Ottawa’s tough-on-crime agenda will push more Aboriginal women into doing hard time: report
The number of Aboriginal women going to prison is exploding.
Justice
Law students should be obliged to learn about Aboriginal law, says federation
Law students in Canada could soon be obliged to learn about the rights of Aboriginal peoples.
Igloolik man dies while in RCMP custody
In Nunavut, another death has occurred in a jail cell under RCMP supervision.
Poundmaker chief awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to stealing TLE money
Some 50 kilometres outside Whitehorse there is a housing subdivision for members of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nation.
Northern Manitoba leaders raise outcry over police detainees held in locker rooms
Leaders in Manitoba are calling out the province for a lack of security on their reserves.
Former Nunavut teacher facing several sexual assault charges spanning 20 years
A former teacher in the small Nunavut community of Sanikiluaq appeared in Iqaluit court Wednesday.
Igloolik man who pointed rifle at RCMP makes court apperance
The man accused of pulling a rifle on the RCMP in the Nunavut community of Igloolik made a very brief court appearance Wednesday in Iqaluit.
Nunavut judge throws out pot bust case over confidential RCMP informant
The Nunavut RCMP is getting a scolding for violating a man’s charter rights at Iqaluit’s airport.
Manslaughter sentence given soldier over killing of gay Aboriginal man upsets family
A soldier based in Shilo, Manitoba will be sent to prison for five years for the death of a gay, Aboriginal man.
