May 13, 2022 The Métis National Council will continue to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of Survivors and a commitment to long-term action. Ottawa, ON – Following the Vatican’s announcement this morning, the Métis National Council welcomes Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Canada, while reiterating the need for an apology to happen in Canada for […]
May 13, 2022 Indigenous groups are welcoming news that Pope Francis plans to visit Canada this summer following his apology last month for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in residential schools. The Vatican said Friday that the pontiff is to stop in Alberta, Quebec and Nunavut, and that the capital cities of Edmonton, Quebec City […]
May 13, 2022 Pinning their hopes on ending violence against women and children, Niagara College hosted its first Moose Hide Campaign event on May 12, in partnership with Brock University. Held on Moose Hide Campaign Day, the day of ceremony calls for all Canadians — Indigenous and non-Indigenous – to take a stand against violence […]
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services has released two Request for Proposals (RFPs) is to provide Service Providers with an opportunity to be selected as a recipient of the Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) Phase 5, with each RFP representing a Capital and Operational funding component. The Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) Phase 5 is part of […]
May 12, 2022 The RSC Policy Briefing entitled “Investing in Canada’s Nursing Workforce Post-Pandemic: A Call to Action” is now freely and publicly available here. “Nurses represent the highest proportion of health care workers globally and have played an essential role in the ongoing efforts against COVID-19. Although the pandemic has magnified multiple vulnerabilities within […]
May 12, 2022 Mark Solomon has been appointed Senior Advisor to the President on Reconciliation and Inclusion, overseeing a new department dedicated to advancing the equitable Seneca. Formerly the Dean of Students and Indigenous Education, Mr. Solomon will report directly to President David Agnew, and work with stakeholders across Seneca to advance the institution’s progress […]
May 12, 2022 Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok to discuss shared priorities. The Prime Minister and Premier discussed Nunavut’s newly released Ktujjiluta Mandate and emphasized the important work undertaken to bring together the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, and Inuit organizations on priority items, especially on investing in […]
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada May 13, 2022 Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada is working hard to protect our oceans and the marine life they sustain. Lost, abandoned and discarded fishing gear, or ghost gear, can stay in our water for hundreds of years, causing harm to marine mammals, fisheries, and habitats. Through […]
May 12, 2022 Board receives updates on new residence, Anti-Racism Task Force and Indigenous Community Relations at May meeting The Trent University Board of Governors held its fifth regular meeting of the academic year on Friday, May 6, 2022 with the following highlights. In her opening remarks, Board chair Debra Cooper Burger highlighted University news […]
May 12, 2022 The Moose Hide Campaign began in 2011 as a grass-roots Indigenous lead movement against violence towards women and children. Today, it has grown into a nation-wide crusade. Canadore College has supported the campaign from the beginning, and this year held a special event at the College Drive Campus. “The Moose Hide Campaign […]
