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Indigenous The Chrétien Liberal government led efforts to weaken the original draft United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, working secretly with Australia to develop a watered-down, state-friendly substitute in the early 2000s, newly released documents show. Canada and Australia crafted government-friendly UNDRIP substitute in 2002-03, documents showContinue Reading

Indigenous Two RCMP officers were called to the stand in the trial for three prominent land defenders charged with contempt of court for participating in the blockade of the Coastal GasLink pipeline. Police video shows three accused land defenders arrested Jackie McKay · CBC News · Posted: Jan 10, 2024Continue Reading

Indigenous First Nations Child and Family Caring Society executive director Cindy Blackstock says the situation has become so dire the society has begun paying costs itself so children can access needed care. Society files non-compliance motion against federal government, to go before Human Rights Tribunal FridayThe Canadian Press · Posted:Continue Reading

Indigenous Sleydo’, also known as Molly Wickham, is among three defendants charged with criminal contempt of court for blocking access to the Coastal GasLink pipeline in defiance of a court order. Three accused are charged with criminal contempt over Coastal GasLink pipeline blockades Jackie McKay · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

Indigenous A new policy that would bar Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) team members from participating in non-OLA-sanctioned clubs or events has been put on hold for the 2024 season following criticism from the lacrosse community. Policy removed from OLA website after community criticism Candace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: JanContinue Reading