First Nations Women

• Inside the push to end ‘birth evacuations’ in Indigenous communities

  The practice of "birth evacuation," was put in place by the federal government decades ago, with the intention of reducing infant mortality rates, according to a 2021 study.

  Health

  Sep 29, 2023
  
• Mounties told federal government RCMP could advise Winnipeg police on landfill search: document

  A newly released document shows the head of the RCMP told Ottawa the national police force could offer guidance to Winnipeg police searching for remains of two First Nations women.

  Crime

  Mar 8, 2023
  
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• Niece of missing Saskatchewan woman hopes MMIWG action plan make positive impact

  Myrna LaPlante said she's noticed a change in how police, and the public, react to missing Indigenous women and girls compared to her aunt's disappearance in 2007.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2021
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• MMIWG plan calls for public education campaign, funding for survivors

  Two years after the National Inquiry into MMIWG released its sweeping findings, a plan to move forward on its 231 calls to justice is finally being presented.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2021
• Artist hopes new mural celebrating women will ‘bring warmth’ to inner-city Edmonton

  A large new mural in downtown Edmonton is aimed at bringing comfort to people and celebrating women, according to the artist behind the creation.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2020
• First Nations chiefs from across Canada to meet for special assembly

  The national meeting in Ottawa will discuss political strategy and policy on key issues.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2019
• First Nations women to be treated equally under Indian Act: Bennett

  Past provisions within the long-controversial Indian Act meant women lost their status when they married non-Indigenous men, while men who married non-Indigenous women kept their status.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2019
• Indigenous business conference inspires female entrepreneurs

  One hundred Indigenous female business owners from across Canada gathered for a conference in Saskatoon to encourage entrepreneurship.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2018
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• Head of missing, murdered indigenous women inquiry says ‘concrete’ recommendations needed

  Marion Buller, British Columbia's first female First Nations judge, begins new job of heading national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2016
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• Who are the 5 commissioners conducting inquiry into missing, murdered indigenous women?

  Marion Buller, British Columbia’s first female First Nations judge, has been named as the lead commissioner on Canada’s long-awaited inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2016