Toronto Star photograph: Lawyer quits Missing Women Inquiry
Lawyer Robyn Gervais resigns from Missing Women Commission of Inquiry.
Tag Archives: Indigenous
My extensive reporting on aboriginal issues has been short-listed for two awards by the Canadian Association of Journalists.
From in-depth coverage of missing and murdered aboriginal women, to profiles of indigenous artists, leaders and environmental advocates, my work has been published in the Toronto Star, Windspeaker, Indian Country Today Media Network, The Tyee, THIS Magazine, and the Vancouver Observer.
Below are some samples from my aboriginal and indigenous portfolio.
Missing women inquiry lawyer resigns, saying police given priority over Aboriginal voices
The Pickton inquiry faced a new setback today, as the lawyer for Aboriginal interests quit – the latest in a string of boycotts and criticisms which some say has cost the commission its legitimacy.
National Geographic explorer Wade Davis on Enbridge, First Nations and mining
Speaking out on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and mining near his home, the author of Sacred Headwaters spoke with VO on nature, industry and First Nations.
Women’s memorial march: ‘Watch out world! We’re coming… and we’re still full of love!’
Thousands of people marched yesterday in honour of missing and murdered women, with memorial events across Canada. The Left Coast Post spoke to Vancouver counsellor Carol Martin.
Pickton inquiry denounced as thousands march for missing and murdered women
Nearly 5,000 people marched today to remember hundreds of women murdered or missing in Vancouver, and criticizing what they said is a ‘sham inquiry.’
Election cooperation needed for NDP and Canadians: Nathan Cullen
He’s been criticized and celebrated – for his opposition to oil sands pipelines and his controversial call for progressives to work together. VO sat down with B.C.’s hopeful to replace Jack Layton.
Liberal leader Bob Rae calls Harper government “dictatorial”
Liberal leader Bob Rae lambasted the Conservatives for “command and control” leadership on oilsands, health care and Aboriginal rights in a Vancouver speech.
On the outside looking in: Indigenous peoples excluded from premiers’ health talks
Is there a link between the tar sands pipelines, the premiers’ health conference, and Indigenous rights? The Left Coast Post sat down with Indigenous advocates in Victoria.
Missing Women Inquiry: Brother of Pickton victim calls on RCMP to apologize
Families of serial killer Robert Pickton’s victims are beyond livid after the RCMP again dodged questions about why the force has not apologized.
Stevie Cameron on the high stakes in Missing Women Inquiry’s final round
Much is riding on the The Missing Women Commission of Inquiry. Reputations. Money. Possibly even careers. Award-winning author Stevie Cameron discusses the proceedings.
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