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• Homeless deaths a failure of the system, say Montreal advocates, as memorial held

  That so many people are dying on the streets is a sign that governments have failed, advocates argue, saying there aren't enough services for the unhoused.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2024
  
• ‘Her life’s calling to make a difference’: Na’kuset inducted into human rights walkway

  An 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.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
  
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• Quebec youth care agency not serious about fighting racism: Indigenous advocate

  This 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.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2022
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• Annual memorial march in honour of MMIWG takes place in Montreal

  Hundreds in Montreal showed up to mark the occasion, light candles and chanted to beat of ancestral drums. They first gathered at Cabot Square before marching downtown.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2022
• Cabot Square tent for the homeless running out of funds to operate

  An estimated 400 people line up outside the Raphaël Napa André memorial tent every night, people from all backgrounds and walks of life who've fallen on hard times, even children.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2021
• Community mourns the loss of Elisapee Pootoogook at Montreal memorial

  Pootoogook's cause of death is still under investigation. Homeless advocates suspect she froze to death, just like Raphaël André the Inuk man who died in Montreal last winter.

  Features

  Nov 22, 2021
• Homeless woman’s death in Montreal provokes calls for more resources this winter

  Montreal police say there was no foul play involved in the death of Elisapie Pootoogook. But her death has advocates for the homeless calling for more resources.

  Features

  Nov 16, 2021
• ‘We need justice’: Indigenous leaders call for action in Quebec on Truth and Reconciliation Day

  The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has not yet been officially recognized by the Quebec government.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2021
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• Mayor won’t allow homeless tent cities in Montreal this summer

  Montreal's mayor says she won't tolerate temporary tent cities for the homeless population this summer.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021
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• Preparations underway for Cabot Square heating tent to house Montreal homeless

  Montreal's homeless population will have one more spot to warm up during cold winter nights. A warming tent being set up at Cabot Square is expected to be ready Tuesday evening.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2021