Saskatchewan government issues apology to Sixties Scoop survivors and their families
REGINA — On January 7, 2019, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe apologized to survivors of the ’60s Scoop for failing them and leaving them “caught between…
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Rallies in support of Wet’suwet’en stand against fracked gas development will be held January 8, 2019
January 7, 2019 – Rallies in 30 cities expressing solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en will take place on Tuesday January 8, 2019 across Canada and internationally….
Metis National Council launches Metis Nation Sixties Scoop Portal
Winnipeg, MB – On January 2, 2019, at the Manitoba Metis Federation Home Office in Winnipeg, Métis National Council Minister of Social Development, David Chartrand,…
Seeking answers and lessons learned from the IRS Settlement
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – On November 14, 2018, people from across the greater Edmonton area gathered in the penthouse reception room of the Holiday…
Class Action commenced against Gov. of Alberta for Coerced Sterilization of Indigenous Women
TORONTO /CNW/ – On December 18, 2018, Koskie Minsky LLP in Toronto, along with Cooper Regel in Edmonton, commenced a class action against the Government of Alberta on behalf of Indigenous women…
Koskie Minsky Brings Métis and Non-Status Indian Sixties Scoop Class Action
TORONTO/CNW/ – On December 20, 2018, Koskie Minsky LLP in Toronto commenced a proposed class action against the Attorney General of Canada on behalf of Métis and Non-Status Indian…
Ending Violence Against First Nations Women and Girls Can’t Wait: AFN National Chief
(December 14, 2018) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde commented today on the conclusion of the truth gathering process of the…
Fort McKay First Nation sues Alberta for Treaty 8 infringement – Chief Jim Boucher speaks out
(December 2018) – Fort McKay First Nation has filed suit against the Government of Alberta for Treaty 8 infringement. Fort McKay’s claim seeks an injunction…
National Inquiry reaches milestone as Truth Gathering Process concludes
Ottawa, December 12, 2018 — The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will formally conclude its Truth Gathering Process this week…
Assembly of First Nations Calls for Criminalization of Forced Sterilization of First Nations Women
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde is calling for changes to the laws of Canada and specifically the Criminal Code of Canada to…