Native Women's Association of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario

"Whether it's improving the type of post office they have now, or the infrastructure that is required, to ensure Northerners and Indigenous people are served just as they would be if they were living in Toronto or Vancouver..." http://ow.ly/eLZ950CqFXy

The expansion of the medical assistance in dying (MAID) bill sends a contradictory message to our peoples that some individuals should receive suicide prevention, while others suicide assistance. http://ow.ly/bKkt50CuYRQ

The Broken Dreams report on the toxic RCMP culture highlights what we’ve said repeatedly: the time for words is over, it’s time for action to #EndSystemicRacism in policing. NWAC has urged the RCMP to reform, and has even offered suggestions for concrete action that can be taken now, based on the 231 Calls for Justice. No more excuses, no more delays. It’s time for change.

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we encourage you to take a moment to read through our #2SLGBTQQIA policy work #TDOR https://www.nwac.ca/policy-areas/2slgbtq/

The healing fund was seen as an essential piece of the settlement agreement to support survivors and their families with culturally safe and trauma-informed care. https://www.cbc.ca//residential-schools-end-healing-fund-1

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. We stand with our Indigenous transgender and two-spirit communities, and their right for peace and security.

#16DaysOfActivism In Canada, Indigenous women represent over 41% of federally incarcerated women. Data shows that Indigenous inmates and federally incarcerated women have been disproportionately impacted by #COVID19 Our new paper offers recommendations http://ow.ly/Teua50CuFaP

It’s something that needs to be done and it’s in my own territory. And, it’s the history of my people." http://ow.ly/rPPz50CtLp0

"A commissioner who served on the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls says top-down attitudes and the centralized structure of the RCMP are leading to racist practices against Indigenous people in Canada." http://ow.ly/z6p750Cplul #MMIWG

It’s been an emotional journey. This has been a lot of work. This truly is a historic moment. The promise made to our warriors and ancestors has finally been fulfilled. https://windsorstar.com//caldwell-first-nations-announces-

If you're struggling with mental health or addiction, or if you're facing domestic abuse, we are here to help. Find our call-in Elder support service and other resources at https://www.nwac.ca/covid19-support/ #COVID19

Join #BetheDrum on November 24th for a Singer/Songwriters' Circle on the business of making music during (and after) a crisis with some inspiring panelists. Register today! http://ow.ly/uXTk50CjXhN