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Brazil Indigenous group hails a sacred cloak's homecoming after nearly four centuries in Europe

Brazil Indigenous group hails a sacred cloak's homecoming after nearly four centuries in Europe

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Indigenous chants and the rattle of maracas resounded Thursday in a Rio de Janeiro park, where Brazil's Tupinambá people gathered to celebrate the homecoming of a sacred cloak absent for some 380 years.
'Reservation Dogs' star Woon-A-Tai looks to inspire Indigenous actors with Emmys nom

'Reservation Dogs' star Woon-A-Tai looks to inspire Indigenous actors with Emmys nom

Toronto actor D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai knows winning an Emmy won’t solve the systemic problems within Indigenous communities, but he still believes it could spark something meaningful: nuanced representation and a sense of possibility.
Bad weather and boat modifications led to capsizing off Haida Gwaii, TSB says

Bad weather and boat modifications led to capsizing off Haida Gwaii, TSB says

RICHMOND, B.C. — Poor weather and modifications to a passenger boat led to its capsizing and sinking off the coast of Haida Gwaii two years ago. A Transportation Safety Board report about the sinking of the 10-metre-long Island Bay on Sept.
Alberta First Nation suing federal government over right to clean drinking water

Alberta First Nation suing federal government over right to clean drinking water

EDMONTON — An Alberta First Nation has revived a lawsuit it launched 10 years ago in an effort to get the federal government to recognize its human right to clean, safe water.
The Amazon's Ashaninka tribe restored their territory. Now they aim to change the region

The Amazon's Ashaninka tribe restored their territory. Now they aim to change the region

APIWTXA VILLAGE, Brazil (AP) — It was just before dawn when the Ashaninka people, wearing long, tunic-like dresses, began singing traditional songs while playing drums and other instruments.
Leipzig midfielder Haidara has finished concussion treatment ahead of Champions League

Leipzig midfielder Haidara has finished concussion treatment ahead of Champions League

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haidara cleared its concussion protocol and is back in training ahead of next week's Champions League games, the club said on Thursday.
In the Amazon, the Ashaninka tribe restored their territory. Now, they aim to change the region

In the Amazon, the Ashaninka tribe restored their territory. Now, they aim to change the region

APIWTXA VILLAGE, Brazil (AP) — It was just before dawn when the Ashaninka people, wearing long, tunic-like dresses, began singing traditional songs while playing drums and other instruments.
Mi’kmaq death: First Nation wants Indigenous representation on N.B. police watchdog

Mi’kmaq death: First Nation wants Indigenous representation on N.B. police watchdog

FREDERICTON — Interactions between Indigenous people and law enforcement "too frequently" end in violence or death, say the six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick in reaction to the recent killing of a Mi’kmaq man by a Mountie conductin
Arrest made in death of man whose body was found four years ago: police

Arrest made in death of man whose body was found four years ago: police

Provincial police say they've made an arrest in the death of a man whose body was found after he was reported missing four years ago. Police say 29-year-old David Oliver was reported missing by his family in Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.
Strong stretch run earns Vitality the win in Prince of Wales Stakes race

Strong stretch run earns Vitality the win in Prince of Wales Stakes race

FORT ERIE, Ont. — An impressive late kick earned jockey Jose Campos and Vitality the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes on Tuesday.