Native Women's Shelter
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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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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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Annual memorial march in honour of MMIWG takes place in MontrealHundreds 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.CanadaFeb 14, 2022
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Cabot Square tent for the homeless running out of funds to operateAn 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.HealthDec 2, 2021
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Community mourns the loss of Elisapee Pootoogook at Montreal memorialPootoogook'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.FeaturesNov 22, 2021
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Homeless woman’s death in Montreal provokes calls for more resources this winterMontreal 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.FeaturesNov 16, 2021
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‘We need justice’: Indigenous leaders call for action in Quebec on Truth and Reconciliation DayThe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has not yet been officially recognized by the Quebec government.CanadaSep 30, 2021
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Mayor won’t allow homeless tent cities in Montreal this summerMontreal's mayor says she won't tolerate temporary tent cities for the homeless population this summer.CanadaMay 6, 2021
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Preparations underway for Cabot Square heating tent to house Montreal homelessMontreal'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.CanadaFeb 1, 2021
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Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal closes after COVID-19 outbreakNative Women's Shelter of Montreal closes its doors for at least 14 days after several staff members contract COVID-19.CanadaMay 18, 2020
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