Continuing the conversation about consent
Press Release July 05, 2017 A year-long community education project is aimed at creating a culture of consent and educating Albertans about healthy relationships. With support from Status of Women,…
Media Advisory: Press Conference with Chief Commissioner Marion Buller in Vancouver & Commissioner Michèle Audette in Quebec City – Announcement of Summer & Fall 2017 Schedule
Press Release Vancouver, July 4, 2017 PDT The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will provide an announcement about the work of National Inquiry staff over…
Women’s equality experts intervene in lawsuit over solitary confinement
Press Release The Manitoba government has taken a major step to launch its first social impact bond (SIB) by posting a request for proposals for a consultant to help create…
(hashtag)NotInMyTbay – Incident Reporting Launch Today
Press Release June 27, 2017 – Have you experienced or witnessed racism in Thunder Bay? The City of Thunder Bay’s Anti-Racism & Respect Advisory Committee’s Incident Reporting Working Group, in partnership…
OHRC’s annual report emphasizes bold action
Press Release June 30, 2017 Toronto –Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) launched A bold voice, its 2016-2017 Annual Report. This report highlights the OHRC’s work and the results…
Change of Command Ceremony at Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge
Press Release June 29, 2017 – Nekaneet First Nation, Saskatchewan – Correctional Service Canada On June 29, 2017, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony…
Panel appointed to immediately review how Law Society regulatory and hearing processes affect Indigenous Peoples
Press Release Toronto ON: Law Society Treasurer Paul Schabas today announced the appointment of a review panel to examine the way in which the Law Society and its Tribunal address regulatory…
Missing Eskasoni woman located
Press Release June 29, 2017 Eskasoni, Nova Scotia Shanara Eden Denny, who was reported missing on June 27, 2017, has been located and is safe. The RCMP would like to thank the…
NAN Releases Progress Report on Seven Youth Inquest Recommendations
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON (June 28, 2017): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) is looking for commitments from the federal and provincial governments for implementation of inquest recommendations as NAN releases its…
Minister Bennett Responds to First Anniversary of Chief Coroner of Ontario’s Report into the Inquest of the Death of Seven First Nations Youth in Thunder Bay
Press Release OTTAWA, ONTARIO (June 28, 2017) – The Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett, issued the following statement today: “The Government of Canada remains committed to the…
