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April 18, 2008 -
2nd QNW Annual Golf Tournament
We look forward to seeing you in great numbers on Friday, the 18th of July 2008 for this fundraiser organized by QNW.
For more info, contact: Anouk Cree, ext. 232.
May 9, 2008 - Launch of The Awareness Campaign Against Family Violence
To counter an endemic social problem of our communities, Quebec Native Women, along with the Joint Working Group on the Well-Being of our Nations is launching :
- Standing Together Against Family Violence! -
The Awareness Campaign Against Family Violence
Sheila Swasson is the special spokeswoman for the campaign.
The launch will be held on the 14th of May, at the Hôtel-musée de Wendake.
For more info , please contact:
Aurélie Arnaud, tel. 514 239 0088
To read the Press release (Pdf)
April 15, 2008 - Quebec Native Women regrets the continued stance of the Canadian government against indigenous rights at the OAS. While the Canadian Parliament voted on April 8 to endorse the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Canadian government continues to disregard the will of its own people by withdrawing from negotiation at the OAS negotiation on the Interamerican Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
To read the Press Release (Pdf)
April 3, 2008 - As part of the International Women's Day celebrations, Ellen Gabriel was awarded a special Prize by the Barreau du Quebec for her outstanding contribution to the promotion of women and family rights. The Barreau awarded 8 women on International Women's Day who work in the non-profit sector.
Ms Ellen Gabriel wishes to mention that this award is the result of the team work from all Quebec Native Women members.
March 20, 2008 - Quebec Native Women sends a letter to the Canadian Parliament to ask for a revision of Bill C-47.
To read the letter (pdf)
March 7, 2008 - Quebec Native Women supports NWAC’s position for a proper consultation process before the adoption of a Family Homes on Reserve and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act.
Quebec Native Women would like to express its support for the Native Women’s Association of Canada’s (NWAC) position concerning the introduction of The Family Homes on Reserve and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act by the federal Government.
February 6, 2008 - Sign the petition for the Congolese Women Campaign against Sexual Violence in the RDC
QNW participated in a panel on Violence against Women and Impunity, on January 22. During the event, the Congolese Women Campaign against Sexual Violence in the RDC launched a new website on the situation in the RDC along with a petition that you can sign at here.
January 22, 2008 - Aboriginal Women and Violence:
QNW met with the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women, its causes and consequences, Ms Yakin Ertürk, and Ms Soyada Maïga the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Women for the African Commission on Human and Peoples' rights.
Ellen Gabriel presented a report on the situation of violence against Aboriginal women in Quebec and in Canada.
To read the Press Release (pdf) >>>
To read the report "Indigenous Women and Violence" (pdf) >>>
December 12, 2007- The Pickton Case:
Quebec Native Women would like to express our support for the Native Women's Association of Canada's position on the Pickton Case.
Our condolences go out to all the families of the victims of serial killer Robert Pickton and we pray that this will bring some closure to the families who have lost loved ones during Pickton's reign of terror. Five of the six women victims for whom Pickton has been tried were Aboriginal women...
Quebec Native Women also agrees with NWAC that the lesser charge of murder in the second degree minimizes the heinous crimes that Pickton committed against the murdered women. While a verdict of guilty was given, the gravity and intent to which these crimes were committed were not given the justice that they deserved.
Aboriginal women across Canada suffer more from violence than non-Aboriginal women and while the silence has been broken by Aboriginal women's groups, the attitude of authorities and society has not.
We hope that all members of society will actively participate in the denunciation of violence in every part of our society and the world.
To read NWAC's press release (pdf)
December, 12 - Bill C-21 and section 67 of the Canadian Human Rights Act
The Government of Canada has proceeded to introduce Bill C-21 which amends section 67 of the Canadian Human Rights Act in spite of recommendations by the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development along with aboriginal organizations across Canada. This contradicts the Government of Canada's duty to consult Aboriginal people especially in regards to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
While QNW agrees that Aboriginal communities are in desperate need of human rights mechanisms that guarantee their rights, we believe that a precedent is being set by the Government of Canada by not consulting Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal communities have existed in a human rights vacuum since the creation of the Indian Act in 1876. To impose a new law without proper consultation will be disastrous and not consider the long term implications to Aboriginal peoples lives.
We urge the public to write letters of support to urge the Canadian Government to begin consultations with Aboriginal communities and organizations before adopting this law.
Please read the QNW Position Paper on former Bill C-44
Bill C-44: An Act to Amend the Canadian Human Right Act
