The Potlotek First Nation has gone to court to try and stop the Department of Fisheries and Oceans from continually seizing their lobster traps. Hearings begin at the Quebec public coroner's inquiry into the death of Joyce Echaquan, the 37-year-old Atikamekw mother who died not long after livestreaming racist taunts by hospital staff. Indigenous Services Canada shares an update on COVID-19, including news of an outbreak on another Manitoba First Nation. New cases of COVID-19 in Nunavut's capital prompt the premier to urge Iqaluitmiut to respect public health restrictions. The Yukon becomes the third northern territory to secure Pfizer vaccines for youth aged 12-17. Actions by Vancouver city staff and police after last week's MMIWG commemorations has some advocates upset.

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