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The Mi’kmaq Nation Government of Prince Edward Island and the Government of Canada have announced an agreement to establish a new national park reserve called Pituamkek, located along the northwestern shores of Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island). This agreement signifies a step towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and emphasizes the importance of protecting the area’s ecological, cultural, and historical significance. Pituamkek, meaning “At the Long Sand Dune,” holds profound importance for the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq and is home to diverse ecosystems, ancient traditions, and cultural sites.

India is actively pursuing a bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games and plans to lobby for the inclusion of indigenous sports like yoga, kho kho, and kabaddi. The Sports Authority of India’s Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has identified six disciplines for potential inclusion, with the goal of boosting India’s medal count. The inclusion of these sports would require significant efforts to develop a global base and meet IOC requirements.

Four Aboriginal spears taken by Captain James Cook over 250 years ago have been returned to Australia’s Indigenous community during a ceremony at Cambridge University on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The spears were among the first artifacts collected by the British from Australia and represent a significant moment in the history of European contact with Aboriginal Australia. The return of the spears is a step towards reconciliation and a greater understanding of Britain and Australia’s shared history.