As we mark Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the Durham Regional Police Human Trafficking Unit, in partnership with the Durham Children's Aid Society and Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag is going to share info and resources about this important issue throughout the week.

Today on #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay, we honour the lives of those affected, their families, communities and Nations. Together, we will #endhumantrafficking by raising awareness, sharing resources, and prosecuting offenders.

As we mark Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the Durham Regional Police Human Trafficking Unit, in partnership with Durham Children's Aid Society and Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag will be sharing information/resources about this important issue all week.

Human trafficking can look different for everyone. This short film, Oblivious, shows us what it can look like. When we know the signs to look for, we can better support the young person being affected. If you need support, please call 1-833-900-1010. bit.ly/3t09vmk

Today is #PinkShirtDay. This piece by Norval Morrisseau "Meeting of Young Spirits" reminds us of the purity of our spirits. At the end of the day, we are all Spirits walking together on Mother Earth, finding our purpose, seeking love and connection. Be kind to yourself and others

Congratulations to Dr. Barbara Fallon! We have had the privilege and honour to work alongside her various projects. Barbara had been instrumental in identifying and advancing advocacy for First Nations, Inuit and Métis child welfare issues.🧡 bit.ly/3DF8BAI

We were proud to host this announcement West Division DRPS to support our victim services partners Victim Services of Durham & Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag These teams do amazing work supporting intimate partner violence survivors & HT. Durham Regional Police is committed to working closely with them on these initiatives

Intimate partner violence & human trafficking have devastating impacts. That’s why we are investing $5.9M through to protect those at risk and survivors through 37 programs like SOS from Victim Services of Durham Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag & Durham Regional Police. news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

Collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous service agencies is critical, especially when responding to human trafficking that disproportionately affects Indigenous peoples. Grateful to be a part of this work to ensure Indigenous survivors are supported in a good way.

Durham Children's Aid Society is pleased to announce Kasserian Ingera - The Durham Model, a three-year project designed to address the overrepresentation of Black children and youth in care. Learn more at durhamcas.ca/durhammodel #DurhamModel #KasserianIngera

Received the sweetest letter from a young person who attended our March Break On the Land Camps and we just had to share. While we may not get everything perfect, it's moments like this that remind us that we are doing good work. Miigwech to this young person for spreading love🧡

In partnership with TD and First Book Canada, the vending machine allows kids at N’Amerind Friendship Centre to use free coins to buy culturally relevant books from Indigenous authors. It’s part of Start2Finish’s Indigenous Literacy Enhancement Project #LdnOnt

Housing is a basic human right and the time we spend fighting for this right could be put towards supporting the overall well-being of families like mental health and traditional parenting for example. thetyee.ca/Analysis/2022/…

🍓Join us August 4th, for our very first Land Camp! Enjoy a day of teaching, berry picking and fun and games! Lunch will be provided, as well as a $50 honorarium. Drop off and pickup is at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre. Register here tracksprogram.ca/oshkwazin-land…

My grandma once told me that Anishinaabe communities will be stronger and healthier when babies are born at home again

First Nations children have a right to return to their home communities while in care. This will be known and referred to as Devon's Principle. This is only 1 of 75 recommendations put forth by the Jury at the Inquest of Devon Freeman. 🧡 youtu.be/zNZk8Fngpok

Today is National #IndigenousVeteransDay. We honour the bravery and service of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Veterans. Chi miigwetch to each and every past, present and future ogichidaa (warrior) ✊🏽🪖🎖Alderville Cenotaph pictured below.

Tapping trees at the On the Land March Break camp 🍂🍁🍂 instagram.com/p/Cp0qIy4vw7t/…

Happy #PrideMonth & #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth! Decolonizing our minds and hearts will ensure the health, safety and well-being of all peoples.

Reconnecting with our original instructions will help us support our Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ relatives 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 #Pride #TwoSpirit #IndigenousPride #2SLGBTQ