Prince Charles, Camilla wrap up Platinum Jubilee visit in Northwest Territories
The last royal visit to Northwest Territories was in 2011, when Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, were welcomed by large crowds during a one-day stop in the North during a whirlwind first royal tour for the newlyweds. This royal visit was to culminate with a celebration in Yellowknife in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
WHO ‘pandemic treaty’ doesn’t grant government control
(NP health.info) /Thursday May 19/ Proposed amendments to international health regulations covered by the World Health Organization does not grant the WHO any new powers...
The Public Prosecution Service of Canada Creates a Specialized Team in Northwest Territories for Sexual Assault Prosecutions
“It is painful to recount what has been experienced or witnessed during a sexual assault. The court process should recognize how difficult that is and try to help them share their experiences with judges and juries who must consider the cases, ” said Annie Piché, General Counsel.
The Radio Station Giving Indigenous People a Voice
“Historically we’ve been bombarded with information from outside, and now we want to speak for ourselves. We want to show the needs of our peoples.”
– . Dad Neba, Station Coordinator, Voces Originarias Panamá
Canada’s Indigenous Leaders Ask For Royal Apology
Canada is dealing with a scandal which saw indigenous children die or be abused in residential schools. There have been calls for the Queen to apologise over the issue.
New Pandemic Peril? Pretending It’s Over as Case Numbers Rise
“Wearing a mask doesn’t just have to be a pandemic practice, We can use many of the healthy practices that we’ve learned, developed, and normalized during the pandemic to control the spread of diseases ongoing and keep the world healthier.”
– former CDC Director Tom Frieden, MD
Could Video Games Boost a Child’s Intelligence?
“Kids between 9 and 10 years of age who spent more time playing video games experienced a significant increase in their intelligence scores when retested two years later.”
– Scientific Journal