Author: Jenny Kay Dupuis (page 6)
Quebec’s order of nurses looking to combat systemic racism against Indigenous communities
The Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) says it wants to address systemic racism in the health care network in relation to Indigenous people. In a statement, the Order says it wants to foster nursing practices that promote…
Judge upholds human rights compensation order for First Nations children
Canada has lost every battle so far in 14-year-old court fight that isn’t over yet. The Federal Court has upheld a trailblazing Canadian Human Rights Tribunal order requiring Ottawa to pay potentially billions of dollars to thousands of First Nations…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential…