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B.C. appoints new Supreme Court masters
February 20, 2019 VICTORIA – The Government of British Columbia is appointing two new Supreme Court of B.C. masters to support the judiciary with the resources needed to continue providing access to justice. The appointment of Bruce Elwood, who takes his seat in Vancouver, was effective Feb. 19, 2019. Elwood received a bachelor of laws from […]
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West Coast LEAF Release: Budget 2019 brings welcome improvements in benefits but falls short on legal aid
February 19, 2019 VICTORIA – Today, the provincial government released Budget 2019. The budget takes important steps towards addressing poverty in the province. The budget also leaves disappointing gaps in services that will disproportionately impact women and other people impacted by gender-based discrimination. “This budget indicates political will to address poverty and implements some important […]
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BC Government: Premier’s statement on Women’s Memorial March
Feb. 14, 2019 VANCOUVER – Premier John Horgan; Melanie Mark, MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant; Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity; and Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation have issued the following statement to acknowledge the annual Women’s Memorial March for murdered and missing women and girls in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside: “Today, because […]
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UBCIC – Statement of Solidarity: No More Violence Against Women and Girls
February 13, 2019 Statement of Solidarity: No More Violence Against Women and Girls Vancouver, BC – February 13, 2019- The Coalition on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in BC stands with Secwepemc women, led by Jody Leon, Ida Manuel and other Secwepemc women seeking justice for horrific and deadly violence against women that […]
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BC Government: Premier’s statement on the Moose Hide Provincial Gathering and Day of Fasting
VICTORIA – Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in support of the Moose Hide Campaign’s Provincial Gathering and Day of Fasting on Feb. 13, 2019: “Today we recognize the Moose Hide Campaign and its work to end violence against Indigenous women and children, and encourage men to speak out and hold each other […]
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Indigenous-led art event raises $750 for Wet’suwet’en legal defence fund – Ubyssey Online
Feb. 12, 2019 A recent art event led by Indigenous student groups has raised $750 to support the Wet’suwet’en legal defence fund. Held on February 4, “The Time Is Now: Stand with Unist’ot’en” was organized by the First Nations Studies Student Association (FNSSA) in collaboration with the Indigenous Law Student Association and the Indigenous Leadership […]
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UNBC: Moose Hide Campaign events set for Prince George
February 11, 2019 Prince George, B.C. – The University of Northern British Columbia is collaborating with Prince George organizations and the provincial government this Wednesday to host the Moose Hide Campaign, a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men standing up against violence towards women and children. The day consists of a Provincial Gathering and a […]
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Indigenous women vigil set for Feb. 14 – The Daily Courier
A vigil for missing and murdered Indigenous women will be held on Feb. 14 at the Kelowna courthouse. The vigil, officially the Memorial Vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People, will begin at 5 p.m. Presented by the Native Women’s Association of Canada, it’s held to remember those who have died […]
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A V-day to remember – Castanet
Feb 10, 2019 A vigil is being held in Kelowna to remember indigenous women, girls and two-spirited people who have been murdered or gone missing. Everyone in Kelowna is invited to attend on Feb. 14 at the steps of the Kelowna Law Courts at 5 p.m. The Native Women’s Association of Canada has worked for […]
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New report on Indigenous Justice released as part of 11th B.C. Justice Summit
VICTORIA – Finding ways to build trust and make meaningful change to British Columbia’s justice system, in partnership with Indigenous peoples, were key themes at British Columbia’s 11th Justice Summit in November 2018. Planned in partnership with representatives from the B.C. Aboriginal Justice Council and the Métis Nation British Columbia, the event invited Indigenous leaders […]
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