Whether it is reading up on the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation or the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls inquiries, to attending the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival or supporting Indigenous artists elsewhere, there are a number of ways for you to be a solid ally to Indigenous Peoples. We will […]
It is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. It’s also known as Red Dress Day – with red dresses hung to remember the women who should be wearing them. The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls revealed “that persistent and […]
COVID-19 Ottawa: Ottawa Public Health is reporting sixty new confirmed COVID-19 cases, and one new death related to the virus Wednesday. 3,447 cases have been confirmed in the Capital throughout the pandemic, 401 cases are active, while 80 per cent of patients have recovered. There have been 273 deaths related to the virus. COVID-19 Ontario: Across […]
Happy Friday! We had an exciting week with the 2020 Junos finally being awarded! We found out several establishments have announced plans to reopen including the National Gallery of Canada and Watson’s Mill in Manotick. And of course there was that lovely day off in the middle of the week – any one else feel like […]
More Charges Laid In George Floyd Death: Charges against a Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd are getting upgraded. Minnesota’s attorney general is charging Derek Chauvin with second-degree murder, up from third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Three other officers involved in the arrest that led to Floyd’s death are being charged with aiding […]