Auditor General says health services on remote First Nations are sub-standard
OTTAWA – A damning report by the Auditor General (AG) has revealed that remote First Nations communities in Ontario and Manitoba are being forced to…
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Woodland Cree fear the impact of long term exposure to toxic chemicals from oil spills
The Woodland Cree First Nation (WCFN) , a signatory to Treaty 8, is located 90 km northeast of Peace River in northwestern Alberta. The First…
Ambrose Place wins a 2015 Homeward Trust ROOPH Housing Award
On March 5, 2015 Homeward Trust Edmonton (HTE) hosted its ROOPH Awards banquet and gala (Recognizes Outstanding Organizations and People in Housing). HTE is a…
UN report: Canada commits grave violation of rights for Aboriginal women
(March 6, 2015) (Ottawa, ON) In a report released March 6, 2015, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) concludes…
Blood Tribe declares a state of emergency in the war against drug abuse
(March 4, 2015) The Blood Tribe Chief and Council have declared a local state of emergency in response to the growing community concern of prescription…
What happened at the National Roundtable on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women ?
(Amnesty Int. Canada) — On February 27, 2015, the National Roundtable on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls brought together family members of missing…
Working together to prevent and address violence against Indigenous women and girls
OTTAWA, Feb. 28, 2015 /CNW/ – Indigenous families and leaders, Premiers, provincial and territorial Ministers and representatives and Ministers from the Government of Canada met February 27, 2015 in Ottawa on…
Report on violence against Indigenous Women supports need for National Public Inquiry
OTTAWA, Feb. 26, 2015 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said the research study released today by the Legal Strategy…
Poundmaker’s Lodge and CNFC launch addictions outreach program in Edmonton
Poundmaker’s Lodge and Treatment Centre (PLTC) and the Canadian Native Friendship Centre (CNFC) have launched a joint initiative in Edmonton, designed to assist clients in…
Homeward Trust Edmonton funds two Youth Warming and Access Centres
Edmonton, Alberta – February 18, 2015 – Homeward Trust Edmonton is providing funding to Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS) and Boyle Street Community Services…