June is National Indigenous History Month. To celebrate our accomplishments CBC Indigenous is sharing stories highlighting First Nations, Inuit and Métis trailblazers in law, medicine, science, sports — and beyond. Perseverance is what comes to mind when Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin reflects on Indigenous peoples and the law. Perseverance, she says, is the thread uniting Indigenous […]
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New light rail extension brings many firsts for metro Phoenix transit
Phoenix’s newest stretch of light rail drew crowds of eager riders for its grand opening Saturday. The $401 million, 1.6-mile extension running along 19th Avenue and over Interstate 17 includes three new stations, seven public art installations and a plethora of firsts for the Valley’s public transportation system. Along with Valley Metro’s first elevated station […]
Patricia Adduci, who had numerous firsts in political career, dies at age 86
Patricia Adduci knew the power of the vote: In 1973 she lost a bid for the Monroe County Legislature by four of them. The narrow loss didn’t sour her appetite for public service and politics. Instead, she went onto a career that included a number of “firsts.” “It’s very easy to say about Patty that […]