PREMIER WANTS PM TO CLEAR UP RULES ON POW WOWS

Manitoba’s premier has added his voice to provincial leaders calling on Ottawa to clear up mixed messages about Indigenous ceremonies, after a chief said his First Nation would be holding its annual powwow even if public-health orders continue to limit the size of gatherings. “Now is not the time to begin to disrespect public health orders that have kept Manitobans safe — all Manitobans,” said Brian Pallister. He said he would be bringing up the issue on a call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau later Thursday.