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Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 18, 2024
Donald Trump
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, pictured in 2022. In the hours after the election results, a type of purge started in the United States. Some of it was on social media by his followers who heard the clear message that white Americans will be protected, as a convicted felon is about to take office, writes Rose LeMay. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 18, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 18, 2024
Donald Trump
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, pictured in 2022. In the hours after the election results, a type of purge started in the United States. Some of it was on social media by his followers who heard the clear message that white Americans will be protected, as a convicted felon is about to take office, writes Rose LeMay. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 4, 2024
The U.S. election results may well be world-changing if Donald Trump, right, gets in, writes Rose LeMay, adding that things are too unstable everywhere for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to call an election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and Wikimedia Commons photograph
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 4, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 4, 2024
The U.S. election results may well be world-changing if Donald Trump, right, gets in, writes Rose LeMay, adding that things are too unstable everywhere for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to call an election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and Wikimedia Commons photograph
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 21, 2024
The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. We don’t have anything like this museum in Canada for Indigenous history and culture, writes Rose LeMay. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/ajay_suresh
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 21, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 21, 2024
The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. We don’t have anything like this museum in Canada for Indigenous history and culture, writes Rose LeMay. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/ajay_suresh
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 7, 2024
Survivor Keith Chiefmoon speaks at the Truth and Reconciliation Day event on Parliament Hill on Sept. 30, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 7, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 7, 2024
Survivor Keith Chiefmoon speaks at the Truth and Reconciliation Day event on Parliament Hill on Sept. 30, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | September 30, 2024
On this National Day of Reconciliation, Canadians should use their sacred spaces to raise awareness about reconciliation, to build consensus to demand change together, and to build hope about a future in which policing safely serves Indigenous Canadians,' writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | September 30, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | September 30, 2024
On this National Day of Reconciliation, Canadians should use their sacred spaces to raise awareness about reconciliation, to build consensus to demand change together, and to build hope about a future in which policing safely serves Indigenous Canadians,' writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | September 16, 2024
Donald Trump
If Donald Trump was your uncle at the family dinner talking smack, you’d be incredulous, writes Rose LeMay. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/DonkeyHotey
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | September 16, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | September 16, 2024
Donald Trump
If Donald Trump was your uncle at the family dinner talking smack, you’d be incredulous, writes Rose LeMay. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/DonkeyHotey
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | September 2, 2024
It was a breath of fresh air to hear the righteous outrage about the crimes voiced by a judge, albeit couched in legalities, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | September 2, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | September 2, 2024
It was a breath of fresh air to hear the righteous outrage about the crimes voiced by a judge, albeit couched in legalities, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | August 19, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree. The government should cover the costs at searches at all sites with unmarked graves potentially holding the bodies of Indigenous children, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | August 19, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | August 19, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree. The government should cover the costs at searches at all sites with unmarked graves potentially holding the bodies of Indigenous children, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | July 8, 2024
Donald Trump
Donald Trump has been given a stage to yell his fakery and straight up lies, writes Rose LeMay. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/DonkeyHotey
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | July 8, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | July 8, 2024
Donald Trump
Donald Trump has been given a stage to yell his fakery and straight up lies, writes Rose LeMay. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/DonkeyHotey
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | June 24, 2024
Sec. 35 acknowledges Indigenous Peoples were here first, have rights that nobody can erase, and—this is where things get a bit fuzzy—what are those rights? But let’s skip right over that because courts across Canada are debating the innards of this box of rights, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | June 24, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | June 24, 2024
Sec. 35 acknowledges Indigenous Peoples were here first, have rights that nobody can erase, and—this is where things get a bit fuzzy—what are those rights? But let’s skip right over that because courts across Canada are debating the innards of this box of rights, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | June 10, 2024
A woman, pictured June 21, 2018, takes part in the National Indigenous Peoples' Day Ceremony in Hull at the Canadian Museum of History. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | June 10, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | June 10, 2024
A woman, pictured June 21, 2018, takes part in the National Indigenous Peoples' Day Ceremony in Hull at the Canadian Museum of History. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | June 3, 2024
Darylyn Supernant, left, Dave Daniel Domingo, Renée Didier (Supernant), and Cole Hosack. Didier was found dead near Dawson Creek on May 18, 2024. The mother of two was last seen on Dec. 3, 2023. The three others were still reported missing from Dawson Creek since 2023. Photographs courtesy of Dawson Creek RCMP
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | June 3, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | June 3, 2024
Darylyn Supernant, left, Dave Daniel Domingo, Renée Didier (Supernant), and Cole Hosack. Didier was found dead near Dawson Creek on May 18, 2024. The mother of two was last seen on Dec. 3, 2023. The three others were still reported missing from Dawson Creek since 2023. Photographs courtesy of Dawson Creek RCMP
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 20, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree. It’s the government's legal requirement to uphold the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples with the Indigenous Peoples, not with fake groups, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 20, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 20, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree. It’s the government's legal requirement to uphold the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples with the Indigenous Peoples, not with fake groups, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 6, 2024
When Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'wacko' for a policy position last week, it went beyond expectations of professionalism. Poilievre exhibited childish behaviour which doesn’t meet anybody’s metrics for leadership. But Trudeau doesn't get a free pass, either, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 6, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 6, 2024
When Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'wacko' for a policy position last week, it went beyond expectations of professionalism. Poilievre exhibited childish behaviour which doesn’t meet anybody’s metrics for leadership. But Trudeau doesn't get a free pass, either, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 15, 2024
RCMP Commissioner Michel Duheme. Civilian oversight and accountability of policing is an essential plank of any democracy, writes Rose LeMay.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 15, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 15, 2024
RCMP Commissioner Michel Duheme. Civilian oversight and accountability of policing is an essential plank of any democracy, writes Rose LeMay.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 1, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a Families of Sisters in Spirit vigil on Parliament Hill in 2017. Meanwhile, the Danger Cats, a so-called comedy troop whose shows have been cancelled across Canada, makes fun of the Pickton murders. It’s disgusting to make fun of the real risks to Indigenous women, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 1, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 1, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a Families of Sisters in Spirit vigil on Parliament Hill in 2017. Meanwhile, the Danger Cats, a so-called comedy troop whose shows have been cancelled across Canada, makes fun of the Pickton murders. It’s disgusting to make fun of the real risks to Indigenous women, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 18, 2024
Health Minister Mark Holland, pictured Feb. 29, 2024, at a press conference to announce the government’s introduction of the Pharmacare Act. Provincial health ministers and premiers across the country should legislate the Joyce's Principal into law in order to end racism against Indigenous Peoples in Canada's health-care systems, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 18, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 18, 2024
Health Minister Mark Holland, pictured Feb. 29, 2024, at a press conference to announce the government’s introduction of the Pharmacare Act. Provincial health ministers and premiers across the country should legislate the Joyce's Principal into law in order to end racism against Indigenous Peoples in Canada's health-care systems, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 4, 2024
University of Ottawa chancellor and Elder Claudette Commanda speaks at the Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa on Jan. 26, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 4, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 4, 2024
University of Ottawa chancellor and Elder Claudette Commanda speaks at the Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa on Jan. 26, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 19, 2024
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, pictured with his family and supporters after winning the province's election on Oct. 3, 2023, is expected to visit Churchill, Man., writes Rose LeMay. Photograph courtesy of X/Twitter
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 19, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 19, 2024
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, pictured with his family and supporters after winning the province's election on Oct. 3, 2023, is expected to visit Churchill, Man., writes Rose LeMay. Photograph courtesy of X/Twitter
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 5, 2024
A person holds up a feather at the ceremony marking the conclusion of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on June 3, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 5, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 5, 2024
A person holds up a feather at the ceremony marking the conclusion of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on June 3, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | January 22, 2024
Former Progressive Conservative MP Chief Willie Littlechild attends the unveiling ceremony for the location of the Residential School National Monument on Parliament Hill on June 20, 2023. Eighty-one of the TRC's 94 Calls are still outstanding, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | January 22, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | January 22, 2024
Former Progressive Conservative MP Chief Willie Littlechild attends the unveiling ceremony for the location of the Residential School National Monument on Parliament Hill on June 20, 2023. Eighty-one of the TRC's 94 Calls are still outstanding, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | January 8, 2024
The recognition for the most impactful work for Indigenous Peoples goes to Cindy Blackstock, pictured at the UNIFOR convention in Ottawa on Aug. 24, 2016. Nobody comes close to the level of impact that she has made for Indigenous kids in 2023, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | January 8, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | January 8, 2024
The recognition for the most impactful work for Indigenous Peoples goes to Cindy Blackstock, pictured at the UNIFOR convention in Ottawa on Aug. 24, 2016. Nobody comes close to the level of impact that she has made for Indigenous kids in 2023, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | December 7, 2023
Newly elected AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse addresses the Special Chiefs’ Assembly in Ottawa on Dec. 7, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | December 7, 2023
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | December 7, 2023
Newly elected AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse addresses the Special Chiefs’ Assembly in Ottawa on Dec. 7, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 27, 2023
Politics is going to take us all down: Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, front left, Conservative deputy leaders Melissa Lantsman and Andrew Scheer. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, back row left, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 27, 2023
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 27, 2023
Politics is going to take us all down: Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, front left, Conservative deputy leaders Melissa Lantsman and Andrew Scheer. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, back row left, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 13, 2023
The Survivors' flag, an expression of remembrance meant to honour residential school survivors and all the lives and communities impacted by the residential school system in Canada, seen on Parliament Hill on June 21, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 13, 2023
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 13, 2023
The Survivors' flag, an expression of remembrance meant to honour residential school survivors and all the lives and communities impacted by the residential school system in Canada, seen on Parliament Hill on June 21, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 30, 2023
Canada's federal Health Minister Mark Holland, pictured. Ottawa will argue that it can’t do this because health care is a provincial/territorial mandate. It’s time to call out this fraud. Ottawa could choose to set the standard by funding Indigenous health to succeed, and to pressure provinces and territories to do similarly, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 30, 2023
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 30, 2023
Canada's federal Health Minister Mark Holland, pictured. Ottawa will argue that it can’t do this because health care is a provincial/territorial mandate. It’s time to call out this fraud. Ottawa could choose to set the standard by funding Indigenous health to succeed, and to pressure provinces and territories to do similarly, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 16, 2023
Australia's coat of arms at the country's Parliament House in Canberra. Australia voted against a Voice to Parliament for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on Oct. 14, but marginalized peoples' rights should not be put to a vote in the first place, writes Rose LeMay. Wikimedia Commons photograph
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 16, 2023
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 16, 2023
Australia's coat of arms at the country's Parliament House in Canberra. Australia voted against a Voice to Parliament for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on Oct. 14, but marginalized peoples' rights should not be put to a vote in the first place, writes Rose LeMay. Wikimedia Commons photograph
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 31, 2021
Bloc Québecois Leader Yves-François Blanchet introduced a motion in the House of Commons seeking support for Quebec's Bill 96. It received support from MPs in other parties, but was stymied by Independent MP Jody-Wilson Raybould. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 31, 2021
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 31, 2021
Bloc Québecois Leader Yves-François Blanchet introduced a motion in the House of Commons seeking support for Quebec's Bill 96. It received support from MPs in other parties, but was stymied by Independent MP Jody-Wilson Raybould. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 17, 2021
Indigenous women, pictured Feb. 24, 2020, demonstrating against the building of the Coastal Gasoline pipeline through traditional Indigenous territory. Once upon a time, not so long ago, First Nations and many Indigenous societies governed with balance—men and women, including Two Spirits, equally shared the roles of leadership to serve a community. It wasn’t perfect. No governance structure is perfect, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 17, 2021
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 17, 2021
Indigenous women, pictured Feb. 24, 2020, demonstrating against the building of the Coastal Gasoline pipeline through traditional Indigenous territory. Once upon a time, not so long ago, First Nations and many Indigenous societies governed with balance—men and women, including Two Spirits, equally shared the roles of leadership to serve a community. It wasn’t perfect. No governance structure is perfect, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 3, 2021
Conservative MP Tamara Jansen, who represents Cloverdale-Langley City, B.C., attracted national attention when she seemed to suggest during third reading debate on April 16 of Bill C-6, which seeks to ban conversion therapy, that 'lesbian activity' could be stopped with counselling. Photograph courtesy of Conservative party of Canada
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 3, 2021
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 3, 2021
Conservative MP Tamara Jansen, who represents Cloverdale-Langley City, B.C., attracted national attention when she seemed to suggest during third reading debate on April 16 of Bill C-6, which seeks to ban conversion therapy, that 'lesbian activity' could be stopped with counselling. Photograph courtesy of Conservative party of Canada
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 19, 2021
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam and deputy Chief Public Health Officer Howard Njoo, pictured Dec. 11, 2020, on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 19, 2021
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 19, 2021
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam and deputy Chief Public Health Officer Howard Njoo, pictured Dec. 11, 2020, on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 5, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau jumped in and voiced his displeasure that anybody vilify his good friend Quebec Premier François Legault, or say anything bad about Quebec. The prime minister could have chosen to speak to the subject of racism with the intent to support constructive discourse rather than attempt to shut it down, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 5, 2021
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 5, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau jumped in and voiced his displeasure that anybody vilify his good friend Quebec Premier François Legault, or say anything bad about Quebec. The prime minister could have chosen to speak to the subject of racism with the intent to support constructive discourse rather than attempt to shut it down, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 22, 2021
Rose LeMay, pictured, 'I am status, card-carrying First Nations—the federal government calls me a real one. The status card is a race-based ethnic identity card used to limit access to certain federal government programs for real First Nations peoples only.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 22, 2021
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 22, 2021
Rose LeMay, pictured, 'I am status, card-carrying First Nations—the federal government calls me a real one. The status card is a race-based ethnic identity card used to limit access to certain federal government programs for real First Nations peoples only.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 8, 2021
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller, pictured on the Hill on May 14, 2020. Here’s an idea: let’s put the Indigenous Services Canada in charge of water and infrastructure for Ottawa residents and Parliament Hill. Anybody want to do this? I didn’t think so, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 8, 2021
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 8, 2021
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller, pictured on the Hill on May 14, 2020. Here’s an idea: let’s put the Indigenous Services Canada in charge of water and infrastructure for Ottawa residents and Parliament Hill. Anybody want to do this? I didn’t think so, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 22, 2021
Quebec Premier François Legault, pictured Sept. 18, 2020, in Ottawa after a premiers' meeting. Academia is not about the freedom to speak any dumb idea or thought that one might have. Academia was intended to play the role of 'critic and conscience of society' and that’s a serious responsibility, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 22, 2021
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 22, 2021
Quebec Premier François Legault, pictured Sept. 18, 2020, in Ottawa after a premiers' meeting. Academia is not about the freedom to speak any dumb idea or thought that one might have. Academia was intended to play the role of 'critic and conscience of society' and that’s a serious responsibility, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 8, 2021
Joyce Echaquan, the 37-year-old Atikamekw woman who died on Sept. 28, 2020, while in the hospital in Joliette, Que., is now the subject of two investigations. Before she died, Echaquan recorded a Facebook Live video in which she was heard screaming in pain and health-care workers insulting her. Photograph courtesy of Facebook
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 8, 2021
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 8, 2021
Joyce Echaquan, the 37-year-old Atikamekw woman who died on Sept. 28, 2020, while in the hospital in Joliette, Que., is now the subject of two investigations. Before she died, Echaquan recorded a Facebook Live video in which she was heard screaming in pain and health-care workers insulting her. Photograph courtesy of Facebook
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | January 25, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Jan. 19, 2021, outside the Rideau Cottage in Ottawa. If political parties really mean it when they say they care about reconciliation and racial safety for all Canadians, they would put at least 30 per cent BIPOC candidates on tickets, put real money in platforms for Indigenous economic inclusion, enforce consequences for racism in health, and finally, publicly call out leaders who refuse to fight against systemic racism against Indigenous Canadians, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | January 25, 2021
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | January 25, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Jan. 19, 2021, outside the Rideau Cottage in Ottawa. If political parties really mean it when they say they care about reconciliation and racial safety for all Canadians, they would put at least 30 per cent BIPOC candidates on tickets, put real money in platforms for Indigenous economic inclusion, enforce consequences for racism in health, and finally, publicly call out leaders who refuse to fight against systemic racism against Indigenous Canadians, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade