Yukon child advocate reviewing systemic issues plaguing group homes
APTN News Yukon’s group homes will be undergoing a systemic review to determine whether children…
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Kamsack doctor exposed by APTN Investigates now charged with improperly prescribing opioids
Dr. Murray Davies is currently prohibited from prescribing opioids and benzodiazapines except in certain circumstances.
Northern isolation leads to ‘tremendous’ trauma, confusion for MMIWG families
APTN News A communication disconnect between northern and southern services has left many Indigenous families…
‘You don’t forget’: Family didn’t know who to call when Inuk woman went missing
The 34-year-old disappeared in early October 1994. Her body was found in the St. Lawrence River almost a month later.
Residential school survivors, descendents, show poorer health outcomes: survey
The first volume being made public today looks at physical and mental health, employment and income, housing and residential school experiences.
Education key to ending violence against women in northern communities: shelter manager
APTN News March 8 may mark International Women’s Day, but for those working to help…
MMIWG inquiry hears calls for more women’s shelters, better services for victims’ families
APTN News An Inuk elder says police did nothing to help her daughter’s call for…
Nova Scotia school closes after threat, racist graffiti: RCMP
The RCMP said the crude remarks were made about Indigenous people and African Nova Scotians.
New power for Manitoba children’s advocate after inquiry into 5 year old’s death
Manitoba’s children’s advocate will gain new powers next week to work on behalf of more…