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How a Montreal housing program is helping Indigenous women rebuildThe unique second-stage residence in Montreal's Little Burgundy is a fresh start for Indigenous women and their children. Women who qualify can stay up to five years.CanadaMar 7, 2024
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‘Not just one day’: Montreal marks National Day for Truth and ReconciliationThe federal statutory holiday recognizes the abuse suffered by Inuit, First Nations and Metis people at hundreds of state-and church-run residential schools.CanadaSep 30, 2023
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Montreal to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day with march, cultural and educational eventsSept. 30 is designated to honour Indigenous children lost to Canada's residential school system, and a time to acknowledge the profound impacts that are still felt to this day.CanadaSep 29, 2023
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‘Her life’s calling to make a difference’: Na’kuset inducted into human rights walkwayAn Indigenous woman was honoured by being inducted into Cote Saint-Luc's human rights walkway for her work in helping the community's most vulnerable.CanadaSep 27, 2023
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After ‘disgraceful’ remarks, First Nations leaders call on Quebec MNA to resignPierre Dufour, a Coalition Avenir Quebec MNA, has come under fire for his comments dismissing alleged abuse by police against Indigenous women in Val-d'Or.CanadaMay 22, 2023
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‘Still ongoing’: Montreal rally raises awareness about crisis affecting Indigenous communities"People need to know that missing and murdered indigenous women and two-spirit girls is still ongoing," said Nakuset, executive director of the Montreal Native Women's Shelter.CanadaFeb 14, 2023
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Montreal hospital caters to Indigenous patients by adding bannock to meal traysA psychiatry liaison nurse at the McGill University Health Centre said the idea was sparked after a 69-year-old Cree patient was hospitalized after undergoing cancer surgery.CanadaOct 22, 2022
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Quebec youth care agency not serious about fighting racism: Indigenous advocateThis comes after an incident in April in which an Inuk teen at a Batshaw rehabilitation centre was allegedly put in isolation despite being in pain and needing emergency surgery.CanadaOct 15, 2022
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Quebec rights body probes case of Inuk teen allegedly put in isolation, denied medical careThe commission said the minor was allegedly placed in isolation for prolonged periods, which caused his condition to worsen due to the delay in access to medical care.CanadaOct 13, 2022
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8th annual Spirit Walk held for the Native Women’s Shelter of MontrealThe Native Women's Shelter of Montreal held its the 8th annual spirit walk on Mount Royal Saturday afternoon. Money raised will help the development of a social pediatric clinic.HealthJun 11, 2022
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