NWAC suspends President Francyne Joe, puts interim leader in place
The Executive Council of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) has suspended its president, Francyne…
Francyne Joe
NWAC board to meet Saturday to decide fate of president
As the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) prepares to vote on the future of…
Future of NWAC president to be decided at special meeting in coming weeks
The board that oversees the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) will hold a meeting…
Canada signs deal with Native Women’s Association, promises greater role for Indigenous women in policy development
On Friday Canada and the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) signed an agreement they…
UN demands Canada act on ‘forced sterilization’, Mohawk rights
“The committee expressed serious concerns about continued violence against Indigenous women.”
New report card gives mmiwg inquiry failing grade
Both communication and transparency are problem areas.
Ottawa needs to end ‘racist’ classification policies against Indigenous inmates: advocates
A case to be heard before the Supreme Court of Canada Thursday involving a Metis man could have far-reaching impacts across the prison system, including helping Indigenous female inmates.
NWAC president says #MMIW National Inquiry needs to be more transparent
APTN National News The Native Women’s Association of Canada started the push for a national…
Native Women’s Association names interim leader
NWAC names interim leader at AGA in Gatineau, Que, on Saturday.