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Red Dress Day May 04, 2025

May 5 - Red Dress Day throughout Turtle Island (Canada) - is a powerful day of remembrance and action dedicated to honouring the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people (MMIWG2S).

Asian Heritage Month

Honouring Asian Heritage May 01, 2025

Asian Heritage Month is an important opportunity to honour the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian Canadians, while also reflecting on the ongoing struggle for human rights and inclusion.

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Independent Human Rights Hearing Resumes April 15 Apr 09, 2025

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Sherri Borden Colley vs. The Source will resume on Tuesday, April 15.

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