“Every child matters”. First launched in 2013 by Shuswap author Phyllis Webstad, Orange Shirt Day has its origins in Webstad’s personal story. Interned in a residential school at the age of six, she showed up wearing an orange sweater given by her grandmother....
Accused of sexually abusing Inuit children, Joannès Rivoire died in France last week, putting an end to extradition requests from victims and Canadian authorities. Photo : Pixabay The death last week in France of the priest accused of pedophilia, Joannès Rivoire,...
Adopted following calls for action by the Truth́ and Reconciliation Commission, Act C-92 has just been recognized as constitutional by the Supreme Court of Canada. Image: Supreme Court of Canada The Supreme Court of Canada has just upheld the constitutionality of Act...
Sea ice is shrinking drastically under the influence of climate change. And the consequences are being felt by hunters in northern Greenland, who have had to apply for financial assistance. Image: Michael Wenger The end of the year was a difficult one for many hunters...
To ensure that children can also enjoy a carefree childhood in Greenland and that their rights are safeguarded, the organization for the rights of children in Greenland MIO was formed in 2012. It raises awareness of children’s rights through information...
