Lynda Powless

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June 15, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today as the G7 Summit begins in Kananaskis, Alberta: “On behalf of the AFN, I must recognize, and draw attention to the fact, that this year’s G7 Summit is being held in Treaty No. 7 Territory, on the ancestral territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations, Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Îyârhe...

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By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post The voice of a giant of activism and tradition al wisdom for his people has gone silent. Membertou’s Kevin Christmas died on May 28 after a seven month battle with cancer. Friends and colleagues say the impact of over four decades of his activism and treaty research will be felt for generations to come across the whole country.

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By Jeremy Simes and Brittany Hobson The firefight on the Prairies wildfire front took a new turn Friday as officials in two provinces worked to support evacuees, while affected communities readied themselves to bring residents home. Earlier this week, Saskatchewan’s government announced emergency support payments would be given to people forced to flee. It came after the province’s ombudsman slammed the government’s wildfire response.

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By Bill Graveland As world leaders gather at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., Lesley Boyer has a message. The Calgary grandmother is angry that U.S. President Donald Trump keeps talking about Canada becoming his country’s 51st state. Sitting in a wheelchair at Calgary City Hall on Sunday, Boyer held up a sign with an expletive aimed at Trump. “I’ve been waving my sign around the cameras and hopefully he’ll see it … go away Trump. We don’t want you here,” she said.

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By Wolfgang Depner The interim leader of B.C.’s newest political party says it will raise issues other parties won’t dare to touch. Dallas Brodie said these included the effects of the “reconciliation industry,” electoral reform, and ending mass immigration, and she will “let the chips fall where they may” when it’s time to run for re-election.