Minister of Justice has agreed to an extension of Whitehorse Correctional Centre inspection
Press Release February 26, 2018 Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee has extended the period for David Loukidelis to conduct the independent inspection of the Whitehorse Correctional Centre (WCC). Mr. Loukidelis…
Treatment of Indigenous peoples in the Canadian justice system: The AFNQL supports demands for a Royal Commission
Press Release WENDAKE, QC, Feb. 27, 2018 – The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) stands in solidarity with First Nations on the movement demanding a reform of the Canadian…
ITK President Natan Obed Expresses His Condolences To The Families Of Tina Fontaine And Colten Boushie
Press Release Ottawa, Ontario, February 23, 2018 — On behalf of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, president Natan Obed today expresses his condolences to the families of Tina Fontaine and Colten Boushie,…
BCAFN Supports Justice For Tina Fontaine: Justice System Reforms Needed
Press Release (Lheidli T’enneh Territory, Prince George, BC) – Yesterday a jury in Winnipeg found Raymond Cormier not guilty of second degree murder of Tina Fontaine, of the Sagkeeng First…
Alberta and Saskatchewan child advocates travel to Bogota to make presentation to human rights group
Press Release February 26, 2018 Edmonton…Del Graff, Alberta Child and Youth Advocate, and Corey O’Soup, Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth will be traveling to Bogota, Colombia as part of…
RCMP Foundation launches youth program for Acadia First Nation
Press Release On March 1, the RCMP Foundation is launching a youth program in Gold River which is part of Acadia First Nation. The program is funded in partnership with the…
President’s message: Our hearts and minds with Fontaine family – University of Manitoba
Press Release February 22, 2018 — The following is a message from University of Manitoba President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard: On behalf of the University of Manitoba community, I wish…
Manitoba Metis Federation Statement on the Cormier Trial Finding
Press Release February 22, 2018 Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fontaine family tonight. Words cannot begin to express the pain and confusion they must be feeling as a…
First Nations disappointed with the verdict finding Raymond Cormier not guilty of the murder of Tina Fontaine
Press Release February 22, 2018 Treaty One Territory, MB _ The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), and the Assembly of First Nations Manitoba Regional Chief’s…
Changes to further support victims of crime – Government of AB
Press Release February 23, 2018 The province is making changes to improve how victims are treated in the criminal justice system. An independent review into the treatment of “Angela Cardinal”…
