“We want to encourage dialogue, not litigation,” says CHRC
Press Release OTTAWA, Sept. 20, 2016 – In the wake of the most recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal order that the federal government implement the ruling in the First Nations Child…
Red Dress Concert featuring Amanda Rheaume
Press Release Event: Friday, September 23, 2016 – 19:00 Red Dress Concert featuring Amanda Rheaume Join Amnesty International at a Red Dress concert to raise awareness of our Stolen Sisters…
Province Partnering with Communities to Build Safer Ontario
Press Release Government Supporting Community Safety and Well-Being InitiativesSeptember 20, 2016 Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Ontario is helping to build up safer, stronger communities by partnering with…
Media advisory – 6th Annual KZ Run/Walk for Maisy and Shannon
Press Release KITIGAN ZIBI, QC, Sept. 16, 2016 – First Nation leaders, community members and supporters will gather in Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation this Saturday, September 17, 2016 for the…
Statement – “There are First Nations children right now in need of immediate relief,” Canadian Human Rights Commission
Press Release September 15, 2016 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission Today, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ordered the federal government to begin implementing the recommendations stemming from…
National Inquiry on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls
Press Release September 14, 2016 Public Service Announcement National Inquiry on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls The Government of Canada recently announced the National Inquiry on Murdered and…
RCMP Media Release Brings To Light Saskatchewan’s Racial Issues
Press Release (Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatoon, SK) – The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Executive extends their deepest condolences to the family of Colten Boushie and the community of…
Indigenous children’s rights activist Cindy Blackstock to speak at Laurier
Press Release Sept. 14, 2016 WATERLOO – Cindy Blackstock, Indigenous children’s rights activist, will speak at Wilfrid Laurier University to mark the Faculty of Social Work’s 50th anniversary Sept. 22.…
Ktunaxa Nation Supports Brett Merchant’s Walk for Highway of Tears
Press Release September 12, 2016 Cranbrook/ʔa·kiskaqǂiʔit – The Ktunaxa Nation is donating $1000 to a local man’s courageous and important walk to raise awareness of the young women that have…
ONWA and OFIFC Launch Breaking Free, Breaking Through Video
Press Release September 12, 2016 The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) and the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) are launching a new public awareness video titled Breaking Free,…
