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Protection for Indigenous women: Minister Wilson
Press Release Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on recent work with provincial, territorial and federal governments on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls: “Alberta…
BC’s Toxic Drug Crisis Deaths Are Just Getting Worse – Toronto Star
June 2, 2021 Toxic drugs killed 176 people in April, putting British Columbia on track to record more than 2,000 deaths this year and see 2021 become its second consecutive…
Concerted national action overdue for all the children who never came home from residential schools
Press Release June 02 2021 Joint News Release From the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at UBC The National Residential…
Representative’s Statement on tragic discovery at former Kamloops residential school
Press Release May 31, 2021 News late last week about the discovery of the remains of children on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School has brought profound…
AMC responds to Report 11 of the Auditor General of Canada: COVID-19 and Indigenous Communities
Press Release Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) issues this statement in response to the May 25th, 2021 release of Report 11 of the Auditor…
The Québec government will invest $27.4 million to enhance health and social services for Aboriginal peoples in urban environments
Press Release QUÉBEC CITY, May 28, 2021 – The Québec government will grant $27.4 million in financial support to enhance primary care services for Aboriginal populations. Minister Responsible for Indigenous…
AMC Grand Chief Arlen Dumas’ statement on New York Times article
Press Release Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) issues this response to the New York Times article published on May 26, 2021 indicating that COVID-19…
Federal organizations worked together to address provinces’ and territories’ needs for protective and medical equipment
Press Release Ottawa, 26 May 2021—A report from Auditor General Karen Hogan tabled today in the House of Commons concludes that Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Health Canada, and Public…
Indigenous Services Canada adapted quickly to respond to Indigenous communities’ increased needs during the pandemic
Press Release Ottawa, 26 May 2021—A report from Auditor General Karen Hogan tabled today in the House of Commons found that Indigenous Services Canada adjusted its approach to respond to Indigenous…
Pallister hits below the belt by ignoring Métis nurses
Press Release May 13, 2021 Winnipeg, MB, in the Homeland of the Métis Nation – Yesterday, in a pair of provincial press releases, Premier Brian Pallister’s government ignored both the…
