News in Aboriginal Issues
Helpline for Indigenous women expands service throughout Ontario
The service is available in 13 Indigenous languages through translation.
October 25: Community Information Session in Thunder Bay
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Italian Cultural Centre (Trade Room), 132 Algoma St. S., Thunder Bay
The Northwestern Ontario Women's Centre invites you to a FREE community information session on The Office of the Children's Lawyer (OCL).
Indigenous children still being treated unequally by provinces, says advocate
Cindy Blackstock says that the provinces are still denying Indigenous kids access to services that are available to non-Indigenous kids.
Politicians can't interfere with where and how Tori Stafford's killer serves her time: Opinion
The separation of powers between legislators and judicial and administrative decision-makers is vital to safeguard the rule of law: Columnist.
Countdown to #A2J2018
Ontario's third annual Access to Justice Week begins on Monday, October 22, online registration opens soon.
Coroner's Report Shows Urgent Need for Change
Ontario's Chief Coroner reported on the losses of 12 young people who died while in care of child welfare agencies.
Sixties Scoop survivors now eligible for compensation after approval of settlement
Individuals who were affected by the Sixties Scoop are eligible to receive up to $50,000, depending on the number of claims made.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission leaves most calls to action unmet, despite federal government's commitment
Few of the 76 calls to action that fall under federal jurisdiction have been fully met, and many have not advanced beyond the initial stages.
After decades of silence, Canada's one-time most dangerous woman slams justice system
Neve was just the second woman in the country to be declared a dangerous offender in 1994, and at 21, she expected to spend the rest of her life in prison on an indefinite sentence.
Kinna-Aweya Legal Clinic 40th Anniversary Celebration 1978 – 2018
In 1978, the clinic opened its doors as "Thunder Bay District Native Legal Counselling Services". It is the first indigenous legal clinic in Ontario. Kinna-aweya is the Ojibwa word for "everyone".
