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…
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NWAC calls for government intervention after Greyhound cancels western bus routes
The Native Women’s Association of Canada is calling on the federal government to intervene after Greyhound cancels western bus routes.
Families caught in middle of inquiry-government squabble
“It’s sad the families have to beg.”
MMIWG inquiry hears how former First Nation chief faced sexism, bullying
APTN News The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls publicly heard…
NWAC hopeful federal budget will improve life for Indigenous women, children
APTN News The federal government is finally taking big steps to close gaps in healthcare,…
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.
MMIWG inquiry gets failing grades in NWAC’s latest report card
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls continues to bear the brunt of criticism from across the country.
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…
AFN chief facing resignation calls over ‘sick’ naked legs photo with emoji by crotch
Assembly of First Nations British Columbia regional Chief Shane Gottfriedson apologized and deleted the photo late Monday afternoon