Missing And Murdered Aboriginal Women
U of A law students use social media to spark Truth and Reconciliation dialogue
Through several social media platforms, a group of U of A law students hopes to foster stronger relationships and dialogue about issues addressed by the TRC. Continue reading
Canadian First Nations actor Adam Beach pens open letter on whitewashing in Hollywood
“Suicide Squad” actor Adam Beach highlights the importance of having native actors portray native characters in an essay for Deadline. Continue reading
Final remains of murdered Nova Scotia aboriginal woman returned to family after eight years
Police had withheld the brain of Tanya Jean Brooks as part of the ongoing investigation into the still-unsolved murder. Continue reading
Edmonton advisory meeting for inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women is delayed
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has delayed upcoming regional advisory meetings. Continue reading
Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women Inquiry not reaching out to families: advocates
A coalition of aboriginal women’s advocacy groups is expressing grave concerns about the national missing and murdered women’s inquiry, saying the commission has failed to adequately reach out to families. Continue reading
‘I hope she’s out there’: Misty Potts family pleads for information on anniversary of disappearance
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
As the two-year anniversary of Misty Pott’s disappearance approaches, the family of the Alexis First Nations woman is speaking out in hopes of getting new information that could lead to her whereabouts. Continue reading
Quebec Native Affairs Minister Geoffrey Kelley on taking care of First Nations families
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec Native Affairs Minister and Jacques Cartier MNA Geoffrey Kelley first jumped into politics in 1994. Continue reading
Calgary police review cold case of mother murdered in stabbing spree
By Tracy Nagai Reporter and Co-anchor
More than nine years ago, 43-year-old Jackie Crazybull was stabbed to death in Calgary’s Beltline community. Continue reading
One year in, how are the Justin Trudeau Liberals doing on their election promises?
Justin Trudeau and his Liberal party made 219 promises to Canadian citizens. One year after they won a majority, how many have they kept? Continue reading
Public safety and justice ministers discuss pot legalization, aboriginal inquiry
The inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women and the way forward on legalizing marijuana are on the agenda for justice and public ministers meeting with their federal counterparts in Halifax. Continue reading