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…
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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…
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…
National Gathering of Elders had a tremendous response in Edmonton
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – The overwhelming number of delegates to the inaugural National Gathering of Elders said it all. Well over 4000 individuals converged…
Update: National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
On August 11, 2017 Marion Buller, Chief Commissioner of the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls issued this statement on the…
Alberta Court of Appeal orders new trial in the 2011 death of Cindy Gladue
June 30, 2017, Toronto/Edmonton – On June 30, 2017, the Alberta Court of Appeal (ABCA) released its decision in R. v. Barton. The Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund…
National Inquiry travels across Canada to meet with families and survivors to prepare for Fall Community Hearings
(ANNews) – Chief Commissioner Marion Buller announced on July 6, 2017 that the National Inquiry is moving forward on the advice and guidance heard from…