recently, as the grand chief of the political body representing 20,000 Cree people in northern Quebec.
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New Indigenous Services minister says she's been handed the 'toughest task' OTTAWA - As the first Indigenous person ever to lead the federal department responsible for delivering services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Mandy Gull-Masty knows she has a daunting

As the first Indigenous person to lead the federal department responsible for delivering services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Mandy Gull-Masty knows she has a daunting task ahead.

“The expectation is going to be very high."

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Ontario First Nations mull next steps on child welfare amid various legal opinions OTTAWA — First Nations leaders are split over next steps after a landmark $47.8-billion child welfare reform deal with Canada was struck down, prompting differing legal opinions from both sides.

The Assembly of First Nations sought a legal review of two resolutions that defeated the deal in October by Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP — a firm where the former national chief of the organization, Perry Bellegarde, works as a special adviser.

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NDP MP calls on Boissonnault to resign over false claims to Indigenous identity OTTAWA - A Métis member of Parliament is calling on the employment minister to resign over what he calls harmful false claims to Indigenous ancestry.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said earlier on Tuesday that Boissonnault has addressed questions about his identity, and that an “extremely important” part of reconciliation is empowering Indigenous communities and people to participate in the economy.

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“I think they’re (identifying as Indigenous) to advance their careers and get these special appointments,” said Anishinabek Nation regional chief Scott McLeod.

“It’s a benefit to them; it’s not a benefit to us … We don’t need pretendians speaking on our behalf.”

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