Human Rights Watch
Sep 5, 2017
Canada Sets International Example in LGBT Rights
By Graeme Reid LGBT-rights supporter waves an amalgamation of the Canadian and rainbow flags in front of the Supreme Court of Canada in...
New York Times 1
Jul 29, 2017
Burundians, Fleeing Political Violence, Find Welcome in Canada
By Dan Levin Justine Nkurunziza, left, and Tabitha Mukamusoni fled violence in Burundi and sought asylum in Canada. “All those who dare...
Steve Lee | LGBT Weekly
Jun 20, 2017
Canada announces new strategy to prevent and address gender-based violence
Many Canadians still face violence every day simply because of their gender expression, gender identity or perceived gender. It’s time...
The Globe and Mail
Apr 13, 2017
Amnesty International honours Canada’s Indigenous-rights movement
Children’s rights advocate Cindy Blackstock is among the six people selected to represent the movement. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian...
Dean Dettloff | America: The Jesuit Review
Apr 7, 2017
A pilgrimage for indigenous rights mobilizes faith communities in Canada
Residents of an "Indian school," Regina, Saskatchewan, 1908. Lots of people know about Spain's El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, says...
The Canadian Press
Apr 1, 2017
Totem pole raised at UBC honours victims of residential schools
A 17-metre totem pole installed at the University of British Columbia is a permanent reminder of the strength and resilience of the...
The Huffington Post (Huffpost)
Mar 30, 2017
Buffy Sainte-Marie On The 'North American Holocaust' And Why Canada Needs To Decolonize
Buffy Sainte-Marie first burst onto the international music scene in the 1960s, and since then the iconic Cree folk singer has worked...
Megan DeLaire | Nepean Barrhaven News
Mar 28, 2017
Canadians hurt by genocide share their stories for the good of humanity
Lessons from survivors Megan DeLaire/Metroland Participants in a survivors' panel at the Day of Humanity, Inclusion and Acceptance, from...
The Canadian Press
Mar 27, 2017
Indigenous chefs aim to raise awareness of their food traditions
The menu at Tea-N-Bannock reflects traditional dishes of different tribes and features baked or fried bannock. (Frank Gunn/THE CANADIAN...
Al Jazeera
Mar 24, 2017
Canada passes M-103 motion against Islamophobia: Non-binding motion tasks Canadian government with s
Critics of M-103 are worried that it would curtail freedom of speech [Chris Helgren/Reuters] Canadian politicians have passed a motion...
CBC News
Mar 20, 2017
Bev Sellars on reclaiming Canada's Indigenous history
Bev Sellars is the author of Price Paid: The Fight for First Nations Survival. (Talonbooks) Award-winning author Bev Sellars is a...
!Aa France 24 1
Mar 17, 2017
Canada’s indigenous people determined to improve their lives
By Frederic Guiro Although Canada regularly tops international rankings for its quality of life, the daily existence of the country’s...
