Investigation into racism in health care will be ‘truth-telling’ – The Rocky Mountain Goat
July 17, 2020 Flanked by First Nations and Metis Nation leadership, the special investigator appointed by the Province to examine racism in the health care system promised a ‘truth-telling’ process…
N.W.T.-Alberta water agreement under criticism after unilateral suspension of monitoring – CBC
The agreement does ‘nothing’ to protect the N.W.T., Indigenous leader argues Jul 17, 2020 Two Indigenous leaders in the N.W.T., and a former territorial environment minister, are criticizing a water protection…
Ottawa adding new census questions on gender, Indigenous people, linguistic and ethnic minorities – The Globe and Mail
July 16, 2020 The 2021 census will for the first time count transgender Canadians and include questions designed to get better data on Indigenous communities, linguistic minorities and ethnic groups.…
The Thin Case for Passenger Rail in Ontario’s Northern Regions
Press Release July 16, 2020 – Passenger rail has been the subject of debate in Ontario’s northern regions for as long as anyone can remember. Most recently arguments have been…
Manitoba Boosts Funding for Technology to Improve Response to People in Mental Health Crisis
Press Release Additional $450,000 will Support Expansion of HealthIM to RCMP Detachments Across Manitoba, Support Ongoing Use in Municipalities: Cullen The Manitoba government is investing more than $450,000 from the…
Ethan Bear ambassador with Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta – Yorkton This Week
Officials with the Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta (ISCA) got a bit more than what they bargained for. ISCA officials have been seeking some high-profile individuals lately in an effort…
Sheridan Joins Black North Initiative Aimed at Dismantling Systemic Racism
Press Release July 16, 2020 President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Janet Morrison has signed the Black North Initiative CEO Pledge, committing Sheridan – alongside other leading Canadian institutions – to…
Minister’s statement on illicit drug toxicity deaths report
Press Release July 16, 2020 VICTORIA – Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement on the BC Coroners Service’s monthly illicit drug toxicity deaths…
Saulteaux man recounts racism he faced during 2009 Saskatoon city council election – CBC
Derek Rope says his lawn signs were vandalized and campaigners faced hurtful comments while doorknocking Jul 17, 2020 Derek Rope says he was teaching either Ender’s Game or Romeo and Juliet to…
Indigenous groups welcome Ontario government decision to end birth alerts – The Lawyer’s Daily
July 17, 2020 Indigenous women’s groups say the Ontario government has finally responded to their long-standing request by moving to end the practice of issuing birth alerts. Effective Oct. 15,…
