National News
Plains Indian Sign Language set for a revival at six-day camp
“We would like as much as possible to impart certain techniques and methods for them to take it further, to take it out into their communities. That’s our goal.” — Floyd Favel
Teacher retention, specialist recruitment, programming depth comes with new education agreement
“This is a significant improvement over what we’ve been dealing with. Is it enough? The answer is always going to be ‘no,’ but it’s a marked improvement.” — Al Rollins, CEO for KTC
Young rancher is a top wrangler
“I was definitely shy before. It was hard for me to talk to people before. I can talk to people now, but I want to do better.” — Austin Standing Alone
Sod turned for new school construction at Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation
“When education was introduced to our people through residential schools. it was done terribly.” — Chief Tony Alexis
Sports
Mohawk named Top Rookie by National Lacrosse League
“I didn’t see any of the results of the voting but I think he was far and away the best rookie in the league this year.” — Seals’ head coach Patrick Merrill
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Ontario prepares contingency plan for large-scale evacuations due to fires in northern Ontario
"We are working with municipalities to find sufficient space to safely house those in need over the coming days and weeks." — Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, Ontario
