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Canada’s Laws Must Respect First Nations Rights: AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde on Supreme Court of Canada Decision on Mikisew
Canada’s Laws Must Respect First Nations Rights: AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde on Supreme Court of Canada Decision on Mikisew October 19, 2018 (Ottawa, ON) – Following today’s decision by the Supreme Court of Canada regarding Mikisew Cree First Nation stating that the federal government does not need to consult with First Nations prior to […]
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RCMP looking for missing Pelican Lake First Nation woman – MBC Network Radio Online
Oct 18, 2018 Spiritwood RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Pelican Lake First Nation woman. Police say 22-year-old Julliette Carter was last seen on the First Nation Saturday morning. She is described as standing 5’8” tall, 130 lbs, with dark brown hair with red highlights, and brown eyes. She was […]
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Statement on National Moose Hide Campaign Gathering and Day of Fasting
October 18, 2018 – On behalf of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Commissioner Brian Eyolfson made the following statement in recognition of the National Moose Hide Campaign Gathering and Day of Fasting: “The devastation caused by the national tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, 2SLQBTQQIA people is […]
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Little Pine, Poundmaker First Nations team up to train special constables – CBC
Oct 17, 2018 Barbara Tootoosis deliberately chose red and white earrings on her first day of peacekeeper training. She has four Cree granddaughters to protect. “I’m going to do what I need to do to make sure they don’t go murdered or missing,” she said. “If our men aren’t going to stand up, then our […]
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Police broaden search for Regina woman missing for over a month – CBC
40-year-old last seen on Garnet Street Oct 12, 2018 The Regina Police Service is still searching for a 40-year-old woman who was last seen on Sept. 8 on the 2200 block of Garnet Street. Officers have broadened their search to include Saskatoon, Calgary and Edmonton. Garneil Katherine Quewezance of Regina was reported missing by her […]
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New guide kick starts reconciliation in the justice system – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Oct 11, 2018 By Michelle Stewart, Associate Professor of Justice Studies; Director of the Community Research Unit, University of Regina THE CANADIAN PRESS This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ […]
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Saskatchewan man charged in death of family member – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Oct 8, 2018 SPIRITWOOD, Sask. – Saskatchewan police say a man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a family member. They say they were called to a home on Pelican Lake First Nation because of a reported altercation, where a man sustained life-threatening injuries. Police say […]
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Vigil inspires vice-chief to speak out on missing and murdered Indigenous women – The Prince Albert Daily Herald
“We need to be colour blind.” Tealight candles lit the dimmed gym at the Indian Metis Friendship Centre Thursday morning to recognize Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). Prince Albert’s Sisters in Spirit Vigil was one of many across Canada occurring annually on Oct. 4. It led the vice-chief of the Prince Albert […]
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The RCMP seeks your help in solving cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is looking for your help in solving outstanding cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Every year, for a period of 10 weeks, we highlight specific cases via social media. The start of the campaign in October was chosen to coincide with the Sisters in Spirit Vigil held by […]
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Apology for Sixties Scoop survivors could be months away – MBC Network Radio Online
Oct 4, 2018 The Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Saskatchewan has until the end of November to submit is final report of stories shared during six sharing circles taking place in October and November. That report is to be given to the Premier’s office as information to assist an apology from the province. A directive […]
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