Canada tables legislation to align federal laws with UNDRIP
Legislation ‘significant step forward’ says Justice Minister David Lametti.
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Enoch Cree Nation in Alberta reaches $91M settlement with Canada over land
It will take years to clean the lake and remove the live ammunition says chief
Newly-formed national coalition calls on Canadian government to exonerate Louis Riel
‘The death of Louis Riel is the source of deep division in Canadian society and has led to a profound sense of injustice among the Métis people.’
Feds add $204M for anti pandemic measures in Indigenous communities and institutions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa will spend an additional $204 million targeted at child…
Feds say Iqaluit RCMP to be equipped with body-worn cameras
Detachment in Iqaluit will be a test site for RCMP across the country.
Alarm bells ringing as COVID-19 cases surge in parts of Canada
The federal government says it’s concerned that the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has…
Canada overseeing extinction of Pacific salmon stocks say advocates
‘Something very foul afoot’ with plan to keep fish farms open according to marine biologist.
Hearing to certify MMIWG class action against Canada starts Monday
The suit asks for $600 million due to inaction from feds to deal with violence against Indigenous women.
Dene asking if they’re benefiting from Giant mine clean up
‘I think sole sourcing will be one of the things that will benefit the Yellowknives Dene.’