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National Indigenous News May 26 · National Indigenous Newscasts

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  SPEAKER_01: This is a look at your National Indigenous News.
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  SPEAKER_01: I'm Daryl Stranger.
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  SPEAKER_01: On Monday, the Permanent People's Tribunal began a week-long investigation into missing Indigenous children and unmarked burials associated with residential schools.
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  SPEAKER_01: Requested by the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal in 2024, the tribunal will hear from expert witnesses and examine evidence regarding Canada's responsibility for the residential school system and the human rights violations associated with it.
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  SPEAKER_01: The Permanent People's Tribunal is an independent international court of opinion that has investigated human rights abuses globally since 1979.
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  SPEAKER_01: The Tribunal on Missing Children and Unmarked Burials marks its 57th session and second in Canada.
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  SPEAKER_01: The opening days are the reading of an indictment which calls upon Canada to answer for the policies and practices of the residential school system adopted over time by various administrations, which, according to the indictment, constitute genocide and crimes against humanity under international law.
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  SPEAKER_01: Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada has said the government of Canada will not be participating in the proceedings.
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  SPEAKER_01: Judges will hear from witnesses throughout the week, including two panels of residential school survivors, one panel of survivor-led initiatives and investigations experts, and one investigative journalism panel.
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  SPEAKER_01: The tribunal is expected to issue an interim ruling at the end of the week, and the full ruling is expected September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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  SPEAKER_01: June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, and there are a number of events happening across the country throughout the month, including on National Indigenous Peoples Day, where the Indigenous Gathering Place Society in Calgary is hosting a rather large event.
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  SPEAKER_01: Benjamin Direau has all the details.
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  SPEAKER_02: Calgary's Indigenous Gathering Place Society is preparing to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day in 2026 with a full-day celebration rooted in culture, ceremony, and community connections.
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  SPEAKER_02: Live Indigenous music and performances will carry well into the evening.
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  SPEAKER_02: We spoke with board member Daisy Drew about the event and some extra details.
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  SPEAKER_00: And the cultural showcase will be from 11 to 4.
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  SPEAKER_00: There will be a demonstration powwow, an Indigenous Artisan Market, family activities, and then the evening Indigenous music showcase will be from 5 to 9:30.
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  SPEAKER_02: We also asked Daisy about the part that she's looking forward to most.
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  SPEAKER_00: Well, for me personally, it's always um such an honor to spend time with the elders.
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  SPEAKER_00: And to be in ceremony.
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  SPEAKER_00: So I'm looking forward to that and just to see what the cultural showcase is going to include.
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  SPEAKER_02: The event is designed to welcome both Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members and will take place Sunday, June 21st from 11 a.m.
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  SPEAKER_02: to 9.30 p.m., hosted across Container Art Park and the Alexandria Center in Inglewood.
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  SPEAKER_02: In Calgary, I'm Benjamin Giroud.
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  SPEAKER_01: Nudavu Premier and Finance Minister John Main tabled the largest budget in the territory's history Monday with major increases to spending on health, housing, and social services.
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  SPEAKER_01: The budget includes$3.7 billion of expenditures.
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  SPEAKER_01: It also includes a$169 million deficit, roughly half of last year's figure.
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  SPEAKER_01: Speaking to reporters after his budget address, Maine said the budget is aimed at improving affordability for Nunavumiute.
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  SPEAKER_01: The health department, which sees the biggest chunk of government spending each year, will see its operating budget go up by 14% this year to$663 million.
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  SPEAKER_01: The government will set aside$201 million for community infrastructure, including renovations to the Akalawit Courthouse, construction on schools in Talo Yoak and Coral Harbor, and new water treatment infrastructure in Grease Fjord, Arctic Bay, Pond Inlet, and Senequak.
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  SPEAKER_01: That spending also includes money for design and planning work on the Cambridge Bay Long-Term Care Center, a new health center for Kickiktarj Walk, and a new school in Arctic Bay.
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  SPEAKER_01: The Nunavut Housing Corporation will get$87 million for new staff and public housing, and there's another$10 million for local organizations to build housing.
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  SPEAKER_01: There's also money for staffing in several departments to address the territory's suicide crisis for the city of Ikaluit and for the RCMP's latest crime reduction strategy, among others.
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  SPEAKER_01: That's a look at your national, Indigenous News.