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National Indigenous News April 21 · National Indigenous Newscasts

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  SPEAKER_00: This is a look at your national Indigenous news.
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  SPEAKER_00: I'm Daryl Stranger.
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  SPEAKER_00: British Columbia Premier David EB said that moving forward together with First Nations leaders is now his top priority, explaining why he withdrew plans to table legislation to suspend key parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act on Monday.
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  SPEAKER_00: EB, who previously angered First Nations leaders by saying that changing DRIPA was non-negotiable, told reporters that he takes responsibility for taking the province in different directions on the indigenous law.
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  SPEAKER_00: After a series of flip-flops and walkbacks to pause or amend the law, EB and the First Nations Leadership Council issued a joint statement Monday saying the government won't be introducing legislation to suspend or amend DRIPA during this legislative session.
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  SPEAKER_00: Quote, Together we commit to genuine collaboration to find solutions as soon as possible and before the fall legislative session, the joint statement says.
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  SPEAKER_00: EB's government issued a statement late Sunday saying it was backing away from any plan for changes and had instead presented First Nations leaders with a document on how to work together to implement DRIPA.
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  SPEAKER_00: The document outlines how discussions between the government, First Nations, and other stakeholders could take place.
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  SPEAKER_00: Those first meetings could take place within two weeks of the process being announced.
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  SPEAKER_00: Pegua's First Nation is starting immediate evacuation of some residents as the community in Manitoba's Interlake region braces for a potentially devastating flood.
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  SPEAKER_00: Evacuations of first priority residents, including people who have medical disabilities, are diabetic, pregnant, or need additional help, will begin at once, the First Nations announced Monday.
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  SPEAKER_00: Pegas has been scrambling to prepare for flooding the province has warned could reach levels seen in 2022, when about 2,000 people were forced out of the community.
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  SPEAKER_00: The community and neighboring Fisher River Crenation declared a state of emergency Saturday.
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  SPEAKER_00: Pegua's Chief Stan Byrd said last week more than 200 homes needed to be protected ahead of spring runoff this year.
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  SPEAKER_00: A provincial flood bulletin issued Monday said spring runoff is expected to begin this week across much of central Manitoba, including the Fisher River and Icelantic River basins.
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  SPEAKER_00: The bulletin said more than half a million sandbags and 11,000 supersized sandbags have been provided to assist Pegwas, while the community of Fisher River has received more than 36,000 sandbags and 1,000 of the larger sandbags.
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  SPEAKER_00: Pegwis First Nation said its health center will be calling the first priority residents, with the Canadian Red Cross helping find beds for evacuees.
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  SPEAKER_00: The First Nation is asking residents to make sure their cars are fueled up and to keep belongings packed upstairs away from basements with medication, identification, and clothing ready to go.
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  SPEAKER_00: A new report released by the Indigenous Manufacturing and Contracting Network confirms what indigenous communities and businesses have long known.
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  SPEAKER_00: When Indigenous peoples are meaningfully included in the economy, the benefits extend far beyond individual projects to families, communities, and future generations.
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  SPEAKER_00: The report finds that Indigenous economic activity in Saskatchewan's manufacturing and construction sectors generated$2.6 billion in total output and supported more than 5,100 full-time equivalent jobs in 2022.
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  SPEAKER_00: Indigenous-owned businesses were also shown to create stronger local employment outcomes and retain more economic value within the province.
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  SPEAKER_00: However, the findings also highlight persistent gaps.
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  SPEAKER_00: Indigenous employment remains below population parity.
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  SPEAKER_00: Indigenous businesses continue to face barriers accessing capital and procurement opportunities, and too often, Indigenous involvement is treated as a checkbox rather than a pathway to real economic self determination.
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  SPEAKER_00: With that in mind, the report is calling for practical actions that align with Indigenous priorities, including breaking larger contracts into smaller accessible opportunities, strengthening Indigenous procurement accountability, and supporting Indigenous workforce advancement and not just entry level employment.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's a look at your national Indigenous News.