Foster care damages the health of mothers – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Nov 2, 2017 By Elizabeth Wall-Wieler, PhD student in Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba THE CANADIAN PRESS This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent…
Ontario strengthening police oversight, redefining core police duties – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Nov 2, 2017 By Allison Jones THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO _ Sweeping changes to Ontario’s policing laws were introduced Thursday, including strengthening oversight, making it possible to suspend…
Philpott calls emergency meeting with provinces on Indigenous child welfare – CBC
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde is scheduled to hold a ‘day of action’ Thursday Nov 02, 2017 Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott is calling for an emergency meeting early next…
Feature: Developing an Indigenous police service – The Battlefords News-Optimist
November 1, 2017 Community leaders on the nearby First Nations of Little Pine First Nation and Poundmaker Cree Nation, including Chief Wayne Semaganis of Little Pine, Chief Duane Antoine of…
Bonokoski: For the murdered and the missing, Trudeau’s no Superman – Toronto Sun
When it comes to murdered and missing Indigenous women, and the trouble-plagued inquiry surrounding their deaths and disappearances, Justin Trudeau is no Superman. His Halloween getup, transforming himself Tuesday from…
Halifax restaurant opens room for reconciliation with Indigenous people – CBC
Barrington Steakhouse and Oyster Bar is first Halifax restaurant to launch a Legacy Room Nov 02, 2017 At Barrington Steakhouse and Oyster Bar in downtown Halifax, there’s an elegant, private…
First Nations gaming agreement extended to 2037 – Starphoenix
November 2, 2017 First Nations and the Saskatchewan government have renewed their gaming framework agreement, extending it to 2037, 10 years beyond the original 2002 agreement’s 25-year end date. Chiefs…
A police task force, and more funding: highlights of the national inquiry interim report – CTV
November 1, 2017 OTTAWA – On Wednesday, the commissioners of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released its interim report. While the commissioners say it’s…
P.E.I. chief touts new water plan for First Nations communities – CBC
Brian Francis says it would take liability away from cheifs and council Nov 01, 2017 Chief Brian Francis says First Nations communities would stand to benefit from a regional water…
Climate change causes uncertain effects for Arctic caribou – Folio
New research suggests varied responses to climate change for caribou populations. Climate change will have uncertain but widespread effects for northern caribou in the entire circumpolar region, say University of…
