Advancing reconciliation: A shared human rights responsibility

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Tomorrow marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. As we commemorate this day, we reflect on the truths that survivors have shared, and consider how each of us can contribute to reconciliation – not only today, but every day.

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Honouring Truth, Embracing Reconciliation

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To mark September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Human Rights Commission issues the following statement

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Honouring and protecting the distinct rights of Indigenous peoples

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On the occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Interim Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement

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Independent Indigenous human rights system is overdue

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The Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes the Final Report on Call for Justice 1.7 by the Crown-Indigenous Relations Ministerial Special Representative, Jennifer Moore Rattray, which was released last week. We applaud the work of the Ministerial Special Representative and are pleased to join the collective call for independent human rights mechanisms for Indigenous peoples in Canada.

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CHRC concerned by findings into overrepresentation of Indigenous people in prison

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Following the release of the Office of the Correctional Investigator (the OCI) 50th Annual Report and investigation into the overrepresentation of federally sentenced Indigenous individuals, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Interim Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement

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Historic milestone in landmark human rights case

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The Canadian Human Rights Commission applauds this week’s Federal Court ruling in a years-long legal process that began as a human rights complaint on behalf of First Nations children and their families.

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Reconciliation means taking action

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As we commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we renew our commitment to rebuilding a relationship with Indigenous peoples as partners on the healing journey forward.

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Celebrate, learn, and build a better future

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On National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we come together to celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures, traditions, languages and achievements.

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Submission to the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples: Bill C-15, An Act Respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

About the publication

The CHRC welcomes the opportunity to provide comments on Bill C-15, An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Bill C-15). The CHRC strongly supports the expeditious passage of Bill C-15.

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28/05/2021
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Appearance before the Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples (APPA) on the topic of a Canadian Human Rights Framework

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Appearance before the Senate Committee of Indigenous Peoples (APPA) on the topic of a Canadian Human Rights Framework, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski,
Interim Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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