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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, August 9, raises awareness of the needs of the diverse original peoples of the lands across the world. These first nations populations have deep and special connections to nature, to the earth’s environmental resources; in fact, they are connected to our entire planet in both foundational and spiritual ways.

They represent diverse cultures rich in art, music, beliefs and traditions that are vulnerable and at risk if global measures are not taken...

As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada passes the 105,000 mark, with 750 new cases confirmed post our Canada day celebrations, concerns are also rising as provinces start “opening up” across the country. Isolation fatigue, and infection control measures are being weighed against the need to open up the economy and get back to some semblance of normal life.

Among the concerns, is the debate about wearing masks in public areas – some are pro, some are against. We would like to hear...

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery whose victims are men, women and children, forced to provide sexual service or labour, under threat of violence and death against themselves or their families. It is believed that 2.5 million people world-wide are forced into these dangerous and dehumanizing acts in order to survive.

Leah Woolner, a psychosocial counsellor and manager of the Anti-trafficking Programme at the Le Mouvement contre le viol et l'inceste(MCVI) based in Montreal, Quebec...

Happy Canada Day 2020 to everyone across our great nation as we celebrate the 153rd birthday of Canada which became a new federation on July 1, 1867. In light of the ongoing global pandemic, the federal government has declared that our nation will celebrate Canada Day virtually.

• Watch online: Canada, let's get together!https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/canada-day/online-celebrations/get-together-series.html 
• Canada Day Celebration Kithttps://www.canada...