A human rights complaint filed by an Indigenous teacher with the Vancouver School Board (VSB), who alleged she was threatened by a white co-worker in connection with her anti-racism work …
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Workplace News
New National Council for Reconciliation established to advance Indigenous rights in Canada
April 30 marked a significant step forward in Canada’s journey towards reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples as Bill C-29, establishing the National Council for Reconciliation, received Royal Assent, officially becoming law. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
ComIT.org survey reveals widespread discrimination and biases against Indigenous Canadians in IT sector
In a recent survey conducted by ComIT.org, a Canadian charity focused on the democratization of education and opportunity, a significant portion of Indigenous Canadians reported experiencing discrimination and bias in …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa provides $1 million to support access to justice and human rights for Indigenous communities in urban Ontario
On Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, the federal government unveiled a new initiative aimed at supporting Indigenous communities’ access to justice and human rights in urban Ontario. The Honourable Arif …
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Legal News
Law Society’s Indigenous Intercultural Course receives positive feedback from B.C. lawyers
The Law Society of British Columbia’s Indigenous Intercultural Course is helping lawyers increase their understanding and awareness of Indigenous culture. The online course provides valuable information about the colonization of …