A coalition of several women’s advocacy groups signed a new safety protocol with the RCMP – Together for Safety in Whitehorse May…
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We Can Do Better – Social Justice Advocates Plan Common Front
Alternatives North and the Council of Canadians NWT Chapter staged the “We Can Do Better” planning session September 19 in Yellowknife…
From the REVP’s desk: September 2015 activity report
Bargaining, political action and mobilization – it’s been busy! Read more in my REVP report.
Time to reflect on Truth and Reconciliation
By Jack Bourassa, REVP North As published in the Yellowknifer, June 24 Canadians from every walk of life came together to…
Hay River workers grilling up support
Residents in Hay River will be able to smell the savoury scents of grilled burgers from miles around thanks to the…
Yukon Hospital workers agree to new collective agreement
Hospital Workers across the Territory cast their ballots May 14th, ratifying a new contract with employer Yukon Hospital Corporation. The concession…
From the REVP’s desk: May 2015 activity report
PSAC North members have been encountering tough labour practices by communities across the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, leading to strikes in…
Silence of the Labs screening
In recent years, federal funding for science has decreased drastically. Because of these cutbacks, many federal research programs have been scaled…
Commemorate Vimy Ridge Day
In 2003, the Government of Canada declared April 9 as “Vimy Ridge Day”, to honour and remember the Battle of Vimy…
International Day of Pink
April 8th, 2015 marks the International Day of Pink. It is a day where communities across the country, and across the…