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On the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Canadians were challenged to commit to reconciliation year-round. Murray Sinclair, the former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, said the day was initially envisioned to be a day for Canadians to reflect on the country’s history and treatment of Indigenous people — …
Read More »Stoney Nakoda First Nation marks 2nd National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Stoney Nakoda First Nation in Alberta held a small and emotional ceremony Wednesday, ahead of the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A pipe ceremony, followed by drumming and a jingle dress dance, took place at the Wesley Elders Lodge. Jeanette Wildman, cultural liaison for Stoney Health Services, was …
Read More »What you need to know about Monday’s day of mourning in B.C. and how it will work
B.C. has designated Monday as a day of mourning to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s declaration of a federal holiday to mourn the Queen on the day of her state funeral in the United Kingdom. B.C. Premier John Horgan says he extended the federal holiday to include provincial public-sector …
Read More »Toronto Labour Day parade highlights how Gen Z is revitalizing the workers’ movement
Union leaders praised the newest generation of Canadians to enter the workforce on Labour Day Monday, saying the youthful cohort’s priorities — combined with changing standards ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic — are doing much to revitalize the country’s labour movement. Younger employees are entering the workforce in large numbers, …
Read More »How the Stoney Nakoda Nation is marking Overdose Awareness Day
Members of the Stoney Nakoda Nation walked alongside each other Wednesday to raise awareness and remember those they’ve lost to drugs. August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, and the community marked it with a walk. “I know they’re a little young to understand what it is,” said Amelia Rollingmud. She walked with …
Read More »Cruise ship stuck in Vancouver due to tugboat strike departs a day late
An Alaska cruise ship stranded in Vancouver overnight due to a tugboat workers strike has departed. Celebrity Cruises says the Celebrity Eclipse, which had been due to depart Sunday afternoon, was unable to leave the Port of Vancouver without the tugs, but staff are “working diligently” with local authorities to …
Read More »‘Today is a fantastic day’: Manitoba welcomes more than 300 Afghan refugees
A charter plane from Pakistan, carrying more than 300 refugees from Afghanistan, landed in Winnipeg on Friday morning. The flight is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to resettle 40,000 Afghan people in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada told CBC News that nearly 17,600 Afghans and their family members have …
Read More »Ukrainians gather to celebrate Independence Day but it’s bittersweet amid war with Russia
Ukrainians in Toronto gathered to celebrate their country’s Independence Day on Wednesday, but the occasion was bittersweet because it also marked sixth months since the Russians invaded. For Tetyana Barylko, who owns the Barrel House Korchma restaurant with her family, Independence Day was special this year due to the war with Russia. She said …
Read More »Sarah Mitton’s shot put title highlights Canada’s 5-gold day at Commonwealth Games
Sarah Mitton’s gold medal in women’s shot put on Wednesday highlighted Canada’s five-gold medal haul at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England on Wednesday. The Brooklyn, N.S., native, managed a 19.03-metre throw to edge Jamaica’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd by just 0.05. New Zealand’s Maddison-Lee Wesche grabbed the bronze medal. “The goal from the beginning was …
Read More »Reflections, impacts of slavery shared at Manitoba’s first official Emancipation Day event
Winnipeggers gathered at the St. Norbert Arts Centre on Monday to mark the creation of legislation that abolished slavery in Canada 188 years ago, and reflect on the ongoing hardships Black people face. Co-host Uche Nwankwo said the anniversary is an opportunity to discuss Black history and discuss the work that needs to happen to end …
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