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Northern health leader says language test is a barrier to Indigenous nurses

Northern health leader says language test is a barrier to Indigenous nurses

WINNIPEG — An English proficiency test for prospective registered nurses in Manitoba, even those who receive all their education in English, is a racial barrier that disproportionately affects Indigenous people, a health official in northern Manitoba
'Pandemic of suffering:' Manitoba chiefs press governments to fund regional hospital

'Pandemic of suffering:' Manitoba chiefs press governments to fund regional hospital

WINNIPEG — Chiefs of four remote First Nations in northeastern Manitoba are calling for the provincial and federal governments to build a health facility that can treat ongoing mental health andaddictioncrises for their growing populations.

Meridian Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Build Affordable Tiny Homes to be Located on First Nations Land

TORONTO, Nov.

Addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system in Québec

LA TUQUE, QC , Nov. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - Advancing reconciliation requires supporting culturally appropriate, Indigenous-led and community-based justice services. This is key to achieving systemic change in our justice system.

Newly established Indigenous Dental Association of Canada bringing together Indigenous dental professionals to improve oral

SASKATOON, TREATY 6 TERRITORY, SW, Nov.

Newly established Indigenous Dental Association of Canada bringing together Indigenous dental professionals to improve oral

SASKATOON, TREATY 6 TERRITORY, SW, Nov.
Transgender soul pioneer Jackie Shane subject of Heritage Minute

Transgender soul pioneer Jackie Shane subject of Heritage Minute

TORONTO — Groundbreaking transgender soul singer Jackie Shane is the focus of a new Heritage Minute.
Quebec judge says McGill work halted to avoid 'irreparable harm' to Mohawk plaintiffs

Quebec judge says McGill work halted to avoid 'irreparable harm' to Mohawk plaintiffs

MONTREAL — McGill University said Tuesday it will begin discussions with an Indigenous group that has raised concerns about unmarked graves after a court ruled that excavation work on a university expansion project would cause “irreparable harm.

Métis Nation of Alberta begins largest ratification vote in Canadian history for an Indigenous Nation

CALGARY, AB, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Voting began today for citizens of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) on a Métis Constitution, the next step towards self-government, self-determination, and reconciliation.

Engaging with Indigenous partners to address systemic discrimination and overrepresentation in the Canadian justice system

OTTAWA, ON, TRADITIONAL ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - The overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system is a serious and complex issue rooted in systemic racism and the legacy of colonialism.
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