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The state of Victoria on Thursday signed into law Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people and formalized as law. Hailed by advocates as a significant step towards reconciliation, the accord gives Indigenous people more oversight on decisions that concern them. The treaty, which will take effect on December 12, provides a formal apology to Australia's First Nations people and establishes a permanent representative group to offer advice to the Victorian government.

Actor Graham Green, best known for his work in the 1990 film "Dances With Wolves," has died at the age of 73. Greene played "Kicking Bird" in the Best Picture-winning movie, earning an Oscar nomination for his performance opposite Kevin Costner. Graham died on Monday in Toronto after a long illness, his agent told Deadline he was "a great man of morals, ethics and character."

The statue of Sir John A. Macdonald on the grounds of the Ontario legislature will soon have the hoarding removed, reflecting ongoing dialogues about his legacy.