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Inuit Child First Initiative announcement imminent, says federal minister
The Indigenous Services of Canada minister says an announcement about the future of the Inuit Child First Initiative is coming, but she's remaining tight-lipped about the details for now.
Police in Nunavik involved in 73 times more fatal shootings than provincial average
CBC looked at data from Quebec's police watchdog, which starts from 2017. Six people were fatally shot by police officers in Nunavik, which has a population of under 15,000, compared to 51 across the province of roughly nine million. Some policing experts say Canada should change how officers are trained.
True sovereignty: The missing voice amid the buzz about the future of the Canadian Arctic
Amidst all the buzz about the future of the Canadian Arctic, some Nunavummiut believe there’s one voice missing — the young generation of Inuit who call this land home.
Confidential hotline a step toward regaining public trust, says Nunavut Family Services official
Launched in April, the hotline with the department’s client relations office is an avenue for people to confidentially raise concerns about the department.
'It's got to stop': Family of men killed by Nunavik police calling on Quebec for reforms
The families of two men killed by Nunavik police are calling for Quebec's premier to meet with them and are demanding several changes to the police service, including disarming local officers.
One dead after fatal police shooting in Inukjuak, Que.
One person is dead after being shot by police in Inukjuak, Que., marking the third fatal police shooting in Nunavik in eight months.
Nunavut Appeal Court reduces sexual assault sentence for former RCMP member
Mosesie Ikkidluak was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for three counts of sexual assault. But the punishment went beyond what both the Crown and defence recommended. The Appeal Court says that sentence wasn't justified.
Fears of budget cuts to Nunavik health board based on 'misunderstanding,' official says
Last month, mayors in 14 Nunavik communities alleged there were budget cuts to the health board and demanded for them to be reversed. The health board says that no cuts are planned.
Q+A| Governor General calls on Canadians to treat mental health seriously
Governor General Mary Simon believes mental health isn't being treated with the holistic approach it requires. She points to the teachings of Inuit elders, who speak about seeing the mind and body as connected.
All-Inuit law firm in Iqaluit seeks to break down barriers to justice system
Tulugaq Law describes itself as Nunavut’s only active Inuit-owned law firm. The team behind it hopes to be able to break down barriers to the justice system.