Indigenous groups clash with HBC over cultural artifacts

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Indigenous leaders are pressuring the Hudson’s Bay Company to address concerns over historic and ceremonial items, with one faction demanding a detailed catalogue of artifacts slated for auction and another calling for the return of culturally sacred objects—a contentious debate over respect for Indigenous heritage.

globalnews.ca / Manitoba Indigenous leaders call for catalogue, collaboration from HBC

theglobeandmail.com / Assembly of First Nations joins calls for Hudson’s Bay to return cultural, ceremonial and sacred items

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Indigenous chiefs challenge Premier Smith over separatism remarks

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1:21 pm more...

First Nations leaders have leveled serious accusations against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, claiming her recent legislative proposals are intended to manufacture a national unity crisis. The chiefs demand that she immediately cease stoking separatist sentiments, igniting a fierce political debate across the province.

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calgaryherald.com / Bell: Albertans will get a vote on Alberta independence — bet on it, baby!

cbc.ca / Danielle Smith's reform is nudging Alberta separation vote from 'if' toward 'when'

nationalobserver.com / Smith denies stoking Alberta separatism fires

calgaryherald.com / Braid: UCP stokes a separatist frenzy with new referendum rules. It's a dangerous game

calgaryherald.com / Danielle Smith 'attempting to manufacture a national unity crisis' with referendum changes, First Nations say

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