March 17, 2022
Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Chief Thomas Neeposh, highlighted the Government of Canada’s support to the Cree Nation of Mistissini for their Mistissini Governance Project, which will revitalize Cree legal principles and traditions within their community.… Read more »
January 21, 2022
To read more about this funding opportunity, please go to: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/declaration/engagement/form/index.html The deadline for applications is Feb 18, 2022.
January 20, 2022
The Arbutus Law Group LLP team recognizes that COVID-19 is rapidly changing the reality faced by Indigenous communities across the country. We would like to extend our thanks to all those who are on the front lines of this public health emergency and those who… Read more »
December 7, 2021
Today the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the nominees for the 2021 Human Rights Awards. The annual awards recognize individuals who have made and/or continue to make meaningful contributions to advancing and furthering human rights in the province. Congratulations to partner, Catherine… Read more »
October 19, 2021
Vancouver Foundation is excited to announce that a new granting stream will open on November 15th — the Indigenous Priorities Granting Program (IPGP). This initiative will support First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities with $750,000 in flexible, one-time grants to Indigenous-led organizations operating in the lands… Read more »
October 5, 2021
Victoria Tuesday, October 5, 2021 8:30 AM Indigenous peoples throughout B.C. will now have access to legal services and supports online through a new Virtual Indigenous Justice Centre (VIJC), which will make it easier to navigate the justice system. “Throughout the pandemic, we’ve seen… Read more »
September 22, 2021
September 30, 2021 marks Canada’s first official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which will be observed annually hereafter. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday which gives Canadians the opportunity to acknowledge the intergenerational harm that residential schools caused Indigenous families… Read more »