It’s time we finally got rid of what isn’t working for us — even if that means parting ways with long-
established advocacy organizations or demanding better of our leaders
Canada has yet to develop a plan to deal with the humanitarian crisis in foster care where Indigenous children make up 50 per cent of all cases
The mainstream media’s need to paint white men who do horrific things as nice people who suddenly snapped remains a glaring problem in coverage of violent crime in Canada
While it may be uncomfortable at times, Canadians should embrace the struggle over pipeline plans in Wet’suwet’en territory as an opportunity for social change
Of all the events that have defined the last decade, the rise of the historic Idle No More movement would have to rank at the top of the list
But Trudeau’s minority faces the dual challenge of trying to hold on to power and, at the same time, taking the necessary action to address climate change and the crises affecting Indigenous communities
Bernier’s positions on multiculturalism and immigration serve as important red flags in this election – they’re not much different than Scheer’s
Canada’s denial of race-based genocide has allowed systemic violence against Indigenous women and girls in particular to continue in plain sight. The only question now should be what is Canada going to do about it?
Approval of the Kinder Morgan expansion is proof that even the most charming leader who is “absolutely” committed to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will ignore those rights in the name of corporate interests
Looked at from a human rights framework, Canada is culpable for 15-year-old Indigenous girl’s death – this may upset criminal law experts, mainstream political commentators and online haters, but sadly it is a fact
It’s not just a few bad apples, Canada has a major problem with racism, abuse and sexualized
violence when it comes to policing Indigenous communities
This year, the federal government plans to spend half a billion dollars on events marking Canada’s 150th anniversary, prompting a great deal of debate about its historical treatment of Indigenous peoples. The majority of Canadians don’t have all the facts about that, while First Nations continue to live the crisis-level effects of that legacy. Perhaps Canada should cancel its celebrations and undertake the hard work necessary to make amends.
