The Couillard Government: Abdicating its Responsibilities toward First Nations
Press Release MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2016 – Through persistent mistakes and turning its back on First Nations women who dared to denounce and in obstinately refusing to address police discrimination and…
We Believe You; NWAC Stands With The Sisters of Val-d’Or at the Human Rights Monument Tuesday
Press Release November 21, 2016 (Ottawa, ON) – The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is calling on all partners and concerned citizens to join them in recognizing the tragic…
Supporting restorative justice programs through grants
Press Release Nov 21, 2016 The Government of Alberta is supporting restorative justice programs with $360,000 in grants to eligible non-profit organizations, First Nations and community groups. The program will…
The Cree Nation deeply disturbed by lack of action on police abuse of indigenous women in Val d’Or
Press Release NEMASKA, Eeyou Istchee, QC, Nov. 18, 2016 – The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government is deeply disturbed by reports concluding that the Director of…
Media Invitation – Reaction to Systemic Racism Justice System and the Persistent Inaction from the Government of Quebec Regarding the Relationship Between Policing Services and First Nations and Administration of Justice
Press Release WENDAKE, QC, Nov. 20, 2016 – Media representatives are invited to a press conference: Date: Monday, November 21, 2016 Time: 1:00 pm Location: Delta Hotel (475 Président-Kennedy, Montréal, QC)…
Victims of systemic racism and two-tier justice – Is a relationship of trust still possible?
Press Release WENDAKE, QC, Nov. 18, 2016 – In reaction to the decision of the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions, but even more so in response to the findings…
Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Marks Restorative Justice Week
Press Release November 21, 2016 – HALIFAX (Nova Scotia) – Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Canada’s Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, Sue O’Sullivan, is in…
Aboriginal women: The Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec reacts to the DPCP’s ruling
Press Release WENDAKE, QC, Nov. 18, 2016 – The Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec (RCAAQ) is outraged by the Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénales’ (DPCP) decision. After analyzing…
Restorative Justice Week
Press Release Restorative Justice Week is November 20-27, 2016. This year’s theme is Inspiring Innovation. Restorative justice is a response to crime that empowers Nunavummiut to be actively involved in…
Anger and disappointment: Quebec Native Women condemns a racist and discriminatory system
Press Release Val-d’Or, November 18th, 2016 – Quebec Native Women (QNW) expresses disappointment, concern, and anger following the Crown prosecutor’s decision to press charges in just two of the 37…
