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Indigenous women are teaching a restructured Indigenous governance program at the University of Victoria, three years after it suspended enrolment when a third party review found "dysfunctional classroom dynamics."

There's nothing wrong with the status quo. The lines need to be redrawn so they're in line with the most recent census, and that's it.

There's nothing wrong with the status quo. The lines need to be redrawn so they're in line with the most recent census, and that's it.

Plus, cultural things to do during these dark and stormy Seattle days.

The Association of Yale Alumni in Public Health honors the entire Yale School of Public Health with its first-ever Special Recognition Award.

The Association of Yale Alumni in Public Health honors the entire Yale School of Public Health with its first-ever Special Recognition Award.

The event was celebrated late in the morning on Monday, Oct. 11, on the second floor of the Memorial Union. Five members of the Northern Lights Drum Group beat a rhythm on the drum while one member sang a blessing to begin the celebration. According to Daniel Henry, an educator and member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, the drum was created after an act of violence, but is meant to bring peace to the people who listen to its booming sounds.

The Pembina Band of Chippewas — whose descendants today include members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and White Earth Band of Ojibwe — were forced to sign away millions of acres of land, some for 10 cents an acre. A settlement offers additional compensation.

Jamestown Makes Quick Work of Turtle Mountain

My quest for the best double cheeseburger happened to take us to the International Peace Garden in North Dakota.