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Indigenous leaders say a recent case where a woman was punched while being arrested is a sign of lingering systemic racism in the Vancouver police.

A controversial presentation by a school trustee in western Manitoba has members of nearby communities in disbelief.

The legislation applies to public services like hospitals, schools and courts, aiming to eliminate policies that discriminate against Indigenous and racialized people.

Two First Nations men wrongfully convicted of murdering a restaurant worker are suing three levels of government saying their imprisonment was the result of racial discrimination. 

Dan Philip, a former president of the Black Coalition of Quebec, died earlier this month. The activist co-founded the Coalition more than 50 years ago to draw attention to racism.

'It got to the point where he told his mom he was tired of being called Victoria and he wanted to cut his hair,' said Bear's aunt, Chasity Delorme.

Dan Philip was well known for advocating for the rights of the Black community and often spoke out against racism and discrimination.

A British Columbia First Nation says racism in the health-care system persists despite efforts by the government and industry to combat the problem.

On Wednesday, members of the Calgary Police Service (CPS) gathered for a community panel discussion focused on the Black experience in Calgary.

Nova Scotia Crown prosecutors were handed new tools today to root out systemic anti-Black racism long embedded within the province's justice system.

The board says the strategy will be 'directly informed by input from Black-identifying students, parents, caregivers and community members.'

Campuses, including McGill University and the University of British Columbia, have seen protests held by students demonstrating against Israel's conflict with Hamas.

Although the research was conducted in Alberta, researchers say the findings likely apply to emergency department visits across Canada. 

The Black Physicians' Association of Ontario is holding a conference in Toronto on Saturday to address issues related to Black youth's access to mental health care.

Now with more available programing and cultural celebrations, more people want to reconnect with their culture and learn the language and traditions.

Marit Stiles said that if Ontario Premier Doug Ford did not push to overturn a ban on the keffiyeh at Queen's Park, she and her entire caucus would defy the rule.

The CDNBCA was founded over 50 years ago to help Black Montrealers find the help they had trouble getting elsewhere, because of racism and cultural barriers.

A first of its kind health care clinic in Montreal opened its doors. Native Montreal’s Family Clinic aims to provide culturally safe services to the Indigenous community.

Prosecutor Jennifer Schmidt suggested to the judge on Thursday that Bernie Herman be given a life sentence, the defense suggesting four to six years behind bars.

wîhkwêntôwin is a Cree word that can be translated into English as ‘circle of friends.’