NWAC Responds to Latest Version of Bill S-3
(November 2017) – Following months of volleying between the Senate and the House of Commons and through the tireless lobbying efforts of Indigenous women and…
Justice
Indigenous Women’s Justice Forum tackled critical issues
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women proudly hosted the Indigenous Women’s Justice Forum at the Edmonton Inn and…
Elder congratulates ANNews for exemplary coverage of National Gathering of Elders
(November 1, 2017) Dear Editor – John Copley is to be congratulated for his comprehensive summary of the keynote forums, the first of its kind…
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women release interim report
(Ottawa, ON) – The Commissioners of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (NI-MMIWG) have released their interim report, meeting their…
AFN to Canada: Comply with CHRT Ruling, Support First Nations Children Now
OTTAWA, Nov. 2, 2017 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde addressed supporters gathered today on Parliament Hill for the National Day…
North Slave Métis Alliance calls Federal Court decision a huge win
Yellowknife – On October 19, 2017, The Federal Court of Canada held that the North Slave Métis Alliance (NSMA) was not adequately consulted by Canada respecting…
iHuman mural promotes a healthy environment
by John Copley (ANNews) – There’s a new face in the capital city and it’s called “Water is Life.” It’s bright, bold and beautiful and…
National Inquiry to reschedule Yellowknife hearings in January 2018
VANCOUVER BC- The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has announced that it is moving forward with planning the Yellowknife Community…
Nat’l Inquiry into Missing & Murdered Women hears from families in Winnipeg until Oct 20
(ANNews) – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG2S) is conducting community hearings across Canada. They are in Winnipeg right…
National Gathering of Elders featured important keynote forums
by John Copley (ANNews) – When four and a half thousand Indigenous Elders made their way into the spacious Hall ‘D’ meeting room at the…