Canada Must Address Root Causes of Extreme Violence and Discrimination against Indigenous Women – Rights Experts
Press Release OTTAWA / GENEVA (1 February 2016) – Six experts* from the United Nations and the Inter-American human rights systems today urged the Government of Canada to fully address…
Okanagan Nation wastes no time after the Child Human Rights Tribunal decision to host a Children First Forum
Press Release A two day forum “Children First” was held the day after the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) decision further exposed the Federal Governments discriminatory and racist policies enacted…
PSAC applauds victory for First Nations children
Press Release “Kids win.” That’s how Dr. Cindy Blackstock describes the recent decision by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal finding that there has been widespread discrimination against children who live…
Media Advisory: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls – Media Availability with Minister Bennett
Press Release January 28, 2016 Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, will be available to the media to discuss the Iqaluit meeting…
The MNC Extends Condolences to the Village of La Loche
Press Release The Métis National Council leadership and staff extend their deepest sympathies and condolences to all families of those involved in the tragic events that occurred Friday, January 22,…
UNICEF responds to landmark decision of the Human Rights Tribunal, outlining critical next steps for Canada’s children
TORONTO/OTTAWA, January 26, 2016—UNICEF Canada has responded to today’s ruling of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that involved a complaint against the federal government alleging that Canada’s failure to provide…
Kairos: Human Rights Tribunal ruling a win for Indigenous children & reconciliation
January 26, 2016 Toronto, ON) – KAIROS Canada urges the Canadian government to act immediately to implement the landmark ruling of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, which today announced that…
Statement from CUPE’s National President on shootings in La Loche, Saskatchewan
Jan 25, 2016 On behalf of all CUPE members, we offer our deepest condolences to the community of La Loche, Saskatchewan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families…
The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) extends our sincere condolences to the community of La Loche
Press Release The Ontario Native Women’s Association staff and Board of Directors are saddened to hear of the tragic school shooting that occurred in the community of La Loche, Saskatchewan…
NWAC Stands with La Loche Community School in Wake of January 22 Shooting
Press Release (January 22, 2016) (Ottawa, ON) ― The Native Women’s Association of Canada is heartbroken to hear of the horrific shooting that took place at La Loche Community School…
