Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
…The UBCIC was founded in November 1969 when a number of chiefs across British Columbia united in response to the federal government’s proposed “White Paper,” a policy paper in which…
About the REDress project
…that will later be installed in public spaces throughout Winnipeg and across Canada as a visual reminder of the staggering number of women who are no longer with us. Through…
Indian Homemakers’ Association of British Columbia
…held a seat. The IHA continued to advocate for the human rights of Aboriginal peoples, particularly women. They attended UN conferences in Geneva and worked with Amnesty International, while simultaneously…
Bill C-31
…upheld the Indian Act, Lovelace took her case before the UN Human Rights Committee, which, in 1981, found Canada in breach of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights….
About Nikamowin (Song)
…personal exploration, thus creating a dynamic future for ourselves. Awards for Nikamowin (Song) Canada’s Top 10 Short Films of 2008 – Toronto International Film Group (Toronto, ON) Best Experimental –…
