NAN: National Inquiry into MMIWG
Press Release The meetings, which are mandated in the National Inquiry’s Terms of Reference, will soon be held in Whitehorse, Northern British Columbia, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, and Halifax.…
Minister of Justice Designates Lawyer Clo Ostrove to the Canadian Judicial Council Inquiry into the Conduct of the Honourable Justice F.J.C. Newbould
Press Release From Department of Justice Canada March 31, 2017 – Ottawa, ON – Department of Justice Canada Today, the Minister of Justice advised the Canadian Judicial Council that she…
NAN Welcomes CHRT Decision
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON (March 30, 2017): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler welcomes yesterday’s ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) supporting NAN’s submissions for…
NAN Calls for Fire Inquest on Anniversary of Pikangikum Tragedy
Press Release PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION (March 30, 2017): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Pikangikum First Nation Chief Dean Owen have called for a coroner’s inquest into…
The Government of Canada Announces Funding for Child and Family Services Support for First Nations in Ontario
Press Release March 30, 2017 Sudbury, Ontario Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada The well-being of Indigenous children and families is a priority for the Government of Canada. We…
New courthouse as part of justice centre for Red Deer
Press Release March 30, 2017 A new justice centre with 12 courtrooms and space for dispute resolution services will be built to serve Red Deer and central Alberta residents. The new…
Representative Releases Baseline Report on Delegated Aboriginal Agencies
Press Release VICTORIA – Underfunding of Delegated Aboriginal Agencies (DAAs) means Indigenous children are being removed from their homes and placed in care simply because the funds are not there…
BCGEU: Workers at Aboriginal child protection agency seek contract to improve child safety
Press Release March 27, 2017 BURNABY – Workers at the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society (also known as Xyolhemeylh) are seeking a union contract in line with…
Media Availability Regarding Support for Child and Family Services in Ontario First Nations
Press Release Sudbury – Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, will hold a press conference to announce funding for Child and…
National Inquiry to Hold First Family Hearings in Whitehorse (28/03/17)
Press Release March 28, 2017 The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will continue holding a series of regional advisory meetings across the country over the…
