‘Funding is going to be key’ for national reconciliation council to be effective, says Yellowhead Institute report co-author
The Native Women’s Association hopes more Calls to Action will be fulfilled once Bill C-29 becomes law, but issues of resources and representation are some sticking points.
The deception and duplicity in denying Ontario Métis
Ontario Métis communities do not need the blessing of the current leadership of the Manitoba Métis Federation to exist anymore than the Cree in Alberta need the blessing of the Cree in Quebec to exist and govern themselves.
The year 2023: reconciliation in review
Perhaps 2024 will be the year that federal departments are forced to report on reconciliation measures, not just empty commitments and intentions. To paraphrase Cindy Blackstock: do the real work so you don’t have to apologize or pay out the settlements yet again.
Trudeau the PM who devoted the most political and financial capital to reconciliation
No one prime minister can overturn more than a century of governance mistakes, but the legacy Justin Trudeau is building will make sure that Canadians are invested in the changes that need to happen for true reconciliation.
Feds must prioritize Indigenous-led post-secondary education: Rebecca Jamieson
The federal government’s 2024 budget must prioritize Indigenous-led post-secondary education. Ontario’s Indigenous institutes, dedicated to offering accredited education rooted in Indigenous cultures and knowledge, give learners grounding to make meaningful contributions to Canadian society. In spite of this, Indigenous institutes are threatened by inadequate funding. The prime minister claims that no relationship is more important […]
The ultimate colonial conceit: uncritical ‘rights recognition’ policies must end
The Government of Canada must put an end to the policies embodied by bills C-53 and S-14.
‘I did it my way’: Senator Dupuis says goodbye to the Red Chamber
First appointed in November 2016, Independent Senator Renée Dupuis will reach her mandatory retirement date on Jan. 17. She looks back on a career focused on human rights and inclusivity.
First Nations-led committee looks to avoid past mistakes in payout of $23.3-billion child welfare settlement
The federal government can transfer the lump sum to third-party administrators as early as February 2024, with cheques going out to some First Nations children and families in late summer or fall.
Canada championing Indigenous rights in Ukraine’s struggle against Russia
Canada’s extensive experience in interacting with its Indigenous representatives can be valuable for Ukraine which is still in the early stages of restoring the rights of the Crimean Tatars.
Is it better to talk about unity and not practise it, or not talk about it at all?
Somehow the AFN always ends up in this place when selecting leaders: culture fighting against progress. Decolonized leadership is about the capacity to grow. I’ll vote for that.
