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For generations, Métis stories have been passed down orally from elder to youth. But a new book seeks to change this, making sure the stories are not just heard but also remembered. The book published by Métis Nation—Saskatchewan is titled Self-Determination through the Eyes of Lii Vyeu Moond, Kihtêyak, Ąłnëdhë, and features the stories of 12 Métis elders from across Saskatchewan.“We’ve been blessed by our ancestors, and we carry that strength through our languages that we speak, through our stories, our history, how we can be so resilient,” said Norman Fleury, an elder featured in the book.The stories feature the…

Students from Halls Creek District High School recently traded red dirt for city lights during an unforgettable cultural trip with Girls from Oz.Joined by peers from Bidyadanga, Lockhart River and Kowanyama, the students spent a week in Sydney showcasing their talents and embracing new opportunities on the national stage.Halls Creek District High School principle Daniel Pollard said the school had a long history working with the Girls from Oz, a not-for-profit organisation delivering high-quality performing arts education to improve academic outcomes, employment pathways and overall wellbeing for girls in remote Australia.“It has been over 15 years that the relationship has…

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said new military and construction goals will be set during a key party congress this month, state media KCNA said on Thursday (Feb 19).Kim attended a ceremony on Wednesday to mark the gifting of 600mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers to the Ninth Congress of the ruling Workers’ Party. Fifty such launchers were gifted by North Korean munitions workers, KCNA said.The ceremony happened on the same day as a groundbreaking for a new construction project in the Hwasong District of Pyongyang.Kim said the rocket launchers have “virtually no difference from a high-precision ballistic missile in…

The report says US officials expect troops to withdraw from remaining positions within two months.Listen to this article | 3 minsinfoPublished On 18 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe United States is preparing to pull back the nearly 1,000 troops from its military that remain in Syria, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing three US officials.Al Jazeera was not immediately able to independently verify the report on Wednesday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listLast week, the US military confirmed it was withdrawing from the al-Tanf base, located in southern Syria near borders with Iraq and Jordan.The base…

Michael Romano, a former federal prosecutor, is used to asking the questions in court, but now he’s finding himself on the other side, fielding the questions from witness tables at congressional hearings.Twice already this year, he’s served as a witness at congressional hearings, warning that the Trump administration’s efforts to demote or fire Justice Department prosecutors who worked on cases involving President Trump or the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot pose a threat to democracy.  “It is an honor to speak with you today,” Romano said at a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about federal investigations, as he sat in…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Florida sex offender is behind bars after allegedly slashing a teenager’s neck while he walked along the Daytona Beach Boardwalk with his parents on Valentine’s Day.After spending the day at the Daytona International Speedway, Sullivan Clarke, 13, was talking on the phone while walking back to his hotel with his parents.His mother, Lori, saw a man approach Sullivan and quickly slice his neck.”I thought he was stealing Sully’s phone,” Lori told affiliate FOX 35 Orlando. “As soon as he slashed him, I yelled and I said ‘Hey!’”FREED SEX OFFENDER ALLEGEDLY POSES…

A victim of a man charged with over 70 voyeurism-related offences says she was left shaken after learning of his release through social media, only to discover hours later that he had been arrested again. Kyle Hameluck, 37, was released from custody on Feb. 14 under statutory release in Saskatoon and was subject to court-ordered conditions. A public warning about his release was put out at the time.Saskatoon police later confirmed that he was re-arrested within hours for allegedly breaching those conditions.“I was not contacted by the police that he was being let out. I found out on Facebook,” the…

Major crash detectives are investigating after a car ploughed into a Transperth bus in Perth’s northern suburbs.Police said that a black Ford Territory sedan smashed into the stationary bus northbound on Marmion Avenue in Alkimos about 4pm on Tuesday.The 81-year-old male driver of the Ford and his 73-year-old female passenger were taken to Royal Perth Hospital for medical treatment.“The WA Police Force continues to urge all motorists to take care on the road,” a police spokesperson said.“Drive safely and keep in mind the wellbeing of yourself and others.”Major crash investigators are examining the scene and are appealing for any witnesses…

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt has said Iran would be “wise” to make a deal, as the United States surges further military assets to the Middle East.Her statement came as part of a series of veiled threats from officials under US President Donald Trump, a day after US and Iranian representatives held a second round of indirect talks this month.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe two sides appeared to offer differing accounts of the talks. Iranian officials said both parties had agreed on “guiding principles”, but US Vice President JD Vance said Iran had yet to respond to…

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced questioning in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday about Instagram’s under-13 users and Meta’s efforts to boost engagement, as a trial examines whether the company knowingly offered an addictive and harmful product to children and teens.The landmark trial against Meta and YouTube kicked off in late January. It centers on allegations brought by a plaintiff identified as “KGM,” who claims that using social media from a young age caused her to become addicted and harmed her mental health.KGM, who is now 20 years old, alleges that Facebook, Instagram and YouTube — with their recommendation algorithms and infinite…