Women suing to run for chief, vote on Whitefish First Nation
Two band members allege they are being discriminated against because of their marital status.
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Quebec adds $233 million to fight domestic violence after spate of killings this year
‘The plan and the investments we are announcing today contain a lot of measures… to offer proper services to First Nations and Inuit.’
Women helping lead change in Treaty 2 territory in Manitoba
Women in Treaty 2 in Manitoba are playing a key role in developing services and…
Cree engineering student wins $30K Polytechnique memorial scholarship
Site of the infamous ‘Montreal Massacre’ awards a scholarship to a female engineering student each year.
Justice advocates in Yukon calling on government to get a move on building halfway house for women
Little word on project since tender went out in August
Winnipeg advocates call for 24-hour safe space in the city
Advocates in Winnipeg are renewing the call for a 24/7 safe space amidst the COVID-19…
National advocacy group says government needs to listen before spending aid money
A national women’s advocacy group is pushing federal and provincial governments to listen to women…
Targeted: Inuit women face harassment – online and off
Warning: This story contains disturbing details of a sexual nature and strong language which some…
‘Not your father’s council’: Female majority elected in Dene community
A record number of women were voted in as councillors in the Yellowknives Dene First…