Indigenous peoples of North America

Statistics Canada launches crowdsourcing consultation on new Centre for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics

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Thursday, October 18, 2018
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OTTAWA, Oct.18, 2018 /CNW/ -As part of its commitment to meet evolving information needs, Statistics Canada has launched a crowdsourcing site to obtain input from Canadians on the new Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics hub.

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  • OTTAWA, Oct.18, 2018 /CNW/ -As part of its commitment to meet evolving information needs, Statistics Canada has launched a crowdsourcing site to obtain input from Canadians on the new Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics hub.
  • The hub serves as a focal point for data produced by the new Centre for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics, which aims to address gaps in the availability of information by gender, sex and other intersecting identity factors, such as disability, Aboriginal status (First Nations, Mtis and Inuit), and other ethno-cultural characteristics.
  • The hub enables users to easily access and analyze a wealth of statistical information, relevant to the evaluation of programs, policies and other initiatives from a gender, diversity and inclusion perspective.
  • The crowdsourcing site includes six short questions, allowing Canadians to let Statistics Canada know what kind of data they would like to see in the new hub.

Statement by the Prime Minister on National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
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OTTAWA, June 21, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day:

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  • OTTAWA, June 21, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day:
    "Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day , we celebrate the unique heritage and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis peoples, and the tremendous contributions they make to this country.
  • "As we celebrate Indigenous cultures and communities, we also acknowledge the oppression and discrimination Indigenous peoples have experienced for centuries.
  • Our government is working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis peoples to advance meaningful reconciliation and build a future where Indigenous peoples succeed and prosper.
  • Together, we can shape a more just, more equal, and more inclusive Canada for Indigenous peoples and for all of us."