Trudeau government eyeing NWT’s ‘collaborative consent’ model as part of UNDRIP implementation
Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett and Justice Minister Jody Wilson Raybould are expected to make an UNDRIP-related announcement Monday
Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett
Ottawa not currently contemplating First Nation education legislation to fix on-reserve system: Bennett
Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett said the need and type of potential legislation will become clearer through discussions with educators.
NDP pounces on PM Trudeau over muddled comments on Canada’s ‘colonial past’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada didn’t have a “colonial past” but “engaged in colonial behaviours.”
During suicide debate Justice Minister says it’s time for First Nations to shed Indian Act ‘shackles’
NDP MP Charlie Angus called for the emergency debate in response to Attawapiskat’s suicide crisis
Government emails contradict Liberal claims on fate of First Nation education dollars
Federal officials said in October money for First Nation education was on the books
Indigenous Affairs Minister Bennett avoids questions on education promise
Liberal campaign promise on First Nation education built on money that didn’t exist
Ottawa announces funding for First Nation education projects
Liberals investing $50 million over six years into fund
Residential school survivor raped as child lost claim after Ottawa’s lawyers pulled ‘legalistic’ move
Cases facing similar tactics now put on hold
Bennett defends PCO Clerk’s role in battling Blackstock over human rights complaint
NDP MP Charlie Angus challenged the Liberals on Wernick’s appointment during question period.