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Feds taking steps to end human trafficking of Indigenous women – The Spec
February 6, 2025 A recent conference in Ottawa brought stakeholders together to examine how to better keep Indigenous women and girls safer in Canada, with federal leaders touting the progress that has already been made. The third annual National Indigenous-Federal-Provincial-Territorial (IFPT) Meeting on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people wrapped up last […]
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Indigenous Bar Association in Canada Condemns Lenient Sentence in R. V. DeJaeger, demands Stronger Judicial Accountability & Recognition of Systemic Violence by Institutions
Feb. 04, 2025 FOR IMMMEDIATE RELEASE – The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (IBA) is deeply dismayed by the six-year sentence imposed on Eric DeJaeger, a Catholic priest who sexually abused multiple Inuit children in Igloolik between 1978 and 1982. This lenient sentence erodes public confidence in the justice system and falls woefully short of […]
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Minister’s statement on Access to Justice Week
Feb. 4, 2025 VICTORIA – Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement on Access to Justice Week, from Feb. 3-7, 2025: “Access to Justice Week is an opportunity to reflect on how B.C.’s justice system can best work for British Columbians. This year’s theme is: What does the future of access to justice look […]
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Anishnabek Police officer has blunt assessment of drug enforcement issues on NFN land – North Bay Nugget
Feb 04, 2025 Sgt Chantal Larocque spoke at last week’s Indigenous Community Wellness Summit: Address Homelessness and Substance Use Together Chantal Larocque was very happy to get a chance to address the Indigenous Health and Wellness seminar last week. Larocque is a Sgt. with the Anishnabek Police Service with over 30 years’ experience in policing. […]
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Minister’s statement on RCMP Appreciation Day
Jan. 31, 2025 VICTORIA – Garry Begg, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in recognition of BC RCMP Appreciation Day: “Across British Columbia, from our busiest cities to remote villages and Indigenous communities, we depend on our police officers to protect our neighbourhoods and businesses, while fostering community connections. […]
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Saanich police take part in ‘inspirational’ Indigenous workshop – Sooke News Mirror
January 31, 2025 The Kairos Blanket Exercise explores the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada Exploring historic relationships took centre stage for Saanich police staff who participated in a Kairos Blanket workshop Jan. 28. “Tina Savea and her sons guided us through 500 years of history, where we stood on blankets representing the […]
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Presented by UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service: Lighting the Fire Within Gathering
Monday, March 24th and Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 8:30am to 4:30pm Sheraton Toronto Centre Hotel 123 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON This two-day gathering highlights the work of the Lighting the Fire Within initiative and brings together staff from UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service, leading cultural, mental health, and trauma informed experts to share learnings and […]
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Access to Justice Week BC: February 3 to 7, 2025
January 30, 2025 “What does the future of access to justice look like?” This year, Access to Justice Week in BC will focus on this important question and examine how technology and inclusivity can create equitable solutions for individuals and communities with unmet legal needs. The week, organized annually by Access to Justice BC, is […]
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Former Priest Sentenced for Sex Crimes Against Children
Iqaluit (Nunavut) – January 30, 2025 – Today, in the Nunavut Court of Justice, Eric Dejaeger was sentenced to six additional years in prison for historical sexual offences against seven children. The crimes were committed in the Hamlet of Igloolik in what is now Nunavut, where he was one of the local priests, between 1978 and 1982. […]
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Armed Forces name former MP as first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper – Lethbridge News Now
Jan 30, 2025 WINNIPEG — The Canadian Armed Forces have named its first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper. The military is set to host a ceremony tonight in Winnipeg for Warrant Officer Robert-Falcon Ouellette, who is also to be promoted to captain. The military says the new position is part of its effort to embrace and welcome […]
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