Calls for justice: U of T Mississauga Indigenous Centre hosts seminars on MMIWG inquiry – [email protected]
The Indigenous Centre at the University of Toronto Mississauga is hosting a series of sessions on the 231 calls for justice by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls,…
Sask. sisters using new podcast to help Indigenous youth connect with their culture – CTV News
January 20, 2021 REGINA — A new Regina-based podcast is aiming to connect Indigenous youth with their culture by sharing the success stories of other First Nations people. The Comeback…
Indigenous Services minister says review of CHRT decision on Jordan’s Principle ‘was not taken lightly’ – Globalnews.ca
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday that the federal government’s review of a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) decision to broaden eligibility criteria under Jordan’s Principle “was not taken…
One year on, Dene skincare company is doing business differently – Cabin Radio
January 20, 2021 It’s been a wild year for Dene entrepreneur Melissa Daniels since starting her own business at the beginning of 2020. Daniels, who lives in Fort Smith and…
Ontario lacks Black and Indigenous engineering profs — this program hopes to change that – CBC
University of Waterloo-led program will provide money and mentorship to doctoral students Jan 20, 2021 A new University of Waterloo-led project hopes to make Canada’s engineering schools more reflective of…
Indigenous leaders take to radio, social media to encourage vaccination – Yorkton This Week
January 20, 2021 A familiar voice crackled as members of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) in Southend flicked on their radios earlier this month. From receivers on kitchen countertops and…
Garden River access restricted to residents, essential workers only: Anishinabek Police – SooToday
Anyone caught not complying with restrictions could face trespassing charges In a news release issued today, the Garden River Detachment of the Anishinabek Police Service reminds area residents that access…
Indigenous Law & Canadian Courts – First Peoples Law
The land in so-called Canada has always been subject to the laws and legal systems of Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous law survived the arrival of Europeans and the impacts of colonization,…
Indigenous Reporters Program helping shape new group of storytellers in Northern Ontario – ElliotLakeToday.com
Since starting in 2013, more than 600 people have been trained and mentored This past fall, 12-year-old Kristina Nodin would rush home after school on Mondays and Thursdays, shut herself…
Grim’ COVID-19 data highlights inequities on Saskatchewan reserves – Globalnews.ca
Community leaders have been saying it from the start: the COVID-19 pandemic will disproportionately harm First Nations people. New data from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) confirms that fear. As of…
