Protesters camp at legislature following Cormier verdict
Darla Contois and a small group of protesters began camping on the Manitoba legislature grounds Feb. 22 after Raymond Cormier was acquitted of second degree…
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Lack of Indigenous representation on juries paints an unbalanced picture of justice
If even the appearance of bias is cause for concern, Canada’s justice system is in a poor state.
Hundreds gather in solidarity with Boushie family
Hundreds gathered at the Odeena Celebration Circle at the Forks Saturday afternoon to rally in support of the family of Colten Boushie. Boushie, a 22-year-old…
University of Guelph professor talks Indigenous-led conservation
The University of Manitoba’s Clayton H. Riddell faculty of environment, earth, and resources hosted Faisal Moola, University of Guelph associate geography professor, for a lecture…
Jaskiran Dhillon draws attention to Indigenous youth tangled in colonial institutions
The Institute for Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Winnipeg (U of W) hosted New School university professor Jaskiran Dhillon for a keynote…
The crucial link between the life cycle of the sockeye and the environment
Artist Brett D. Huson (Hetxw’ms Gyetxw) – who has worked in the film and television industry for the past decade – launched his book The…
Winnipeggers mark Idle No More five year anniversary
More than 50 people gathered at Portage and Main to observe the fifth anniversary of the Idle No More (INM) movement on Dec. 23. INM…
Treaty interpretations: beyond state-based mechanisms of rights
University of Manitoba’s department of Native Studies hosted university lecturer Gina Starblanket on Nov. 29 as part of their weekly colloquium series, “Revisions and revitalizations:…
Tanya Talaga looks for hard truths
Investigative journalist Tanya Talaga – revered for her coverage of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls and the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh –…
Meet Me at the Bell Tower celebrates six years
Since 2011, every Friday evening – rain or shine – North End community members have rallied next to the bell tower at Selkirk Avenue and…