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The Québec Ombudsman’s 2021-2022 Annual Report – Recovering together from the setbacks of the pandemic
Press Release QUÉBEC CITY, Dec. 1, 2022 – Today, Québec Ombudsman Marc-André Dowd tabled his 2021-2022 Annual Report in the National Assembly. Emphasizing the ever-present impact of COVID-19 in Québec,…
National Gathering on Unmarked Burials: Affirming Indigenous Data Sovereignty
National Gathering on Unmarked Burials: Affirming Indigenous Data Sovereignty January 16th-18th, 2023 Sheraton Wall Centre Vancouver, BC Mental Health and Cultural supports will be available on site The Gathering will…
Denunciation of another part of our history: Publication of a research report on free and informed consent and imposed sterilizations among First Nations and Inuit women in Quebec
Press Release Nov 24, 2022 WENDAKE, QC – For decades, several national and public inquiries have denounced and brought to light the acts of systemic discrimination experienced by First Nations,…
Putting People First annual report released
Press Release 23/11/2022 The Government of Yukon has released the first Putting People First annual report, providing an update on the work being done to implement the report’s 76 recommendations.…
Brian Indian of Onigaming First Nation announced as 2022 National First Nations Water Leadership Award recipient
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada October 26, 2022 Each year, First Nations individuals and organizations from across Canada are recognized by their peers for demonstrating leadership and outstanding dedication…
GNWT to host community engagement sessions to inform Seniors’ Strategy
Press Release October 11, 2022 The Government of the Northwest Territories will conduct in-person engagement sessions to better understand the needs of residents as they get older, and to help…
QIA and the Government of Canada Working Towards Saimaqatigiingniq
Press Release Iqaluit, Nunavut, October 6, 2022 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is proud to confirm that an additional investment of $25,750,000 toward the Qikiqtani Truth Commission’s (QTC) Final…
Caring Society Letter to CHRT regarding AFN 4 Oct 2022 Letter
Press Release Judy Dubois Registry Operations Canadian Human Rights Tribunal 240 Sparks Street, 6th Floor West Ottawa, ON K1A 1J4 Dear Ms. Dubois: RE: FIRST NATIONS CHILD AND FAMILY CARING…
Cindy Blackstock’s Statement on the Compensation Final Settlement Agreement
Press Release September 20, 2022 Statement on Compensation Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Hearings September 15-16, 2022 In 2013, when I had the honour of addressing the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal…
Legislation to create a new Canada Disability Benefit begins second reading in the House of Commons
Press Release From: Employment and Social Development Canada September 20, 2022 One in four working-age persons with disabilities lives below the poverty line in Canada. Working-age persons with disabilities in…
