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• Indigenous issues take back seat in Quebec election as campaign winds down

  Atikamekw Grand Chief Constant Awashish says he's not surprised the campaign has neglected issues such as Indigenous self-determination, use of lands, resource-sharing and more.

  Politics

  Sep 30, 2022
  
• Quebec makes progress on less than half of Viens Commission’s 142 recommendations

  Quebec says it has now put into effect or is actively working on 68 calls to action from the Viens Commission to address violence and discrimination against Indigenous people.

  Politics

  Sep 17, 2021
  
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• Indigenous leader tells Quebec coroner’s inquest community haunted by Joyce Echaquan’s death

  Indigenous leaders are renewing their calls for the Quebec government to recognize systemic racism in the province's health-care system.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2021
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• Federal government allots $2M to help Atikamekw Nation implement Joyce’s Principle

  With the federal government's help, her community and family are hoping the principle in her honour will give other Indigenous people access to fair and equal health care.

  Health

  Feb 10, 2021
• Atikamekw Nation Grand Chief claims Joyce Echaquan’s family, community want more than apology

  While Echaquan's family and community welcome the latest developments, they ultimately want François Legault to recognize that systemic racism exists.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2020
• Two Quebec boys victim of alleged playground beating

  Police and social services are investigating the incident.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2017