Carolyn Bennet

• University of Regina receives $20 million to fund mental health research

  The money is meant to support five project, all related to supporting and exploring mental health needs of Canadian frontline healthcare workers.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2022
  
• N.S. Assembly of Mi’kmaw Chiefs demands DFO stop seizing moderate livelihood lobster traps

  If the Department of Fisheries and Oceans has seized any traps, the assembly said they must be returned 'immediately.'

  Politics

  Oct 20, 2020
  
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• Members of B.C. First Nation withdraw support for hereditary system of government

  The petition filed to hereditary chief Marilyn Gabriel said the Kwantlen First Nation doesn't currently operate under any written governance rules.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2019
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• Federal government moves to formally recognize NunatuKavut in southern Labrador

  The NunatuKavut community in southern Labrador is entering into historic talks with the Canadian government about official recognition.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2018
• Why didn’t Conservatives give Senator Lynn Beyak the boot before now?

   The Conservative party is facing questions on why it failed to oust Sen. Lynn Beyak from its caucus sooner, despite repeated calls from Indigenous leaders.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2018
• Indigenous health system fixes are ‘medically necessary’: Indigenous Affairs Minister

  The denial of health services to anyone because of where they live or who is paying is unacceptable in Canada, Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett said.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2016
• More than 1,200 missing or murdered: Bennett

  Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett and Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu are to wrap up consultations with a final meeting today in the nation's capital.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2016
• Pre-inquiry on missing, murdered aboriginal women to be held in Calgary

  The federal minister of Indigenous Affairs will visit Calgary on Friday to meet with families of missing and murdered aboriginal women.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2016
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• Inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women to begin within two weeks: minister

  In an interview with The Canadian Press, Carolyn Bennett indicated that the start of pre-inquiry consultations will be announced before the end of the month.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2015