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Author: Crystal Greene, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Residential ‘school’ survivors reunited with childhood art, hidden for decades: ‘They’ve survived, the same as all of us’
When a priest reputedly ordered a teacher to destroy children’s paintings, he instead hid them at home — now the pieces are seeing the light of day
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How woodland strap dress dancers are reviving a tradition on the powwow circuit
From the Great Lakes to the prairies, Anishinaabe seamstresses are bringing back the once-common ancestral regalia, with trial-and-error, sewing bees, workshops and powwow specials
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Winnipeg security guard charged, suspended as protesters rally against racial profiling
Demonstrators also call for tighter regulation of private security companies after alleged brass knuckles assault on Indigenous man
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In Manitoba, a growing herd of bagwaji-bizhikiwag offers lessons in community
‘A proud moment,’ says Skownan First Nation’s operations director, as ten wood bison make long journey across provinces to join a herd under the community’s care
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Indigenous rights defenders say they’ll ‘not stay silent’ after anti-protest bylaw defeated in Winnipeg
Advocates remain concerned after forcing withdrawal of proposed buffer zones and ‘nuisance’ protest ban
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With ‘grief and a desire for change,’ community gathers to remember MMIWG2S+ in ‘Winnipeg’
Cities across the continent held similar walks on Valentine’s Day, marking the 35th anniversary of annual memorials for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people
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Inquest continues into ‘Winnipeg’ police shooting death of Eishia Hudson, 16
Non-adversarial probe of teen’s death cannot assign blame, but family and First Nations hope it will recommend meaningful ways to prevent similar police shootings
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Across the border, Indigenous fears spike amidst ‘U.S.’ immigration crackdown
With ICE operations, multiple First Nations warn members about travel risks — despite treaty rights. Why Indigenous communities are on the frontlines defending rights for all
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Pimicikamak faces long road to repair after havoc-wreaking power outage
As the military is ordered to help the northern ‘Manitoba’ Cree community, AFN leader says ‘emergency deployments cannot become the standing response to chronic infrastructure gaps’
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‘Bring her home’: How Buffalo Woman was identified as Ashlee Shingoose
The Anishininew mother as been missing since 2022 — now, her family is one step closer to bringing her home as the Province of Manitoba vows to search for her