Women suffer most when disaster strikes
In every country across the world, women are disproportionately affected by disasters — and not just by a little, write Victoria Ker, Erica Steele, Stephen Patenaude and Brayden Pelham.
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Tsilhqot'in say colonialism, racism hindered COVID response
A British Columbia First Nation that won a landmark case establishing rights and title to its territory says ongoing colonialism and systemic racism have hindered its COVID-19 response.
Indigenous police chief calls for governments to implement MMIWG recommendations
The head of the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association is calling on Ottawa and Quebec to address the chronic underfunding of Indigenous police forces outlined in this week's report of a national public inquiry.
Killing, violence toward Indigenous women, girls 'not a relic of our past': PM
Geraldine Gauthier clutched a picture of her sister, Lynn, as she heard from the federally funded commission tasked with documenting the causes of violence against Indigenous women and girls.
Edmonton Eskimos should have conversation about changing name: PM, Notley
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley are the latest prominent voices to urge a public discussion about renaming the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos out of respect for Inuit people.
Saskatchewan premier stands by education minister; says she apologized
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is standing by his education minister after she questioned how Indigenous treaty education is taught in schools.
Trudeau devotes UN speech to Canada's shame over Indigenous Peoples
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used the brightest stage in international politics to shine a light on the darkest corners of Canada's story on Thursday.
Over 100 rally at Cornwallis statue to recall Virginia violence, denounce racism
More than 100 people gathered in a Halifax park this week to criticize the rise of the white supremacist movement in the United States and recall racism's role in Canadian history.
Genocide against Indigenous women and girls 'obvious,' says chief commissioner
The chief commissioner of the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls says it's "pretty obvious" that the tragedies amount to a genocide.