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IDC/BCANDS is an award winning, Indigenous, non-profit Society advancing the unique disability needs and priorities of Indigenous Peoples and communities.
It can not be any clearer, there is no question, as per the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) to Canada. The governments of Canada must immediately repeal Track 2 Medical Assistance in Dying and provide adequate support to persons…
#NEWS: Canada and Mexico are partnering on a major infrastructure and trade initiative, called the Northern Corridor, aimed at avoiding U.S. tariffs and customs procedures to strengthen and grow our economic ties by $120 billion, effectively sidestepping the challenges posed by…
On behalf of the Native Women’s Association of Canada, we recognize this time of profound sadness and grief for the family and friends of Lynne Groulx, who recently passed. We respect their need for privacy during this difficult time. - President Josie Nepinak
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#NEW: Canada’s trade to countries other than the USA is up dramatically for the 4th month in a row.
Canadian passport ranked more powerful than the U.S. nationalpost.com/news/canada/ca…
There are many reasons why I keep urging national journalists to pay more attention to BC. MAiD + BC governance takes the danger to next level.
“...we can see the approach of the British Columbia government to MAiD deaths—err on the side of making MAiD accessible, not on the side of compliance with the Criminal Code,” @igrantubc
3:24 am, i’m the first person awake in Canada again, just me my coffee and my rock.
Canadian teenage swimming superstar Summer McIntosh is trying to do what only Michael Phelps has done -- win five individual gold medals at one world championships. Her drive for five starts Sunday with the 400m freestyle final. My story from Singapore: cbc.ca/sports/olympic…
That’s right! Even with no personal contributions, eligible individuals could receive up to $1,000 per year in a GC bond, up to a lifetime maximum of $20,000 into their RDSP. 🙌 Find out more: ow.ly/5Mew50WuEHo #RDSP
Are you looking for support with completing your Claim? First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement will be hosting a free online webinar on July 29, 2025, to share information of different types of support available to you. To sign up, please visit:…
Join our free webinar on Tuesday, July 29, about the supports available to help you complete your Claim. Learn about: • Who can make a Claim • The different types of support available (Contact Centre, Claims Helpers, Service Coordinators and wellness supports) • How to…
Question of the day: The Battle River—Crowfoot by-election in Alberta has over 130 candidates listed on the ballot thus far. As a person with a disability. would this impact your ability to cast your vote, due to so many candidates having to be waded through to find your…
Wetaskiwin RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old Geri Whitebear. Geri was last seen on July 19, 2025, in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Geri is described as: EYES: Brown | HAIR: Mixed colors HEIGHT: 5'7" | WEIGHT: 160lbs Contact…
After nearly two months missing from Edmonton, the family of Natanis Merasty is pleading for information on her disappearance. aptnnews.ca/national-news/…
Good article on the BC Human Rights tribunal affirming the denial of accessibility accommodations by an employer for an immunocompromised person constitutes discrimination on the basis of disability. I'm quoted in this piece. pressprogress.ca/human-rights-t…
Really recommend watching this clip of Pierre Poilievre. Some solid disability policy ideas. As friend just pointed out, no one else - not Liberals, not NDP - is even talking about this stuff. It's a wide open net. instagram.com/reel/DMWe6c8ue…
A fire ban is in place for our region. Please be respectful and stay safe. You can visit the Government of British Columbia’s website for updates, more details on the fire ban and which activities are restricted. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sa…
If they rhetoric online and refusal to even attempt to find common ground between the Liberals and the Conservatives is an indication of how things will be in September, when Parliament returns, they should get rid of ParlVu and close the Gallery, no one wants to see that…
Battlefords RCMP is seeking the public’s help to locate 15-year-old Taliyah Kakum, last seen in North Battleford, Sk on June 27, 2025. Taliyah often travels to Saskatoon and Poundmaker First Nation, SK. Since the report of her disappearance, Battlefords RCMP has been checking…
Calling all Indigenous students! From Indigenous institutes, to apprenticeships and financial aid, find supports and resources available to you across the province: ontario.ca/page/indigenou…
Canada’s National Autism Network website is now live!! nan-rna.ca Centering Autistic People, Families, and Community to Shape the Future!