Statistics Canada data shows that Indigenous women who were in the child welfare system are more likely to experience violence in their lifetime. 1/2 app.meltwater.com/report/626fbce…

This reinforces the urgent need to ensure the wellbeing of Indigenous children and provide supports to Indigenous women and their families. 2/2

The ongoing US investigation found marked and unmarked burial sites at the locations of 53 former Indigenous residential schools. thestar.com/politics/2022/… 1/2

A new program - Sage Techworks - gives the opportunity for Indigenous adults to get their foot in the Tech industry, by providing a 12-week job placement plus on-going mentorship. cbc.ca/news/canada/ca… 1/2

Indigenous lives matter. We need to see the implementation of a national alert system specifically for missing Indigenous people - including #MMIWG2S alerts and alerts for missing Indigenous children. thestar.com/news/canada/20…

The 11th edition of Kci-Niwesq is out! Read about the perspectives of Indigenous women of the North in our latest issue: nwac.ca/kci-niwesq

Enough is enough. We demand police services and justice systems listen to families of #MMIWG2S and thoroughly investigate all cases. No family should have to fight for the answers and justice they deserve. Read our full press release: 2/2

Every human being is born free and equal regarding dignity and rights. On International Day Against #Homophobia, #Transphobia and #Biphobia, we stand and work towards fair, #equalchoices and rights for all individuals, 1/2

This HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, we recognize the important work of volunteers, community members and researchers in finding treatment to #EndHIVEpidemic and prevent #HIV. 1/2

Statistics Canada is making a historic first step towards the inclusion of LGBTQ2S+ communities Canadians in its census data. aptnnews.ca/national-news/… 1/2

Indigenous women's lives should be safeguarded, protected and valued. Systems NEED to be implemented to prevent the violence and harm that continue to be directed at them. globalnews.ca/news/8822165/a… 1/2

The anticipation of Pope Francis' visit to Canada reflects the need for dialogue, for grief, and closure. We hope this visit will move the yardstick forward on the path toward #reconciliation with Indigenous people. thestar.com/news/canada/20…

A four-day inquest into the death of Chantel Moore confirmed what NWAC has been saying since 2020: this was homicide. This decision and the outlined recommendations are critical for both healing and in ensuring systemic changes to prevent future tragedies. globalnews.ca/news/8848043/p…

We were so honoured to be a part of yesterday’s Royal Visit 2022 at Rideau Hall! It was a wonderful event, a special thank you to Governor General of Canada for the invitation. #royaltourcanada2022

Despite being determined as a homicide, Chantel Moore's fatal shooting by a police officer, in New-Brunswick, leaves us with a lack of justice. That’s why NWAC announced today it will strike its own National Indigenous Justice Table to create a policing justice strategy. 1/2

NWAC is inviting AFN, CAP, ITK and MNC to work together on a united front to end police violence. Read our full release: bit.ly/3MBnxDs. 2/2

"There's growing recognition that Indigenous communities are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and that traditional ecological knowledge is vital to adapting to environmental changes." phys.org/news/2022-05-i…

What great news! Congratulations Jenn Harper, founder/owner of @CheekboneBeauty, on receiving Indspire’s Business & Commerce Award. We're thrilled to see an inspiring Indigenous women entrepreneur recognized for her outstanding achievements & leadership! northernontariobusiness.com/industry-news/…

“The time for ‘we didn’t know’ is over.”   To read #GGSimon’s full remarks at a memorial event commemorating one year since the confirmation of unmarked graves at a residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia, visit:   bit.ly/3LJy9Ps

Elder Alma Brooks is enjoying the spring apple blossoms on the grounds of our Wabanaki Resiliency Lodge in New Brunswick. This beautiful space will support Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people engage in land-based healing and traditional agricultural knowledge.