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A proposed settlement has been reached in a 2016 class action alleging "the Canadian Forces...failed to protect racial minorities and Aboriginal persons from racism in the ranks."

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

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.

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

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.

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

'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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

British Columbia's human rights commissioner is calling on universities and colleges to protect the rights of students and staff taking part in "peaceful encampments."

Six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation are calling on the provincial and federal governments to better support First Nations banishing individuals, after the death of Sheri Sabattis.

'His comments were sexist, homophobic, anti-trans, anti-abortion and racist,' a Change.org petition calling to have Butker fired reads.

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

As clashes escalate between protesters and police on American university campuses, will Canada follow suit? Last week, police in Calgary took a similar approach.

Vancouver Provincial Court Judge Patricia Stark accepted a joint sentencing submission from Crown and defence, finding an absolute discharge was appropriate.