MMIWG: Official Statement – Montreal Hearing
Press Release VANCOUVER, Dec. 1, 2017 – We want to be very clear – we have previously identified Montreal as a location, amongst others, that will host a hearing and our intent has not changed.…
Second North American Working Group on Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls
Press Release November 30, 2017 – Ottawa, ON – Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Today in Ottawa, as the head of the Canadian delegation, Minister Carolyn Bennett was pleased to…
Statement from the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, on Jordan’s Principle
Press Release OTTAWA, ONTARIO (November 30, 2017) – The Minister of Indigenous Services, Jane Philpott, issued the following statement today: “The Government of Canada recognizes that our commitment to Jordan’s Principle…
Chez Doris to Fully Reopen its Day Shelter and to Hold Holiday Fair and Open House
Press Release MONTREAL, Nov. 30, 2017 – After intermittent closures as well as partial closures due to major construction, from August 7 to November 30, Chez Doris, a day shelter for women in difficulty,…
Government of Canada announces projects to empower Indigenous women for stronger communities
Press Release From Status of Women Canada November 29, 2017 – Ottawa, ON – Status of Women Canada Today, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, announced Government…
Ministry of Justice Announces Clive Weighill Will Conduct Review of the Office of the Chief Coroner
Press Release November 29, 2017 Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan announced today the appointment of Clive Weighill to lead the review of the Office of the Chief Coroner.…
Media Advisory: Accreditation and Scheduling of Community Hearings in Thunder Bay, ON
Press Release November 29, 2017 Vancouver BC- The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Women and Girls will hold Community Hearings at the Best Western Plus NorWester Hotel & Conference…
NAN: Alarms raised as Consultant Guilty of Defrauding First Nation Breakfast Program
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON (November 28, 2017): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says the defrauding of a breakfast program in Kashechewan First Nation by a Thunder…
Sashing Our Warriors Campaign – launched on International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
Press Release November 28th, 2017 November 25th, 2017 marked the day of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. “This is a significant day to launch the Sashing…
Family Reacts to Charges Withdrawn Against OPP Officer Mark McKillop
Press Release Monday, November 27, 2017 LONDON, ON: This morning Jason A. Nicol, the Crown Attorney responsible for prosecuting Constable Nicholas Doering with the London Police Service and Constable Mark…
