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GN ready for cannabis legalization
IQALUIT, Nunavut (October 12, 2018) – The Government of Nunavut (GN) today outlined the major changes and impacts of the upcoming cannabis legalization, to ensure Nunavummiut are aware of all the implications ahead of October 17. A one-year non-exclusive agreement was signed between the Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NULC) and Canopy Growth, allowing for the […]
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The RCMP seeks your help in solving cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is looking for your help in solving outstanding cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Every year, for a period of 10 weeks, we highlight specific cases via social media. The start of the campaign in October was chosen to coincide with the Sisters in Spirit Vigil held by […]
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GNWT and RCMP conduct roadside alcohol and drug survey in Yellowknife
October 03, 2018 The Department of Infrastructure (INF), with assistance from the RCMP, conducted a roadside drug and alcohol survey from September 26- 29, 2018 in Yellowknife. The survey was to collect baseline data on the prevalence of impaired driving before the legalization of cannabis on October 17. This data will assist INF in creating […]
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Iqaluit Justice Committee seeking members
Do you have knowledge and experience with social issues, restorative justice and Inuit societal values? Interested in helping victims and offenders? The Iqaluit Justice Committee is looking for three community members – two elders and one middle generation individual. Justice committees in Nunavut use a community-based approach to assist victims of crime and work with […]
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Carcross to get new RCMP detachment, other stations to be renovated – CBC
RCMP also say a police officer from the Ross River region will move to the Kluane Lake region Sep 25, 2018 Three Yukon communities are getting new or upgraded RCMP facilities. Carcross will get a new detachment, while the Faro and Ross River police buildings will be renovated. The announcement was made Monday morning by […]
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Government of Yukon and RCMP announce policing infrastructure plans
The Minister of Justice and Yukon RCMP Commanding Officer have agreed to a capital plan that will guide investments in Yukon’s policing infrastructure until 2022. The plan includes a new detachment building in Carcross and renovations to the police buildings in Ross River and Faro. In parallel with the capital plan, the Government of Yukon […]
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Local organizations receive funding for prevention of violence against Aboriginal women and girls
Five community-based projects to help prevent violence against Indigenous women and girls are receiving a total of $148,000 in funding from the Prevention of Violence against Aboriginal Women Fund. The projects aim to address and prevent violence against Indigenous women and girls in Yukon communities through various initiatives, including raising awareness, healing and educational opportunities. […]
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In the news today, Sept. 19 – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 19, 2018 Five stories in the news for Wednesday, Sept. 19 ___ NAFTA TALKS RESUME AS DEADLINE LOOMS Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is back in Washington _ and back in search of a way to bridge the divide that’s keeping Canada out of a new North American free trade pact. Freeland […]
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Pangnirtung Justice Committee seeking members
18 September 2018 Do you have knowledge and experience with restorative justice, social issues and Inuit societal values? Interested in helping victims and offenders? The Pangnirtung Justice Committee is recruiting members. Justice committees in Nunavut use a community-based approach to assist victims of crime and work with people who have caused harm by committing […]
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Indigenous LGBTQ issues discussed at inquiry into violence against Indigenous women, in Northern Canada – RCI
A glaring gap in supports for LGBTQ and two-spirit Indigenous people is putting them at risk of harm, commissioners heard at the third day of hearings for the federal inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Iqaluit, in Canada’s east-Arctic. The third and final panel of the week, focused on decolonization and […]
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