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“Something is not right”: Winnipeg’s police chief on systemic racism in Canada
Winnipeg Police Chief Danny Smyth says he sees the opportunity to create meaningful partnerships that can lead to positive police reform. Subscribe to CTV News […]
Continue reading“Complacency is killing our people”: Perry Bellegarde on systemic racism in the RCMP
National Chief Perry Bellegarde weighs in on what needs to be done to change racism in police forces in Indigenous communities. Subscribe to CTV News […]
Continue readingAFN Chief warns specific plan needed to address COVID-19 in First Nation communities
The federal government's $1-billion COVID-19 aid package earmarks funds for Indigenous services. But Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde warns there must be […]
Continue readingWet’suwet’en Chiefs and gov’t reach tentative deal
Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief Woos says the chiefs and the federal gov't have come to a tentative agreement in the B.C. pipeline dispute. Subscribe to CTV […]
Continue readingTrudeau’s change in tone on blockades “quite concerning”: Historian
Historian Sean Carleton discusses Justin Trudeau's comments on the ongoing blockades, and why the vague nature may leave the door open for action that could […]
Continue reading“We don’t want that pipeline,” says Wet’suwet’en hereditary chief
Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief Smogelgem was critical of the PM's words on Friday, pointing out that he has never spoken directly with them but instead sent […]
Continue readingPM Justin Trudeau’s full statement on blockades: “Barricades must come down”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference on the rail blockades and calls for Indigenous leaders to end them. Subscribe to CTV News to […]
Continue readingMinister Bill Blair: “There is an opening for amenable and peaceful resolution” to blockades
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says he thinks the time has come for the rail blockades to come down with the RCMP's offer. Subscribe to […]
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