Another Crisis, Same Indifference
Press Release WENDAKE, April 7, 2016 – Fristly, the Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) wishes to express his sincere sympathies to the family of Sandy Michel as…
Open letter on Lac-Simon’s events
Press Release Quebec Native Women (QNW) is greatly saddened by the current situation in Lac-Simon’s community and wishes to offer our condolences to those affected by this tragedy. We are…
AFNQL Denounces the Half-Measures Proposed by Minister Coiteux in Dealing with the Situations of Violence Disclosed by First Nations Women
Press Release WENDAKE, QC, April 6, 2016 – The AFNQL wishes to denounce in the strongest possible terms the half-measures proposed by the provincial Minister of Public Security, in response…
The decision of the Ministry of Public Security does not satisfy
Press Release Kahnawake, April 6, 2016 – Quebec Native Women (QNW) is not satisfied by the decision of the Ministry of Public Security, which announced on April 5th that the…
Additional action by the Quebec government to facilitate Aboriginal women’s reports of alleged abuse by Sûreté du Québec police officers: a decision showing responsibility which should be accompanied by a Commission of Public Inquiry
Press Release April 6, 2016 WENDAKE, QC, April 6, 2016 – Following yesterday’s announcement by Public Security Minister Martin Coiteux that the government will be extending the mandate of the Montreal…
The situation of Aboriginal women in Val-d’Or is not isolated case
Press Release Kahnawake, April 1st, 2016 – Following the March 31th episode of “Enquête” on ICI Radio-Canada on the situation of violence against Aboriginal women in Quebec, Quebec Native Women…
NWAC Stands with Indigenous Women of Val D’Or; encourages all Survivors of Police Violence to Continue Coming Forward
Press Release (April 1, 2016) (Ottawa, ON) ― The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) has learned that there are more Indigenous women coming forward in the Val D’Or region…
Assembly of First Nations’ Indigenous Public Safety and Policing Forum a Step Toward Change and Real Justice for Indigenous Peoples
Assembly of First Nations’ Indigenous Public Safety and Policing Forum a Step Toward Change and Real Justice for Indigenous Peoples April 1, 2016 (Ottawa, ON): The Assembly of First Nations…
First Nation Youth completes ‘Spiritual Journey for the Innocent’
Press Release March 29, 2016 THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum, on behalf of the Executive Council, recognizes Eabametoong First Nation youth Gordon…
Ontario Investing $3.7 Million in Grants to Enhance Community Safety
Press Release March 30, 2016 Applications Now Open For Municipalities and Organizations to Apply Ontario is now accepting applications for the Safer and Vital Communities Grant and the Proceeds of…
