News in Aboriginal Issues
Aboriginal woman settles lawsuit over 3½ years solitary confinement
A lawsuit against the government of Canada on behalf of a 26-year-old aboriginal woman who was held in solitary confinement in a federal prison for more than 3½ years has been resolved.
June 7: Save the date: PLE Learning Exchange Spring Symposium
Date Friday, June 7, 2013
Time 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Place 519 Church Street Community Centre, Toronto
Registration Free but required. Space is limited so register soon! Deadline: Friday, May 24, 2013
Email info@plelearningexchange.ca
This year's Learning Exchange symposium features a keynote speaker, workshops and discussion groups, show and tell, and opportunities to share learnings, strategies, and promising practices.
Provinces agree to press for national inquiry into missing aboriginal women
Nine of Canada's provinces pressed Wednesday for a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women across the country.
Ontario, federal government agree to improve schools for northern First Nations
Canada, Ontario, and a large group of northern First Nations have signed on to a joint plan to give the communities a larger say in the schooling of about 7,000 students.
B.C.'s provincial health officer critical of federal crime bill
B.C.'s provincial health officer, Perry Kendall, is calling on the Conservative government to revoke or amend its recent tough-on-crime legislation, over fears the new laws will adversely affect vulnerable native communities.
Canadian Human Rights Agencies Call for Action
Marking International Women's Day March 8, CASHRA released a motion urging the Government to implement a plan to address and prevent the root causes of violence against Aboriginal women and girls.
Métis win historic land dispute ruling in Supreme Court
The Manitoba Métis Federation had sought a declaration of the government's failure to implement a 1870 land deal.
Aboriginal corrections report finds 'systemic discrimination'
Aboriginal people are so vastly over-represented in Canada's federal prison system that current policies are clearly failing them, according to a new report by the Office of the Correctional Investigator.
March 24-28: Feathers of Hope Youth Forum
Date Sunday, March 24, to Thursday, March 28, 2013
Place Best Western Nor'Wester Hotel and Conference Centre, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Phone 807-624-1456
Email foh@provincialadvocate.on.ca
Delegates to this forum will speak to issues they experience within their communities, make recommendations, and begin development of a plan to address these issues.
Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto urges implemention of the recommendations in the 'First Nations Representation on Ontario Juries' independent review
Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto commends the report for raising the issues of the crises in the justice system for Aboriginal people in Ontario and for admitting that jury representation is only one example of the crisis.
