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'This is Indian Land': Train bridge commemorated in Garden River

'This is Indian Land': Train bridge commemorated in Garden River

The six men who helped paint the words on the side of the rail crossing are being revealed publicly — 50 years later — after breaking their vow of silence
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Ontario obligated to pay for treaty annuity increases, historian testifies

Ontario obligated to pay for treaty annuity increases, historian testifies

Author and history professor Barbara Messamore says it's always been assumed that Ontario — not Canada — had to pay the Anishinabek for post-Confederation increases to Robinson treaty annuities and related arrears
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Treaty beneficiaries could be owed nearly $85M: Economist

Treaty beneficiaries could be owed nearly $85M: Economist

Historic trial will determine how much money is owned to beneficiaries of the Robinson Superior Treaty; depending on the witness, the correct answer is either millions or billions
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Inside Garden River's push to reclaim, repatriate pieces of history

Inside Garden River's push to reclaim, repatriate pieces of history

First Nation used Queen's Park as backdrop to announce historic lawsuit over claims of stolen land — and show Elders 200-year-old pipe that belonged to Chief Shingwaukonse
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Indigenous company trains First Nations for when disaster strikes

Indigenous company trains First Nations for when disaster strikes

ISN Maskwa celebrated 24 new graduates of incident management training this week; 11-day course helps communities deal with flooding, forest fires and other emergencies
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Annuities Trial: Generalizations of Anishinaabeg deemed 'flawed logic'

Annuities Trial: Generalizations of Anishinaabeg deemed 'flawed logic'

Dr. Alexander von Gernet claims report by Lakehead University prof presents cultural traits 'as if they are held by every Anishinaabe person in all times and all places'
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Annuities Trial: Finance expert grilled over band spending report

Annuities Trial: Finance expert grilled over band spending report

'Well, they’re the ones who pay the bills,' says finance professor Eric Kirzner of federal justice department's influence on Robinson Superior Treaty spending analysis
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What is residential school denialism and why is it gaining steam?

What is residential school denialism and why is it gaining steam?

University of Manitoba professor discusses attempts to 'twist and misrepresent basic facts' about the residential school system
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'The standard of living is still less,' says chief in treaty annuities trial

'The standard of living is still less,' says chief in treaty annuities trial

Testifying at Robinson Superior Treaty annuities trial, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Chief Duncan Michano says forestry and mining industries flourished while Anishinaabe people lived in abject poverty
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Population stats for Robinson Superior Treaty could be skewed: expert

Population stats for Robinson Superior Treaty could be skewed: expert

Noted Indigenous demography professor says mandatory attendance in residential schools and other cultural factors may have contributed to lower Anishinaabe population totals in treaty territory
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