Since 1974, the Native Women's Association of Canada has advocated for Indigenous women, girls & gender-diverse people. We brought the #MMIWG crisis to light.
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Joyce Echaquan went to the hospital for medical help. Instead, she was told she’s stupid, only good for sex and she would be better off dead as she pleaded for help before dying. This racism in the health care system is deeply disturbing and unacceptable.
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Today, we're wearing orange to honour the Indigenous children and families affected by residential schools in Canada - a colonial system that left generational scars on the Indigenous community.
Artwork shared from Michelle Stoney (@mstoneyart on Instagram).
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Manitoba First Nation is honoring the Humboldt Broncos community with beautiful traditional star blankets that were sewn with love. Read more here: buff.ly/2rBWnnU
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Every child matters. Tomorrow, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, let's reflect on and remember the inexcusable harm done to generations of children by the residential school system.
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Monday is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (#NDTR), also known as #OrangeShirtDay. It's a time for us to reflect and remember: Every Child Matters.
Artwork shared from @morning.star.designs on IG
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Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people leading the 2019 Ottawa Women’s March. #WomensMarch2019 #StopDiscriminating #WomensWaveOttawa2019
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What a hurtful and disappointing statement. A genocide was committed against Indigenous people, against our children. Where is the pride in raising Canada’s flags? @erinotoole, we ask you to retract your statement and think about the impact of your words. ow.ly/LKAB50FYVZL
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These are nothing less than genocide camps and today we reiterate our demand to have the federal government and the churches involved criminally charged. 2/2 thestar.com/news/canada/2021…
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NWAC seeks to extend sincere congratulations to @briglacquette on being the only First Nations woman to make 🇨🇦 Olympic hockey team in history. Our Indigenous women, girls & Two-Spirit people have an #Indigenous role model to look up to in this year’s Olympics. #PyeongChang2018
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Our hearts break for this latest discovery. These cannot be called residential schools. Schools are places we send our children to be educated, respected and cared for. 1/2
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Happy National Ribbon Skirt Day! Today is a day to celebrate and honour Indigenous women across Canada by wearing traditional regalia. Let's use this day as an opportunity to learn about Indigenous traditions and cultures. #NationalRibbonSkirtDay #NWAC #indigenousculture
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“If I Go Missing,” features the story of Brianna Jonnie, who sent an emotional letter to the Winnipeg Chief of Police urging them to do better by her and other Indigenous women and girls. ❤️👗
Watch the CBC story via our link or click here: cbc.ca/books/if-i-go-missing…
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Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! This year, we are reflecting on the strength and resiliency of all Indigenous people.
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The horror of 215 First Nation’s children’s bodies found buried near a BC residential school is beyond comprehension. And to those who slough it off as “ancient history”, shame on you.
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We are horrified by the discovery of 751 unmarked graves at the Marieval school in Saskatchewan. Today, we’re writing to the Attorney General of Canada to demand that charges be laid in the deaths of Indigenous children at residential schools. 1/3
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The ongoing US investigation found marked and unmarked burial sites at the locations of 53 former Indigenous residential schools.
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In Canada, we live under the rule of law. The law does not allow those who are responsible for the deaths of children to walk free with impunity.
View our full statement here: ow.ly/kym950FhVB4 3/3
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Every June 21, Indigenous peoples across Canada are joined in solidarity to celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay The summer solstice – the longest day of the year – is an important symbol for our people. The creation stories we tell focus on the human relationship to our world.
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With Halloween this weekend, we would like to remind everyone that Indigenous people are not a costume. Pocahontas, Cowboys and "Indians", and our regalia are not costumes. Our culture is not a costume.
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As communities in Canada and the US continue to search #ResidentialSchools, all Indigenous people must have access to support that is grounded in culture, and trauma-informed approaches, as we face more evidence of the traumatic and painful findings. 2/2
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“She tried to wheel herself away from the operating room, but the doctor wheeled her right back in the direction of the same operating room.”
Indigenous women are still being forced and coerced into sterilization. globalnews.ca/news/7920118/i…
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On the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women, NWAC calls for action and accountability to address the ongoing violence our women and girls face. We need healing and resiliency in order to end this cycle of violence. #EndVAW #VAW #December6
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Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We must remember, we must honour, and we must act today, tomorrow, and in the future until all Indigenous peoples can live a life that includes success, prosperity, safety and equality.
#RememberHonourAct #NWAC
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1/2 Today is #RedDressDay, a day to honour #MMIWG2S+. Inspired by Jamie Black, a Métis artist from Manitoba who hung hundreds of red dresses to represent #MMIWG, this day raises awareness about the disproportionate violence that Indigenous women, girls, & 2SLGBTQ+ people face.
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Today is #WorldChildrensDay! Indigenous youth Autumn Peltier, is an activist of clean drinking water for all communities in Canada. She is also the only Canadian nominee for the International Children's Peace Prize. #Indigenous #youth
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Today is #InternationalInuitDay! Established in 2006 by the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC), this day is meant to celebrate Inuit culture and identity!
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NWAC is honouring #OrangeShirtDay today! Don't forget to wear orange to support and honour residential school survivors and reconciliation. #EveryChildMatters
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Today is #RedDressDay2023, when we honour all the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and their families, everywhere.
#RedDressDay #NoMoreStolenSisters #NWAC
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Yesterday, we held a commemoration ceremony to honour and remember our missing and murdered sisters, mothers, grandmothers and aunties. 50+ red dresses were hung from trees along our pathway. #MMIWG
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"I often say to folks that if you ever want to see examples of unconditional love, fierce protection and enormous amounts of courage and resiliency, all you need to do is look at MMIWG families.”
Families show fierce love to honour #MMIWG.
#SISVigils
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This #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, celebrate Indigenous Peoples by learning about our history, culture & perspectives. Right now, as individuals across this country and around the world stand up against systemic racism, we have an opportunity for real change. Help us create it.
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"If Indigenous fishers had gone on a rampage, RCMP would have used force.”
Read this great op-ed by legal expert Adam Bond, a member of our NWAC team.
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🚨 Four years after the final report on #MMIWG, the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls persists. We urgently need change. On #RedDressDay, let's stand in solidarity to honor the lives lost and demand justice.
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Today is #RedDressDay, a time to honour our women & remember our promise to do better. We urge you to remind your gov't of its commitment to a National Action Plan & implementation of #CallsforJustice. Today and every day, we call for an end to the genocide & for #NoMoreMMIWG.
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We’re delighted with the appointment of Mary Simon, Canada's first #Inuit #GovernorGeneral. Eminently qualified, Ms. Simon has shown a commitment to human rights, and Indigenous issues. The perspective she will bring to the role is an important step towards reconciliation.
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On behalf of NWAC, we share our most sincere condolences for the family, friends and community of Murray Sinclair, OC. He inspired so many, leading with heart and spirit.
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Every year, on Oct. 4th, NWAC calls for transformational change to end the genocide of #MMIWG. Every year, we seem to go unheard by the Canadian government. This cycle cannot go on. We must see immediate change to end this systemic violence.
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We couldn't help but share this gorgeous ribbon dress, created by Michelle Luna.
Check out her Instagram for more of her work: @bitterwaterforredhouse
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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has already conducted the investigation into these deaths. We have the evidence of first-hand witnesses of the torture and abuse. 2/3
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In honour of MMIWG, this red dress hangs year round.
On Red Dress Day, we encourage you to hang a red dress to remember and honour MMIWG and share it with us.
You can share photos or videos with us by tagging us here or on TikTok at nwac_ca.
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Not only is June #IndigenousHistoryMonth, it's also the first anniversary of the release of the Final Report on #MMIWG. Let's honour this month be reading and implementing the 231 #CallsforJustice.
Join us in celebrating #IndigenousHistoryMonth.
Throughout the month of June, we will be taking a look at First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who have made an impact in history and those who continue to influence today.
Who is your hero?
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We gave @Canada the benefit of the doubt hoping their action plan would address the genocide against Indigenous women. It doesn’t.
So we’re filing a human rights complaint and calling for an International investigation.
#MMIWG #MMIWG2S #Genocide #CallsForJustice
ALT The press release can also be found on our website: https://www.nwac.ca/news/
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June is Indigenous History Month and Pride Month. We’re celebrating both all month long!
🌈 Artwork shared from Two-Spirit artist, @qasgusi_artwork on IG
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Orange Shirt Day is tomorrow! Let us be reminded of over 150,000 Indigenous children sent away and left with the lasting effects of residential schools. Let’s create awareness and understanding in our communities of this upcoming day. #EveryChildMatters #WeAreOrange
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#IndigenousPeoplesDay is an official day of celebration for Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. On this day, the National Women’s Association of Canada joins with others in the Indigenous community to recognize and honour our rich cultures and heritage.
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Today, for #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, we’re calling on Canadians to immerse themselves in Indigenous literature, culture & history. Standing up against racism requires education and action. Start by watching this animation on intergenerational trauma: piped.video/watch?v=vlqx8EYv…
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Happy #NIPD2024! Let’s celebrate the strength, resilience, culture, and heritage of Indigenous peoples. Advocacy from Indigenous individuals and groups is taking root. Together, we will create a safe and better future for Indigenous women, girls & 2SLGBTQ+ people across Canada.
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NWAC has created “The Indian Act said What?” Reviewing the Indian Act from 1876 - 2017. Learn more here: buff.ly/2N8JP0p #Indigenous #Cdnpoli #IndianStatus #IndianAct
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We're on Parliament Hill to honour the lives of #MMIWG2S #NoMoreStolenSisters #SISVigils #Indigenous
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We are horrified by Brian Pallister & Alan Lagimodiere trying to defend Residential Schools. This system was made to violently assimilate Indigenous peoples. That a government could defend this practice, especially in light of the recoveries of unmarked graves, is appalling.
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Today, at 12pm on Parliament Hill NWAC will be gathering with other groups to support the 20th anniversary of the Sisters in Spirit initiative. We look forward to standing united with friends, families and survivors.
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As we pause today in remembrance, we urge you not to forget Indigenous veterans. Many Indigenous people fought beneath a flag that did not always protect them, and did not afford them the same freedoms they fought for. #RemembranceDay
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Did you know Canada has a bunch of podcasts by Indigenous women? Take a listen:
-Missing and Murdered: Who Killed Alberta Williams and Finding Cleo
-New Fire with Lisa Charleyboy
-Secret Life of Canada
-The Henceforward
-All My Relations
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay
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Today we ask that you join us to honour Chantel Moore and demand accountability and justice by sharing her story.
Until there is justice, there will be no peace.
#StayGolden #JusticeForChantel #NoJusticeNoPeace #MMIWG #MMIWG2S
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Today is the @UN’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. On this day, and on all days, we must demand the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives at all levels of government, and respect for land rights. ow.ly/rw7H50FNinj
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Indigenous women are disproportionately targeted by forced and coerced sterilization. If passed, a new bill would make it a criminal offence. Hear from the Indigenous survivors advocating for reproductive justice: cbc.ca/news/indigenous/force…
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Here is how you can support Indigenous people grieving in wake of news about the #215children and now #319children. thediscourse.ca/okanagan/non…
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Today is #IndigenousVeteransDay, a day to recognize the Indigenous veterans that courageously fought to protect our land and families. We honour and remember their many contributions.
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“No human being can get over trauma in one year or two years, it takes a lifetime to heal, and they can stay as long as they wish to.”
Plans underway to open Indigenous-led women’s healing lodge in rural Manitoba.
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Alicia Elliot (@WordsandGuitar) is the winner of the Amazon Canada First Novel Award! “And Then She Fell” follows an Indigenous woman who feels like an impostor in her wealthy neighbourhood as she writes a retelling of the Haudenosaunee creation story. aptnnews.ca/national-news/mo…
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"We must honour the survivors of Residential Schools. In order to achieve reconciliation, we must first acknowledge, honour and heal the generational trauma our communities continue to experience," - Roseann Martin, NWAC's Elder #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
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NWAC is again calling for the resignation and removal of Lynn Beyak from the Senate; her ongoing rhetoric against #Indigenous people must end.She continues to ignore Canada’s recognition that the Residential Schools have negatively impacted Indigenous families #cdnpoli #LynnBeyak
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NWAC congratulates Autumn Peltier on her tireless dedication as a Water Protector for #Indigenous communities. Today, she received the Ontario Junior Citizens Award. Way to go Autumn! NWAC advocates for Indigenous women and girls to have access to clean drinking water. #cdnpoli
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Today, and everyday, NWAC commemorates and remembers #MMIWG2S. On #RedDressDay, join us honouring #MMIWG2S and their families. 1/3
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"We need to tell Canada there is no deal without absolute equality," said @Pam_Palmater #IndianActToUNDRIP #WarriorWomen
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🕯️ Join the call to #SearchTheLandfill and bring justice for missing Indigenous women 🌍💔 Let's stand together in solidarity 🤝 #MMIWG2S #IndigenousRights 🙏 #EndViolence 🛑🕊️
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Prior to colonization, many First Nations were matrilineal. Then, the Indian Act stipulated that to be an “Indian” one either had to be an Indian male or the child or wife of an Indian male. This deprived First Nations women of their agency. We must honour Indigenous women.
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Today, in celebration of #InternationalDayoftheGirl we encourage you to revisit our policy and resources on #childwelfare. It is imperative that the rights of #Indigenous children and their mothers, aunties and other caregivers are recognized and protected nwac.ca/policy-areas/child-w…
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Here's what Shannen Koostachin would look like on the next Canadian bank note bit.ly/1SbL36H #bankNOTEable
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If you're facing violence or abuse at home, you may be able to use this "Signal For Help" over video call to silently show that you need help. @cdnwomenfdn
If you see this signal visit canadianwomen.org/signal-for… to see how to check in on that person safely.
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August 9th is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The United Nations estimates that there are around 370 million Indigenous peoples around the world, accounting for around 7,000 languages & represent 5,000 different cultures. #UNDRIP buff.ly/2LH0MOW
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Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock who was recently named to Chatelaine magazine's Women of the Year list for 2018! @cblackst buff.ly/2siGUKd
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Will you join us for the 2020 Sisters in Spirit Vigil?
October 4 @ 2pm Eastern
Families of #MMIWG from across Canada will share their stories and experiences.
Livestreaming from Facebook here ('Like' the post to be notified when the stream is beginning):
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In honour of Red Dress Day, taking place on May 5th, NWAC and CEO @groulx_lynne will be posting on the numerous Calls for Justice that have failed to be implemented by the Canadian government throughout the week, starting with Call for Justice 1.1. #MMIWG #MMIWG2S #RedDressDay
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Reminder, our Sisters in Spirit Vigil is tomorrow at 2pm EST. Join our livestream event on our Facebook page as we honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. For details and other ways to show your support, visit: bit.ly/34bFe7J
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Iqaluit is in a state of emergency. Our hearts go out to the 8000 residents unable to drink the water due to the possibility of petroleum hydrocarbons in it. Both boiled and filtered water from the tap are unsafe for drinking or cooking. This is appalling.
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Many red dresses are displayed today as a reminder of the high number of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. The REDress project honours the hundreds of #MMIWG2S. #reddress #reddressproject #MMIWG #Indigenous #cdnpoli
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With the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation behind us, we encourage you to keep learning from stories from your community. Get started with this curation of 45 books authored or illustrated by Indigenous women and Two-Spirit creators. 📖
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All too often, the experiences of Indigenous veterans are forgotten. In WW2, Charles Tomkins translated sensitive radio messages into Cree so the enemy couldn't understand. Another Cree-speaking “code talker” would translate the message for its recipient. tgam.ca/3mRzU3T
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A message for Indigenous Youth. You are loved and valued. You ARE our future.
#Indigenousyouth @NWAC_CA
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From Peguis First Nation, Indigenous designer Alyssia Sutherland is heading to Paris Fashion Week to showcase her new collection (featuring lots of colour and ribbon-work).
Congrats Alyssia, we’re wishing you the best!
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We're glad to see at least one of the #MMIWG National Inquiry's Calls for Justice is being put into action! An incredibly impt change for Indig. mothers.
Ontario to end practice of birth alerts that's led to babies being seized from new mothers | CBC News ow.ly/Wvx930qYxVZ
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Sir John A. Macdonald Public School in Pickering will be renamed Biidassige Mandamin Public School after the Anishinaabe Elder, advocate for water protection & residential school survivor. Well done, @DDSBSchools. This is a step in the right direction.
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"I have been fighting this sex discrimination for fifty years now," said Jeannette Corbiere Lavell. "Before I join my ancestors, I think I should have equal Indian status with Indian men. I stand for justice for First Nations women now." Implement #BillS3 #AnyTuesday
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Today marks the first day of #TreatiesRecognitionWeek!
A treaty is an agreement between Nations and honouring them contributes to an important part of achieving truth and reconciliation.
Learn more about the history of treaties and their importance at buff.ly/324Hmep
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The Water's Next Awards will be handed out later this summer at the Canadian Water Summit. NWAC submitted a nomination for 13 year old Autumn Peltier from Wikwemikong First Nation. She has been named a finalist in the category of "People - Young Professional" Congrats Autumn!
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Tonight is the Winter Solstice - the longest night of the year, and a time to rest while we look forward to longer days ahead. We hope you have a chance today to embrace and celebrate this natural pattern. ❄️ 💙
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Just a reminder from First Nations, Inuit and Metis women - culture is not a costume. From everyone at #NWAC, have safe #Halloween!
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Today on, #RedDressDay, NWAC asks you to help raise awareness for the untold numbers of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada. Your red dress will be a symbol of hope and acknowledgement that these women and girls have not and will not be forgotten. #MMIWG
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Today, NWAC is honouring missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, gender-diverse people, and their families through #SistersInSpirit. Staff members wrote messages to #MMIWG on a heart. You can fill out your own heart and message to #MMIWG here: buff.ly/2P5AaII
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Today is National #RibbonSkirtDay! We celebrate this official national day by wearing traditional regalia to honour Indigenous women across the country, and show appreciation for our Indigenous culture.
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56% of Inuit women aged 25 + in Nunavut have been in a household that has faced food insecurity. Groceries cost 81% more in Nunavik than they do in Que. The Nat. #FoodPolicy4Canada must address the inflated price of food in northern #Indigenous commts. goo.gl/N2vDRb
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Orange Shirt Day is held on Sept. 30th. This is the first step to reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come. Join the global conversation on residential schools #EveryChildMatters
Find out more information on Orange Shirt Day: buff.ly/2MuYUbN
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May 5th is Red Dress Day, which is a day to raise awareness about the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people. Today and every day we honour and remember them #MMIWG
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Indigenous communities bear the heaviest repercussions of emergency events and disasters. Government and health authorities need to remember this when addressing COVID-19.
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Tonight there will be a lunar eclipse combined with a blood moon.
The Cree call this moon: OPASKOWIPISIM - Feather moulting moon; when young fowl are moulting. The Ojibwe say: MSKOMINI GIIZIS - Raspberry moon; the seventh moon of Creation, when great changes begin.
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The 24-year-old is the founder and director of Indigenous Women Outdoors, a new non-profit organization that helps First Nations women reconnect to their traditional territories and roots through backcountry sports.
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Mi'kmaq treaty rights must be protected and the fishing dispute in Nova Scotia must be resolved.
2/3 The Mi’kmaq have the right to have their rights protected by the RCMP, and any failure to protect those rights violates the rule of law. As fishers, and the caregivers of our families, these are OUR rights as Mi’kmaq women.
#Mikmaq #treatyrights #Indigenousrights #cdnpoli
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