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Senator apologizes after questioning eagle feathers

Tory senator asks if it's appropriate for an Indigenous colleague to hold an eagle feather

(File) 'Our peoples deserve an apology and so much more': Alvin Fiddler

(File) It's time Canadians, government finally deal with and embrace truth and reconciliation

(File) Indigenous children buried in Brandon need 'stories told'

(File) MPs, leaders reckon with Canada's 'dark and painful' history in House debate on remains discovered of 215 Indigenous children at B.C. residential school

These were 215 beautiful, innocent, trusting little spirits

Manitoba university names Senator Mary Jane McCallum its new chancellor

By Palak Mangat, The Hill Times In a unanimous decision, Independent Senator Mary Jane McCallum was named Brandon University's new chancellor last week, a move that makes her the Manitoba school's first Indigenous and first female figure to hold the post. Sen. McCallum, who will officially take office later this month at the school's convocation, has served in the Senate since December 2017. The Cree Parliamentarian has provided dental care to First Nations communities in Manitoba, raises awa…

Senator Mary Jane McCallum appointed as new Brandon University Chancellor

Sen. Mary Jane McCallum becomes 1st Indigenous woman chancellor of Brandon University