OTTAWA, June 9 (UPI) -- The Canadian government has prepared a formal apology to Indians for the century-old removal of children from families into residential school programs.

OTTAWA, May 14 (UPI) -- A $550 billion lawsuit claiming mineral and land rights was filed against two Canadian governments in Ottawa by an Indian band in Ontario.

OTTAWA, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Canadian officials signed an agreement with the Quebec Cree, ending litigation over implementation of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement.

OTTAWA, June 13 (UPI) -- A Canadian art show that features excrement on a gallery wall has created controversy over funding, the Ottawa Sun reported Friday.