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Blue Jays crush Yankees 10-1 as Kirk, Guerrero Jr. combine for 3 homers in Game 1 | CBC Sports The Toronto Blue Jays cruised past the New York Yankees 10-1 in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Rogers Centre on Saturday.

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wasps at this time of year.

B.C. groups demand inquest in deaths of young Indigenous women Justice for Girls, UBCIC, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association joined the families of 3 women to demand an inquest into their deaths.

'They’re dismissed. They are not fully investigated. And quite frankly, that has to change.'

Justice for Girls and the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs are among the groups calling for a coroner’s inquest into the deaths of three young Indigenous women.

The Friday edition of the virus update with the latest news and data of the day. My Website: www.datareport.info My Twitter username: @CovidDataReport My Bluesky account: https://bsky.app/profile/datareport.bsky.social My new Facebook page: https://ww... Our Spring Covid Levels Are Higher Than Normal For This Time Of Year

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InFocus: #DataBack: Indigenous data sovereignty in the age of Big Tech This week on APTN InFocus, host Cierra Bettens explores the growing movement for Indigenous data sovereignty. In a TED Talk, British investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr warns we may already ...

Data holds knowledge. It holds identity. It holds power.

On the latest episode of APTN News InFocus, Cierra Bettens explores how Indigenous communities are taking control of their digital futures – and why it matters. Listen here: pod.fo/e/2c93d3

Pope Francis has died, Vatican says | CNN Pope Francis, voice for the poor who reshaped the Catholic Church, dies at 88, the Vatican has announced.

BREAKING: Pope Francis, voice for the poor who reshaped the Catholic Church but faced fierce resistance, has died at 88, the Vatican has announced.

What are the four failures of Indigenous identity verification? Amy Shawanda and Gabriel Maracle explore how academia enables ‘Red Face Research’ - from university hiring to granting agencies, publishers, and the Indigenous and academic community.

Read the full report on our website.

Pinasunniq: Reflections on a Northern Indigenous Economy What is the relationship between Inuit self-determination and prosperity in the North?

Pretendians and Publications:
The Problem and Solutions to Redface Research - Yelowhead Institute Special Report

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Liard First Nation deputy chief, councillors push back against chief using band money to help family member The deputy chief and four councillors of Liard First Nation say it was inappropriate for the chief to try and use band money to help a family member.

The deputy chief of Liard First Nation and four of its councillors are accusing their chief of trying to use band money to pay for his sister’s partner’s legal fees.

What do you think of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s response to questions about the Liberals and reconciliation?

Residential school denialism law needed to quell doubters: FNLC The FNLC says a denialism law is needed to stop people from publicly challenging the experience of residential school survivors.

The First Nations Leadership Council in British Columbia is pushing Canada to enact a law that would ban people from publicly denying the experience of residential school survivors.

Yukon exhibit showcases First Nations ‘Bougie’ jewelry An art exhibit in Whitehorse is celebrating Yukon’s iconic bedazzled earrings. It's being curated by Kwanlin Dün First Nation citizen Teagyn Vallevand.

A new art exhibit in Whitehorse is celebrating Yukon’s iconic bedazzled earrings.

My Big Bougie Beaded Earrings features 21 pairs of earrings made by First Nations artists living in or from the territory.

Métis CFS workers in Manitoba to strike Tuesday if deal not reached CFS workers in Manitoba are set to strike Tuesday after negotiations break down.

More than 300 workers Métis CFS workers in Manitoba will head to the picket line tomorrow if an agreement isn’t reached.

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YouTube video by APTN News Sharing essential Anishinaabe teachings through an augmented reality video game | APTN News

A non-profit organization in Quebec is creating a space for Anishinaabeg to share wisdom and develop a video game to help the youth gain important knowledge.

APTN National News: March 20, 2025 – Taking action against sexual exploitation, Canada-wide warrant YouTube video by APTN News

Tonight on APTN National News: Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth urges the province to take action against child sexual exploitation.

Canada-wide warrant issued in the N.W.T. shooting that killed one person and critically injured two others.

Very heartening to see foreign officials mocking him for being a fucking clown. Feels like the garlic to his vampire

A look at a national gathering for First Nations, Inuit and Métis survivors of forced sterilization—why this event is a big step toward recognition and accountability, tonight on APTN National News.

Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews

Teslin Tlingit Council swears in first female chief The Teslin Tlingit council officially swore in its first female chief on Thursday.

The Teslin Tlingit Council celebrated the swearing in of its first ever female chief on Thursday.

Elizabeth Bosely was sworn in at the First Nation’s annual assembly in Teslin, a two hours drive south of Whitehorse.

CARAS Announces the Rescission of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s JUNO Awards Toronto, ON — March 7 —The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is committed to upholding the integrity of The JUNO Awards and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, which recognizes Cana...

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CARAS Announces the Rescission of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s JUNO Awards

… in light of recent information, including Ms. Sainte-Marie’s confirmation that she is not Canadian, CARAS will revoke Buffy Sainte-Marie’s JUNO Awards and Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction…

Buffy Sainte-Marie removed from Canadian Museum for Human Rights exhibit | CBC News Buffy Sainte-Marie has been scrubbed out of an exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights because of questions surrounding the folk singer and activist's claims of First Nations identity.

Buffy Sainte-Marie removed from Canadian Museum for Human Rights exhibit

Buffy Sainte-Marie has been scrubbed out of an exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights because of questions surrounding the folk singer and activist's claims of First Nations identity.

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Life lessons from a coastal wolf pack - High Country News In Alaska, a biologist and her family learn how quickly these iconic predators can change the menu — and bend the rules.

If anyone needs to read something at least semi-hopeful, the latest @highcountrynews.bsky.social story I edited, by the wonderful Caroline Van Hemert, is about a wolf pack's remarkable ability to pivot under pressure, and thrive.

Congrats to @bsky.app and all the users and team that make it unique !

32m users is real !

YouTube video by APTN News Bridging program for Indigenous students lacking university prerequisites | APTN News

Indigenous students that do not have the prerequisites to get into university have another path to higher education.

After completing Concordia University’s Indigenous Bridging Program, students can apply to certain undergraduate programs at Concordia.

What’s The Yukon Quest Without The Yukon River? | Defector As the dog teams competing in the 2014 Yukon Quest rested at the race’s halfway point in Dawson City, I drove my Jeep Grand Cherokee out onto the frozen Yukon River. In Dawson, the main townsite sits ...

Unfortunately I can't say that my new story is a reprieve from all the bad news, but it IS at least about some *different* bad news. Thanks to the fine folks @defector.bsky.social for letting me share my grief about the changing Yukon River.

A family housing centre opens in Whitehorse for families fleeing abuse A temporary family housing centre opens in Whitehorse for First Nation families fleeing domestic abuse in the territory.

The 15,000-square-foot facility includes 10 family style apartments and has capacity for up to 32 beds.

Fascinating to see real numbers on this. Basically everyone I know, otherwise largely apolitical people included, is trying to avoid buying American products or crossing into the States.

YouTube video by APTN News Thousands march in Vancouver to honour and remember MMIWG | APTN News

Up to 15,000 people took to the streets of Vancouver for the 34th annual Women’s Memorial March, honouring and remembering missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.