genocide
COMMENTARY: Genocide is foundational to Canada — what are we going to do about it?
Settler colonial systems were designed to destroy the political agency of Indigenous peoples, says political science professor. Continue reading
Myanmar orders internet shutdown in Rakhine state, teleco operator says
Rakhine state was home to many of the Rohingya who were killed or driven out of Myanmar last year. Continue reading
National billboard campaign hopes to continue MMIWG conversation
By Taylor Braat Online Producer
The billboard campaign follows the release of the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Continue reading
Andrew Scheer rejects use of ‘genocide’ in reference to Indigenous women, girls
The term was used in the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls this week, prompting debate. Continue reading
Feds would ‘absolutely’ support OAS probe into MMIWG report’s allegation of genocide: Bennett
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett says the government would support an international probe. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Use of the word ‘genocide’ undermines the MMIWG report
‘The case for using the term ‘genocide’ is tenuous at best and counterproductive at worst,’ Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
Legacy of Edward Cornwallis to be scrutinized as public consultations on Halifax’s founder begin
On Thursday, residents will be asked for the first time to offer their opinions at a highly anticipated official public meeting. Continue reading
Organization of American States wants to probe MMIWG allegation of ‘genocide’
“I am expecting to receive a favourable response to this request,” the head of the Organization of American States wrote to Canada. Continue reading
Calgary survivor recalls murder of his family as world marks 25th anniversary of Rwandan genocide
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
The barbaric images the Calgary man witnessed as a nine-year-old during the massacre’s start in 1994 still scar his memory. Continue reading
Teaching guide on genocide to be available in Quebec high schools this fall
The guide is composed of a series of case studies that explain the major genocides of the 20th century, including the horrors that took place in Germany and Poland, Armenia, and Rwanda. Continue reading