NWAC CEO leaving role, Indigenous women’s advocacy organization announces
The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) announced on Friday the departure of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lynne Groulx. According to a news release, Groulx is “leaving to pursue a new opportunity.”
Canada
Apr 12
Native Women’s Association of Canada plagued by funding cuts, infighting
The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is not only struggling after laying off half of its workforce and losing tens of millions in federal funding, it is also facing toxic workplace allegations and criticism of overspending. Melissa Ridgen explains why some critics say the NWAC has lost its way as a powerful advocacy group.
Global National
Apr 11
Global National: April 11
Eddy Nolan of Montreal has ran Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope for 43 years, raising $1 million for cancer research. But the 67-year-old runner has cancer and will have a medically assisted death. Mike Armstrong looks at Nolan’s incredible strength and determination over decades of remarkable contributions. Canada’s financial crimes watchdog has given many banking...
Global National
Apr 11
Campaign to honouring Indigenous women on Canadian currency
The Native Women’s Association of Canada has launched ‘Change the Bill’, a campaign aimed at getting an Indigenous woman on the $20 bill. Global News Morning speaks with NWAC’s CEO Lynne Groulx about the initiative.
Global News Morning BC
Mar 16, 2023
The Native Women’s Association of Canada points to shortfalls in federal action plan for MMIWG
Lynne Groulx, CEO of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), talks about shortcomings of the federal action plan in response to the inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and how the NWAC is moving ahead with their own plan.
Global News Morning Toronto
Jun 9, 2021
NAC president explains the role music had in his upbringing
The new president and CEO of the NAC Christopher Deacon talks about how he grew up in a household of live music – Mozart or jazz – depending on his father’s mood.
Entertainment
Jun 12, 2018
Case of Cape Breton teenager a reminder that Canada needs an MMIWG action plan, says NWAC
A 14-year-old girl from Cape Breton who went missing earlier this month has been returned home safely, but Indigenous families know too well — not all women and girls who disappear are found. As Elizabeth McSheffrey reports, the Native Women’s Association of Canada says this most recent case in Nova Scotia is a reminder that...
Canada
Aug 24, 2020
Congestion top concern for Highway 97
Residents who live west of the WAC Bennett bridge along Highway 97 came out to complain about congestion during an information meeting Monday night in West Kelowna. Peachland residents came out to express concerns if the Province plans to expand the highway through their small town. Doris Maria Bregolisse reports.
Dec 1, 2015
