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Advancing the fight against racism
Feb 21, 2025 Alberta’s government continues to take action to address racism and build a more inclusive province. Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism has released its second annual report, highlighting numerous government actions taken over the past year to combat racism, celebrate diversity and advance the implementation of recommendations outlined in Alberta’s Anti-Racism Action Plan. Launched […]
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Minister’s statement on racism in Northern B.C.
Feb. 20, 2025 VICTORIA – Christine Boyle, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, has released the following statement denouncing the recent defacing of the Treaty 8 Tribal Association’s office with racist and anti-Indigenous graffiti: “We stand together with Treaty 8 Nations and community leaders to denounce and condemn the racist vandalism that occurred over the […]
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Recipients for latest round of Anti-Racism Grants and Microgrants
Fifteen community organizations will receive a total of $375,000 in provincial funding for projects that promote cultural diversity, inclusion and efforts that help address racism. The recipients were announced today at a networking event that brought together past and present grant recipients. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the impact of the grants on […]
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What are the micro-aggressions Indigenous people in NL face and how do we fix them? – PNI Atlantic News
Feb 07, 2025 The wording used and the harm caused by signs spotted in Glenwood, NL recently lays bare a conversation surrounding micro-aggressions faced by Indigenous peoples and their prevalence in our society today. A sign spotted in Glenwood, NL, recently that has sparked outrage among some residents due to its blatant targeting of Indigenous […]
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‘Turned my stomach’: Sign targets Indigenous Peoples in Glenwood, NL, ignites outrage – The Spec
Feb. 5, 2025 A sign in Glenwood, NL, that targets Indigenous people is drawing outrage. The sign declares, “Attention: This is not Qalipu land or MicMac land. This land belongs to the public the people to use and enjoy public land.” Read More: https://www.thespec.com/news/canada/turned-my-stomach-sign-targets-indigenous-peoples-in-glenwood-nl-ignites-outrage/article_51fa5b2d-9f77-572d-a71a-04b8f01170d7.html
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‘Turned my stomach’: Sign targets Indigenous Peoples in Glenwood, NL, ignites outrage – The Telegraph
Feb 04, 2025 “It is so hurtful for the Mi’kmaq community and for anyone who’s a part of Qalipu or people in the area who are not a part of Qalipu.” A sign in Glenwood, NL, that targets Indigenous people is drawing outrage. The sign declares, “Attention: This is not Qalipu land or MicMac land. […]
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Indigenous family successful in discrimination claim against North Bay Transit – CBC
Jan 15, 2025 In April 2018 a bus driver prevented Paula Nakogee and her two sons from boarding a bus An Indigenous family has won compensation in a discrimination claim filed at the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal against North Bay Transit. Paula Nakogee and her two adult sons were prevented from boarding a bus in […]
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Matawa Chiefs Council Call for Removal of Private-Property Sign Spreading Hate Message Against First Nations in Ring Of Fire
January 8, 2025 THUNDER BAY, ON: The Matawa Chiefs Council today issued the following statement calling for the removal of a private-property sign in Geraldton, Ontario that spreads a hate message against First Nations in the Ring of Fire: “The ‘Tread on Them’ private-property sign at 6 Rosedale Point Road in Geraldton in the Municipality […]
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Woodworkers hope to carve out a home in NOTL for their annual show – Thorold Today
November 22, 2024 Members of the Niagara Woodcarvers Association and other carving clubs took over the NOTL Community Centre for two days for their annual show and competition With the success of this year’s Wonders of Wood show and competition held earlier this month in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Niagara Woodcarvers Association hopes to return to the […]
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AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Regional Chief Terry Teegee Condemn Unnecessary Use of Force Against First Nations Woman
(November 19, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and AFN British Columbia (BC) Regional Chief Terry Teegee strongly condemn the excessive use of force against a 16-year-old First Nations girl, who was forcibly restrained by security guards at a Surrey mall on […]
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