Fans, colleagues pay tribute to lawyer, comedian and activist Candy Palmater
The Mi’kmaq host of The Candy Show died Christmas Day.
Kathleen Martens
Award-winning reporter Kathleen Martens covers western and northern Canada for aptnnews.ca. A veteran of the Brandon Sun, Sun Media and APTN Investigates, she is based in APTN’s head office, specializing in stories about property, women’s rights and community.
Special report rips feds’ record on reconciliation
Yellowhead Institute publishes third analysis of progress implementing TRC’s 94 Calls to Action.
Indigenous women make up nearly 50% of prison population: Report
Fewer non-Indigenous women are being incarcerated while the rate is the opposite for Indigenous women.
After 29 years in prison, Nerissa Quewezance makes parole – again
‘This is a very important step for Nerissa towards her freedom and towards her belief in herself,’ says lawyer.
Police charge ‘traditional healer’ in Saskatchewan with 7 counts of sexual assault
RCMP concerned there may be more potential victims
‘It’s shameful’: Advocates denounce lack of criminal charges against Nygard in his hometown
Two Indigenous women from Manitoba among Peter Nygard’s accusers
Feds need a commission to review ‘miscarriages of justice’ for Indigenous and Black inmates: Judges
‘The current system has failed to provide remedies for women, Indigenous or Black people,’ says Harry Laforme.
Innocence Canada looking to free Keeseekoose First Nations sisters after 3 decades in prison
Odelia and Nerissa Quewezance were convicted of 2nd-degree murder 29 years ago.
Lawyer pushing Saskatchewan Justice to help downgrade murder convictions of Keeseekoose First Nation sisters
Odelia and Nerissa Quewezance have spent 29 years in prison for a crime they say they didn’t commit.