Category Archives: Social
Drug users at greater risk of dying as services scale back in second wave of COVID-19
OTTAWA — Under fluorescent lights, Wendy Muckle surveys the supervised consumption site that sits in quiet contrast to Ottawa's peppy ByWard Market nearby. Users filter into the brick building — dubbed "the trailer," a nod to the service's former digs ...
A primer on the Coastal GasLink pipeline
Here is a look at the Coastal GasLink pipeline project and its history: The project: B.C. Premier John Horgan announced provincial support for the project on Oct. 2, 2018. He said LNG Canada's decision to build a $40-billion liquefied natural gas
A chronology of the Coastal GasLink pipeline in British Columbia
Here is a timeline of a liquefied natural gas pipeline dispute in British Columbia, which led to rail disruptions a year ago by people showing solidarity with the hereditary Wet'suwet'en chiefs opposing the Coastal GasLink project: Dec. 31, 2019: The B...
‘We’re still in it’: Wet’suwet’en push forward on rights recognition
Tensions had reached a boiling point over a natural gas pipeline in northern British Columbia when a Wet'suwet'en hereditary chief said he made a phone call that changed everything. Na'moks, who also goes by John Ridsdale, was among a group of
Metis Nation of B.C. suspends president, citing ‘breach’ of policies, procedures
VANCOUVER — The Metis Nation of B.C. says its board of directors has voted to suspended its elected president, alleging there has been a breach of its policies and procedures. Its board of directors say in a statement that Clara Morin
‘Your Land’? Some Native Americans question inaugural song
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — On the first day of Joe Biden's presidency, Native Americans had reason to celebrate. Biden halted construction of the border wall that threatened to physically separate Indigenous people living on both sides. He also revoked a permi...
Consent at heart of Ontario’s vaccination plan for remote First Nations communities
Ontario's plan to vaccinate the populations of its most remote First Nations communities against COVID-19 faces many challenges, but Indigenous leaders say that earning the trust of the people must be a priority. Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler of Nishnawbe ...
Indigenous services minister says Quebec premier should show ‘humanity’ to homeless
OTTAWA — Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller is criticizing the Quebec premier's refusal to exempt homeless people from the provincewide curfew. Miller reacted today to the recent death of Raphael "Napa" Andre, a 51-year-old Innu man found...
Ottawa advocating to prioritize vaccines for Indigenous people: Miller
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government is working with the provinces to prioritize vaccinating Indigenous people against COVID-19, including those who live in urban centres and other places where the provinces pro...
Legault nixes call for COVID-19 curfew exemption, saying it could used to avoid fines
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier Francois Legault says he won't grant a curfew exemption for Montreal's homeless population, telling reporters Tuesday he has confidence that police will use their good judgment in dealing with cases. Legault told reporters dur...
