Canada to feature woman on new bank note

OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada is inviting the public to nominate iconic women from Canada’s past to appear on the next issue of bank…

National Poll reveals 80% of Canada supports MMIW inquiry

angusreid.org – As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to meet with indigenous leaders in Vancouver this week, a new survey by the Angus Reid Institute finds…

Earthship build brings out community support

SIX NATIONS – Excitement for Six Nation’s first “earthship” build continues to grow. Local couple, Skyler and Kahsenniyo Williams, along with their two daughters, have…

Crowd of over 600 gathers to Honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

TORONTO – “The strawberry represents love, courage, and women”, explained Wanda Whitebird at the 9th Annual Strawberry Ceremony Honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and…

Patrick Brazeau and violence against Indigenous women

Senator Patrick Brazeau, 38, who is being investigated by the RCMP over allegations of breach of trust over his housing and expense claims, and faces…

Walking With Our Sisters Memorial opens in Edmonton

EDMONTON – When Metis artist Christi Belcourt heard about the disappearance of a number of indigenous women in her area, she was overwhelmed with emotion.…

Mourn with those who mourn

My spirit is stirring this week and I find it no coincidence that among the women I know, the feeling is mutual. My kids came…

Take Back the Night

BRANTFORD – About 65 women and men took part in the Take Back the Night walk last week in Brantford. Take Back The Night is…