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May 8, 2024
British Columbia commits to reconciliation with new action plan
First Peoples Law Report: Vernon Matters – The province of B.C. will be undertaking several reconciliation actions in the government building. B.C.’s new Reconciliation Action Plan outlines efforts to address historical injustices and ways to build new relationships with Indigenous Peoples. “As Speaker, it’s my priority to ensure every person who visits the Parliament Buildings...
February 6, 2024
Métis National Council Commends Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee’s Adoption of Bill C-53
NationTalk: Yesterday, the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee (INAN) confirmed adoption of Bill C-53, the Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act. The Métis National Council supports this decision and looks forward to swift passage of the bill in the House of Commons. As part of the INAN...
February 6, 2024
Celebrating Louis Riel
New bill recognizing Riel sets the stage for annual Louis Riel Day celebration NationTalk: UM Today News– This year’s Louis Riel Day marks the first celebration since the introduction of a bill to recognize Riel as Manitoba’s honorary first premier. UM Today spoke with three members of the Métis community at the University of Manitoba about the significance...
July 27, 2023
Sixty-eight organizations receive grants to help shape anti-racism legislation
NationTalk: VICTORIA – Racialized people can now share their perspectives in culturally safe spaces as 68 organizations across B.C. receive more than $300,000 to engage community members on the development of new anti-racism legislation. “Too many people in B.C. experience systemic racism every day,” said Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives. “Part of how we...
June 22, 2023
An important step in upholding the human rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada
NationTalk: Department of Justice Canada – June 21, 2023: The implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UN Declaration Act) will build a better, more equitable future for both Canada and Indigenous peoples. Together with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, we are moving forward and honoring nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, and...
December 21, 2022
Manitoba Government Launches EngageMB Survey to Inform New Water Action Plan
NationTalk: Manitobans Invited To Help Shape Water Strategy Action Plan: Wharton The Manitoba government is announcing the launch of online public engagement to seek input for the first water strategy action plan under the new water management strategy, Environment, Climate and Parks Minister Jeff Wharton announced today. “We’re inviting all Manitobans to provide feedback and...