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Ministers Dempster and Hogan Address the Provincial Indigenous Women’s Steering Committee Gathering
November 28, 2023 The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, and the Honourable John Hogan, KC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, were pleased to be invited to participate in the annual Provincial Indigenous Women’s Steering Committee Gathering, which took place on November 27 and 28 in Cormack. Unique in Canada, […]
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Anti-Hate Community Support Fund grant applications are now open
Nov. 28, 2023 VICTORIA – Community organizations throughout the province that have experienced or are at risk of experiencing hate-motivated crimes are encouraged to submit grant applications for the Anti-Hate Community Support Fund. Financial support from the fund will be provided to places of worship, cultural community centres and other at-risk groups such as 2SLGBTQ+ organizations. Funding can […]
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CPKN/CACP Forum on Principles and Practices of Authentic Engagement with Indigenous Communities
The Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN) and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) are working in collaboration with the Vancouver Police Department to host a two-day forum on Principles and Practices of Authentic Engagement with Indigenous Communities. Historically, government agencies have rarely prioritized authentic engagement with Indigenous peoples. The relationships between public safety […]
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Secure Firearms, Safer Communities – Safety Campaign Encourages Firearms Safety in Saskatchewan
November 27, 2023 The Government of Saskatchewan is promoting the importance of firearms safety and licensing through a new safety campaign that will be broadcast on radio, billboards and social media throughout the winter months. This year’s campaign tagline is “Secure Firearms. Safe Communities.” “This firearms safety campaign is an important step in educating Saskatchewan […]
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Statement from Minister McLean on the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
27/11/2023 Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement: “This year the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign began on November 25. This annual campaign, which takes place internationally, across Canada and in the Yukon illuminates the collective efforts of so many organizations and individuals […]
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Special interlocutor ‘waiting’ for bill criminalizing residential school denialism – Interior News
Nov 27, 2023 Feds made Holocaust denialism illegal last year Canada’s justice minister is considering options raised by the independent adviser on unmarked graves, who says Indigenous leaders want Canada to move on criminalizing residential school denialism. Kimberly Murray called on lawmakers to consider “legal mechanisms” that could address the practice of denying or minimizing […]
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Standing Against Gender-Based Violence from Nov. 25 to Dec. 6 – Onward, Always
A message from Richard Jock, Chief Executive Officer; and Dr. Nel Wieman, Acting Chief Medical Officer The FNHA is commemorating the annual global campaign against gender-based violence that runs from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10 (International Human Rights Day). This important campaign is a designated time […]
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Firearms Office Signs Safety Education Agreement With Métis Nation Saskatchewan
Today government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan to advance firearm safety and education for Métis Nation citizens in Saskatchewan. The Memorandum outlines opportunities for partnership between the Saskatchewan Firearms Office and the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, such as promoting firearms licenses and raising public awareness about the importance of firearms safety. […]
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Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
VICTORIA – Premier David Eby and Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have released the following statement in honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: “Today, we join people in B.C. and around the world in calling for an end to gender-based violence and renewing our commitment to supporting […]
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Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: Ministers Fir and Wilson
Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir and Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement recognizing International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence: “This is a time where people around the world work together to raise […]
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