Indigenous Women

• Indigenous women still forced, coerced into sterilization: Senate report

  Women interviewed for the report were coercively sterilized between 2005 and 2010. The committee says it is aware of a case of forced sterilization as recent as 2019.

  Canada

  Jun 3
• 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
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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
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• Ontario trucker convicted of killing Edmonton woman in hotel wants mistrial

  In February, a jury convicted 52-year-old Barton, who is from Mississauga, Ont., of manslaughter in the 2011 death of Cindy Gladue.

  Canada

  Jun 1
• Indigenous entrepreneur using tech to help Alberta women find work

  Founded in Alberta, Virtual Gurus now has more than 400 contractors working as virtual assistants for clients across the country and beyond.

  Economy

  Mar 30
• Okanagan Nation Alliance to host annual gathering for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

  The virtual gathering will take place Jan. 11 to 14, and will feature several speakers, including the first female First Nations judge in B.C.

  Canada

  Jan 9
• Blackfoot women launch online portal for female entrepreneurs

  Blackfoot women in southern Alberta are benefitting from a new effort to sell their handmade goods.

  Consumer

  Dec 23, 2020
• 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
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• Jennifer Podemski launches Shine Network to help empower Indigenous women

  The Shine Network is a media platform aiming to support and celebrate Indigenous women in Canadian film and TV.

  Entertainment

  Sep 30, 2020
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• Metis girls in B.C. gov’t care face sexual violence more than other injuries: report

  The report says Metis children and youth who experienced critical injuries were rarely placed with Metis families and were not being connected with their culture.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2020