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National Indigenous News - July 31 · National Indigenous Newscasts

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  SPEAKER_00: Here is the latest National Indigenous News on the Windspeaker Radio Network.
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  SPEAKER_00: Hundreds of people remained displaced more than six months after some residents of a northern Manitoba First Nation were forced to evacuate because of a power outage that led to severe water damage.
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  SPEAKER_00: More than 4,000 members of Pimichimac Cree Nation, also known as Cross Lake, left the community after it suffered a days-long power outage at the end of last year, resulting in frozen water systems, sewer backups, electrical issues, and burst pipes.
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  SPEAKER_00: Chief David Monius says 650 people have not been able to return because work still needs to be done on 180 homes deemed uninhabitable, while another 35 homes need to be replaced.
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  SPEAKER_00: Monius has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro, the province and the Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of the roughly 8,000 community members he represents.
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  SPEAKER_00: They are seeking an unspecified amount in damages, the installation of a secondary hydro line in the First Nation, and resources for proper emergency preparedness.
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  SPEAKER_00: The proposed class action also wants the courts to order Ottawa to immediately approve and fund a new water treatment plant after one in the community was deemed inoperable because of the outage.
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  SPEAKER_00: The interim head of the Indigenous Languages Commission, which is now facing a federal audit, says her job is to sport new leadership to ensure a fresh start for the institution.
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  SPEAKER_00: Candace St.
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  SPEAKER_00: Aubin, who left her job as a senior federal public servant to take on the interim commissioner's role, said on social media it's deeply meaningful work that, quote, asks much of the mind, heart, and spirit.
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  SPEAKER_00: Her appointment comes after former staff raised widespread concerns about the arm's length office and claiming it has failed to move the needle on the strengthening indigenous languages and supporting research.
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  SPEAKER_00: They also allege a toxic work environment, bullying, and stalled projects, all leading to staff quitting in frustration.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Canadian Heritage Department launched a financial audit of the office.
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  SPEAKER_00: Heritage Minister Mark Miller says the allegations are serious and people must be held accountable.
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  SPEAKER_00: Documents show his department was aware of internal strike at the Indigenous Languages Office for months before it launched the audit.
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  SPEAKER_00: While Canadian Heritage has not said when the probe will be completed, it says a summary of its findings will be posted on the Commissioner's website.
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  SPEAKER_00: The province of Newfoundland and Labrador is providing grants to help with programming and supports for the rehabilitation of Indigenous inmates.
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  SPEAKER_00: The$27,000 in funding will allow the Nunavut government to continue to deliver cultural programming at the Labrador Correctional Center.
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  SPEAKER_00: Meanwhile, the Aboriginal Women's Network will also be able to begin delivering cultural programming and supports at the Bishops Falls and West Coast Correctional Centers.
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  SPEAKER_00: Discussions on providing similar programming at the Clarenville Correction Center are underway.
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  SPEAKER_00: That is your latest National Indigenous News on the Windspeaker Radio Network.