‘This is a big step forward’: Indigenous rights advocate on bias, prejudice, racism not being part of court evidence
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‘This is a big step forward’: Indigenous rights advocate on bias, prejudice, racism not being part of court evidence
Description
May 24, 2019
Lawyer and MMIW commissioner Qajaq Robinson says the Supreme Court recognizing in there's an obligation on judges to ensure bias, prejudice, racism and sexism in cases of sexual assault involving indigenous women do not form part of the evidence is a big step forward.
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‘This is a big step forward’: Indigenous rights advocate on bias, prejudice, racism not being part of court evidence01:24 | May 24, 2019 -
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Jan. 517:29 | January 5, 2026 -
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation suing province over Alberta separatist petition01:15 | January 5, 2026 -
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Toronto woman dies in Banff skiing accident02:28 | December 30, 2025 -
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Edmonton man’s death while waiting in ER sparks calls for change01:51 | December 29, 2025 -
Social media impacts on police investigations02:01 | December 28, 2025 -
Wife seeks justice after Edmonton father dies waiting to see a doctor in hospital ER02:05 | December 28, 2025 -
Carney rejects ‘hypocrisy’ claim on Alberta pipelines, defends low-carbon energy11:31 | December 28, 2025 -
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Dec. 2427:50 | December 24, 2025 -
5th Project Gaslight guilty plea sends Edmonton man to prison01:42 | December 24, 2025 -
Edmonton family celebrates 30 years for Christmas village tradition02:01 | December 24, 2025 -
The Calgary communities seeing effects of citywide rezoning the most and least02:03 | December 23, 2025 -
Deadly bat fungus ‘white-nose syndrome’ found in Alberta02:24 | December 23, 2025 -
Low oil prices fuel Canadian pipeline uncertainty02:07 | December 22, 2025 -
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Arts District offers family events on New Year’s Eve04:15 | December 22, 2025 -
AHS pauses bell ringing ceremony for cancer patients at the Stollery01:52 | December 21, 2025 -
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Land next to old Youville Residential School site set to be sold, raises concerns01:38 | December 21, 2025 -
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‘This is a big step forward’: Indigenous rights advocate on bias, prejudice, racism not being part of court evidence01:24 | May 24, 2019
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Jan. 517:29 | January 5, 2026
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Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation suing province over Alberta separatist petition01:15 | January 5, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: January 3, 202608:36 | January 3, 2026
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2025 in review: In Conversation with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith22:49 | January 2, 2026
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Toronto woman dies in Banff skiing accident02:28 | December 30, 2025
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5th Project Gaslight guilty plea sends Edmonton man to prison01:42 | December 24, 2025
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Alberta Next recommendations push ahead on unpopular priorities02:09 | December 20, 2025
‘This is a big step forward’: Indigenous rights advocate on bias, prejudice, racism not being part of court evidence
Description
May 24, 2019
Lawyer and MMIW commissioner Qajaq Robinson says the Supreme Court recognizing in there's an obligation on judges to ensure bias, prejudice, racism and sexism in cases of sexual assault involving indigenous women do not form part of the evidence is a big step forward.
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