Cree lawyer calls for police to investigate claims of Indigeneity at the ‘heart of the government’
A Cree lawyer feels it’s time to get tough with “identity shifting and pretendianism” –…
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‘Very concerning’: Residential school documents committee suspends work citing federal funding
A committee formed last year to expedite the transfer of residential school documents to survivors…
Feds blamed AFN for delays, slow progress on First Nations policing bill: documents
One of the sticking points is whether to recognize policing as an area of First Nations jurisdiction – something the government has done when it comes to child-welfare services.
Former judge questions feds’ wrongful conviction committee
New book on wrongful convictions ‘a wake-up call to all Canadians’, says retired judge Harry LaForme
Canada marks National Ribbon Skirt Day, inspired by 10-year-old Saskatchewan girl
A classroom aide told Isabella Kulak her ribbon skirt wasn’t formal enough for Formal Day.
Court finds conditional sentence curbs are constitutional in Indigenous case
Sen. Kim Pate says it’s a sad day for female Indigenous offenders
Nunavut MP not happy with lack of government bonus for Inuktitut speakers
Nunavut’s MP questions lack of Indigenous language bonuses from feds
Senator calls on Trudeau government to repeal ‘mandatory minimum’ prison sentences
‘Allow judges to do their jobs’: Sen. Kim Pate
Supreme Court nominee encourages young Indigenous women to dream big
Michelle O’Bonsawin says she wants young Indigenous women to dream big. “At the end of…
