Ambitious Liberal budget with billions in spending has supporters and critics
The federal government’s new proposed budget is being praised for committing money to a number…
Native Women’s Association of Canada
NWAC applauds ruling that strikes down law barring judges from imposing conditional sentences
‘Our young people are over-represented in prisons across this county,’ says NWAC.
Feds attacked for delay in MMIWG inquiry response plan
‘We hope the Indigenous women and girls of Canada have not been abandoned.’
Worried about COVID-19? Call an Elder
Being isolated and distanced during the pandemic can cause concern, fear and even boredom. Especially…
NWAC suspends President Francyne Joe, puts interim leader in place
The Executive Council of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) has suspended its president, Francyne…
NWAC special meeting to decide fate of president cancelled
The board of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) met for two hours on…
NWAC board to meet Saturday to decide fate of president
As the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) prepares to vote on the future of…
Future of NWAC president to be decided at special meeting in coming weeks
The board that oversees the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) will hold a meeting…
Champion of reconciliation – or slap in the face? Some Indigenous leaders divided over budget
Frustration is one word Francyne Joe, president of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)…