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Cara McKenna

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Canada’s Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett (R) and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould arrive at a news conference regarding a ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, January 26, 2016. They have promised to ensure that the government takes action.
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Indigenous Advocates Press for Change After Canada Human Rights Ruling

By Cara McKenna
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde looks on as First Nations Child and Family Caring Society Caring Society Executive Director Cindy Blackstock speaks about the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal regarding discrimination against First Nations children in care during a news conference in Ottawa, Tuesday, January 26, 2016.
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Validated: Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Rules in Favor of First Nations Children

By Cara McKenna
Neskonlith Chief Judy Wilson (holding "Climate Justice" sign), Grand Chief Stewart Phillip (with "Stop Kinder Morgan" sign) and Carleen Thomas (in red shirt) of Tsleil-Waututh First Nation were among dozens of protesters outside hearings before Canada's National Energy Board in British Columbia. Regulators are receiving testimony over Kinder Morgan's proposed oil pipeline expansion.
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Kinder Morgan Pipeline Opponents Call on Trudeau to Overhaul Regulatory Board

By Cara McKenna
Screen grab from story by Radio-Canada investigation into murdered and missing women in Val-d’Or, Quebec, that unearthed allegations of police wrongdoing as well.
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Investigation Into Alleged Police Abuse of Indigenous Women in Quebec Under Way

By Cara McKenna
The seven indigenous students who have died in Thunder Bay since 2000 are, from top left, Jethro Anderson, 15, Curran Strang, 18, Paul Panacheese, 17, Robyn Harper, 18, Reggie Bushie, 15, Kyle Morriseau, 17, and Jordan Wabasse, 15.
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Inquest Into Seven Aboriginal Student Deaths in Thunder Bay Adjourns for Year

By Cara McKenna
Left, Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu, Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould lay out their plans on how the national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women will proceed. Step one is consultation with the families.
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Canada Announces Long-Awaited Inquiry Into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women

By Cara McKenna
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown here in sunnier days with Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde at a gathering on Dec. 8, 2015. When elected in 2015, Trudeau assured Indigenous peoples that "no relationship is more important to me." Trudeau says he's launching an investigation into murdered and missing aboriginal women and girls, stressing the need for a stronger relationship with the country's indigenous communities. In 2021, however, facing a snap election he called to try to win a majority government, his relationship with Indigenous voters is slipping. (Photo by The Canadian Press via AP/File)
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'A New Day in Canada': Justin Trudeau Addresses AFN, Makes History

By Cara McKenna
Fishing partners Clarence Smith and Ken Lucas of Ahousaht First Nation saw the sinking Leviathan II's distress flare and were first on the scene.
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Nuu-chah-nulth Call for Emergency Equipment, Training After Fatal Boat Sinking

By Cara McKenna
National Chief Perry Bellegarde gave Justin Trudeau sweetgrass and a canoe when the then-candidate addressed the annual Assembly of First Nations gathering in Montreal on July 7, 2015. Trudeau promised to improve the relationship between the federal government and aboriginal people.
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Indigenous Leaders Look to Justin Trudeau for Adherence to 'Obama Style' Campaign Promises

By Cara McKenna
Jody Wilson-Raybould, Liberal Member of Parliament for a new voting district in the center of Vancouver, is one of a record 10 indigenous candidates elected to the House of Commons on October 19, 2015.
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10 Indigenous Candidates Elected to Canadian Parliament, a Record

By Cara McKenna
Liberal Party Leader and New Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, son of the vaunted P.M. Pierre Trudeau, prepares to give a victory speech in Montreal on October 19, 2015.
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Liberal Party's Justin Trudeau Unseats Stephen Harper as Prime Minister

By Cara McKenna
Attendees at a voter-registration rally sign the Rock the Indigenous Vote banner that has traveled around Canada.
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Canada Heads to Polls; Indigenous Leaders Rally Voters, Hope for Change

By Cara McKenna