Indigenous People

• Indigenous representation in health care improving – but ‘enormous gaps’ remain

  Among the calls to action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, some are focused specifically on health care. What progress has been made?

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2023
  
• Calgary observes third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with special events

  Several events and activities are taking place around the city this weekend to commemorate the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

  Features

  Sep 29, 2023
  
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• Indigenous groups remain firm on child welfare law as Supreme Court weighs in

  Some Indigenous nations say they are prepared to continue enforcing their jurisdiction over child welfare if Canada's top court sides with Quebec in a landmark constitutional case.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
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• Homelessness up 44 per cent in Quebec since 2018

  A report by the National Institute of Public Health of Quebec says that homelessness increased in all regions of the province between 2018 and 2022.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2023
• Ottawa spent at least $55M on Pope Francis’ visit to Canada

  Some survivors and Indigenous people have said the Pope's apology on Canadian soil was important to their healing and the process of reconciliation. Others said it fell short.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2023
• Quebec government launches new awareness campaign on Indigenous issues

  Sixty-second ads are currently running, highlighting the different cultures, languages and histories of the 11 nations in Quebec.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2023
• ‘No partners willing’ to support fire codes on First Nations, Ottawa says

  For decades, house fires on First Nations have caused deaths and injuries at a much higher rate than off-reserve.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2023
• No way to enforce building, fire codes on First Nations: federal officials

  Pursuing a legislative fix would require significant time and money, federal officials warn in an internal briefing document.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2022
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• Police not told of Indigenous teen’s suicidal thoughts when he went missing: inquest

  The inquest examining the death of Devon Freeman began Monday in the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, of which he was a member.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2022
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• Expert panel calls for Indigenous representation at Thunder Bay, Ont. police, board

  An independent panel of experts is recommending more Indigenous representation in top positions of the Thunder Bay Police Service and the board overseeing it.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2022