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…
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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 those who have died violent deaths by colonialism.
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 additional legal troubles including assault and sexual assault, is now making allegations that his “political downfall” with the Prime Minister’s Office started a year ago when he began to question the government as to why it hadn’t called a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women, according to CBC News.
This comment made by suspended Senator Brazeau has been unsettling to certain members of the First Nations community, especially those who have been fighting for the rights of Indigenous women and who have been advocating for a National Inquiry for years.
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…