North American Indigenous Games launches at home platform – APTN News
Jul 20, 2020 Games cancelled because of COVID-19 but online events start up. The North American Indigenous Games are going virtual this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. NAIG as…
Ferry-dependent communities to be impacted by lack of federal support for sector
Press Release Ottawa, July 20, 2020 – The Canadian Ferry Association (CFA) is warning ferry-dependent communities that the lack of federal government support received by operators will impact the economic…
NU Government: COVID-19 Department of Justice & Department of Education Services update
Press Release Department of Justice Services Update – July 20, 2020 The Legal Registries Office will re-open for public access beginning Monday, July 20. Access is limited to one person at…
Rupertsland Student Emergency Program (RSEP)
Press Release July 20, 2020 In partnership with the Métis Nation of Alberta, and the Métis Capital Housing Corporation, the Rupertsland Institute is offering the Rupertsland Student Emergency Program (RSEP)…
Statement by Lorraine Whitman, President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) on the decision by Statistics Canada and Canadian police chiefs to enhance collection of race-based crime statistics
Press Release (Ottawa, ON) – The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is pleased to learn that Statistics Canada and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) have agreed…
Detention reviews not recurrent, but can be adjourned, Nunavut judge rules – Nunatsiaq News
20 July 2020 “This issue has not been considered before in Nunavut and I must try to resolve it” A Nunavut judge has ruled that mandatory detention reviews are a…
Old Crow waiting to flip the switch on new solar array – CBC
COVID-19 pandemic slowed down project, so final phase expected next summer Jul 20, 2020 Building a solar farm 127 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle is a challenge; building an…
Fort McKay First Nation: AER Must Demonstrate Neutrality, Transparency, and Accountability Under Bill 22 or Risk Further Delays in Court
Press Release July 20, 2020 FORT MCKAY – The Chief and Council of the Fort McKay First Nation releases the following statement today. “Bill 22, Alberta’s second Red-Tape Reduction Act,…
Government of Canada provides emergency COVID-19 funds to nearly 1,000 organizations delivering essential frontline supports to those fleeing violence and abuse
Press Release From: Women and Gender Equality Canada July 20, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Women and Gender Equality Canada Even before the COVID-19 emergency, too many Canadians were victims…
No active COVID-19 cases on Siksika First Nation following early summer outbreak: health officials – CTV News
July 20, 2020 CALGARY — A First Nation reserve east of Calgary is celebrating the recovery of dozens of its members who had been diagnosed with COVID-19. An overnight curfew…
