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RCMP: National Indigenous Peoples Day – Read about some of our projects and initiatives
The RCMP has a proud history of more than 140 years of service to First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. Today, we work in more than 600 Indigenous communities across Canada. Read about some of our activities and initiatives. An Eagle Staff to honour and acknowledge First Nations people in Canada Staff Sgt. Jeff Poulette […]
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NU Government: Justice of the Peace Appointments
21 June 2018 The Department of Justice is pleased to announce the appointment of a new full time Justice of the Peace in Iqaluit, and new Community Justices of the Peace in Arviat, Baker Lake, and Cambridge Bay: Full time Justice of the Peace: Joseph Murdoch-Flowers, Iqaluit Community Justices of the Peace: Brian Aglukark, […]
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Damage to the Baffin Correctional Centre
21 June 2018 The Honourable Jeannie Ehaloak, Minister of Justice, today released the following statement: “An incident occurred at Baffin Correctional Centre (BCC) overnight on June 20, 2018, as several inmates barricaded a section of the facility resulting in significant damage to the Charlie Unit. The incident ended without injuries to inmates or […]
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MMIWG: Official Statement by Commissioner Michèle Audette
June 20, 2018 On June 5th, I announced I would take time to reflect, analyze and consider my future participation in the National Inquiry in light of the Government of Canada’s deeply regrettable decision to deny the full extension requested by the Commissioners. Fully committed to my role as a Commissioner, I have always felt […]
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QIA Congratulates Premier-designate
Iqaluit, Nunavut – June 15, 2018 – Qikiqtani Inuit Association congratulates the Honorable Joe Savikataaq on his appointment as Premier-designate. “We have a strong working relationship with the Government of Nunavut on important initiatives and programs that impact Qikiqtani Inuit,” says QIA president P.J. Akeeagok, “I look forward to collaborating with Premier Savikataaq.” The previous Premier, […]
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Bully bylaw in Whitehorse raises concerns about free expression, profiling – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jun 10, 2018 By Amy Smart THE CANADIAN PRESS Critics are warning that a proposed bylaw targeting bullies in Whitehorse could lead to racial profiling and infringe on free expression rights. It’s a quandary that has plagued several jurisdictions that try to proactively stem bullying through legislation before the problem crosses a criminal […]
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Backgrounder: Government of Canada – National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
From: Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Backgrounder Ending violence against Indigenous women and girls is a top priority for the Government of Canada. On June 5, 2018, Minister Carolyn Bennett and senior officials from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Public Safety, Indigenous Services Canada, Status of Women Canada and Justice Canada held a media […]
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YT Government: Panel appointed to review Child and Family Services Act
The Government of Yukon today appointed six members to the Advisory Committee on the Child and Family Services Act. The committee will be chaired by Mo Caley-Verdonk from Dawson City. Also sitting on the panel are Doris Anderson, Lori Duncan, Debbie Hoffman, Rosemary Rowlands and Ray Sydney. Together, these individuals will undertake a broad review […]
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Woman from Katlodeeche First Nation wants support for victims of family violence – CBC
RCMP said there has been a slight increase in calls related to violence against women since 2017 May 29, 2018 A woman from Katlodeeche First Nation said she’s noticed the number of women facing domestic abuse is rising. The N.W.T. RCMP said there was a “slight increase” in 911 calls between Jan. 1 and May […]
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NU Government: National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week
May 27 to June 2, 2018 is National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, formerly known as National Victims Awareness Week. This year we remember missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and other victims and survivors of crime. The Department of Justice would like to remind Nunavummiut that victim services are available throughout the […]
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