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Katzie aim to restore safety on reserve – BCLocalNews.com
Aug 18, 2017 Emily-Ann Chick didn’t think much about it a few weeks ago when she posted a comment about her little sister being scared by a woman walking around on the Katzie Reserve without any clothes. Chick relayed her frustrations on social media, which resulted in Katzie First Nation chief Susan Miller calling an […]
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Federal Ombudsman finds federal grant program for victims not meeting its objectives
Ombudsman calls for a more victim-centred approach August 16, 2017 – Ottawa – Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime The Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, Sue O’Sullivan, today released her systemic review of the Federal Income Support for Parents of Murdered or Missing Children (PMMC) grant program established in 2013 by Employment and […]
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Evacuated Williams Lake man last seen Aug. 4 – BCLocalNews.com
Aug 14, 2017 The RCMP are asking the public’s assistance locating David Michael Jeff of Williams Lake. Jeff who is 67 years old evacuated from Williams Lake due to the wildfire situation on July 15 and was last seen in Kamloops on Friday, Aug. 4. Jeff, who is familiar to people in Williams Lake, is […]
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Paddling Together for Reconciliation and Legal Transformation – Slaw.ca
On July 14, 2017, the Government of Canada released a set of Principles Respecting the Government of Canada’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples. These principles are intended to guide an ongoing review of Canada’s laws, policies and operational practices designed: [T]o help ensure the Crown is meeting its constitutional obligations with respect to Aboriginal and treaty […]
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A just society requires properly funded legal aid – BCLocalNews.com
Aug 9, 2017 In Canada, we proudly call ourselves a “just society.” We are fortunate that the rule of law is a cornerstone of our constitution. Through it, everyone — all public and private persons, institutions and organizations, including government — is bound by and entitled to the benefit of laws publicly made. However, without […]
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BCGEU granted standing at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
“The essential work of our members has been recognized by the commission and they’ve asked to hear from them directly” — Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President Vancouver (2 Aug. 2017) — The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU/NUPGE) has been granted standing in the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) […]
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CBC Investigates – RCMP suit alleges racist, sexist work environment – CBC
Vancouver Island officer claims supervisors did nothing despite complaints Aug 08, 2017 A lawsuit filed in B.C. against the RCMP alleges that a supervisor in the Comox Valley detachment harrassed and made derogatory comments against women and First Nations people. The documents, filed in B.C. Supreme Court, name several supervisors, including the former commanding officer […]
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District of Squamish and Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Emergency Program receives national Award of Excellence
District of Squamish and Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Emergency Program receives national Award of Excellence SQUAMISH, B.C. – The District of Squamish and Squamish Nation have received the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP)/Motorola Award for Excellence in Emergency Preparedness. The award was presented at the CACP Annual Conference in Montréal on Sunday, July 16. “Our work […]
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Canada falling short on Trudeau’s pledge to help Indigenous children, advocates say – National Observer
July 31, 2017 The numbers are shocking — in 2016, the federal government was found by the Human Rights Tribunal to be racially discriminating against the estimated 165,000 First Nations children who live on reserves. Aboriginal children are vastly over-represented in Canadian child welfare statistics, both on and off reserve: In 2016, a Statistics Canada report found […]
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Changes to administrative segregation and mental health policy
July 31, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has made important changes to the way inmates with significant mental health needs are managed, and to the policy framework for administrative segregation. As of tomorrow, August 1, 2017, there are specific groups of inmates who will not be […]
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