Jukasa News Update – Monday, November 7, 2016
Indigenous teachers awarded for excellence Ten educators of indigenous students from across Canada were honoured this weekend at the Indigenous Educator Awards. The Honourees were acknowledged by Indspire for innovation in teaching and resources … Read More »
Jukasa News Update – Friday, November 4, 2016
Resource camp workers increase risk for indigenous women An Amnesty International report says the presence of transient resource workers surrounding resource extraction projects increases the risk of harm to indigenous women and girls. The … Read More »
Jukasa News Update – Thursday, November 3, 2016
First Nations housing crisis may last generations The current housing crisis on First Nations reserves in Canada will take generations to resolve. This from AFN Regional Chief Kevin Hart, who say billions of dollars in … Read More »
Jukasa News Update – Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Ottawa votes to uphold Human Rights Tribunal ruling, fund indigenous children on reserve A unanimous vote in the House of Commons accepted an NDP motion to end systemic discrimination against children on First Nations … Read More »
Six Nations softball champion returns after bronze medal win
Six Nations baseball champion Carey-Leigh Thomas celebrates another international win this week. The 23 year old mother travelled to BC with Team Canada to compete in the World Softball Championships earlier this month. Thomas … Read More »