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CBC
6 days ago
- General
- CBC
LU professor wins 2025 Canada Prize for book documenting Indigenous women's experiences
Social Sharing Candace Brunette-Debassige was surprised to learn she had won an award for her debut book — Tricky Grounds: Indigenous Women's Experiences in Canadian University Administration. Brunette-Debassige's book was selected as the best scholarly book of the year, winning one of the 2025 Canada Prizes by the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences. "I did not expect that at all," Brunette-Debassige said Wednesday on Morning North. Brunette-Debassige — an assistant professor in the School of Indigenous Relations at Laurentian University — said the book was "seven years in the making, and it's born out of my doctoral research, which I did at Western University and the Faculty of Education" "What I did was I drew on my own experiences working in leadership, post Truth and Reconciliation, trying to institutionalize this reconciliation movement that's upon us and grappling with trying to lead change in an institution that's not really built for Indigenous peoples and Indigenous knowledge," she said. The award was presented to Brunette-Debassige on Tuesday during the 94th edition of Congress, Canada's largest academic gathering, being held from May 30 to June 6 at George Brown College in Toronto. Brunette-Debassige said Tricky Grounds: Indigenous Women's Experiences in Canadian University Administration has struck a chord with a lot of people. "I think one of the most rewarding things for me is when I get an e-mail or Facebook message or something like that from somebody I've never met who's an Indigenous woman who just says 'thank you for writing this book, I felt so validated, I couldn't put it down,'" she said. "It's those moments that really make me feel like, OK, this was worth the pain and many, many hours that I put into writing." A handbook about how not to change Brunette-Debassige said her research focused on "amplifying" the experiences of Indigenous women. "It's not really, I would say, a handbook on how to change, but I think how not to," she said. "There's so much more work to do, there's no doubt about it. But I think what this book was really about was documenting Indigenous women's experiences." Brunette-Debassige was one of five Canadian authors to receive the prestigious 2025 Canada Prizes award and $4,000 each in recognition of their "inspiring, impactful and transformative work," the federation said. The awards, given by the national non-profit voice for researchers in the humanities and social sciences in Canada, recognize outstanding authors and works that provoke and inform national conversations on important topics and draw attention to the contribution of scholarship to Canadian society. "At a time of deep social and political change, the Canada Prizes remind us why the humanities and social sciences matter," said Karine Morin, president and CEO of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, in congratulating the 2025 Canada Prizes winners.
Associated Press
30-05-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Guatemala court convicts 3 ex-paramilitaries of war crimes for rape and gives them 40-year sentences
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — More than four decades after Guatemalan soldiers and paramilitaries raped Indigenous women during their efforts to crush an insurgency in the country's 36-year civil war, a court on Friday convicted three men of crimes against humanity for their actions and sentenced them to 40 years in prison. Thirty-six women from the Maya Achi Indigenous group came forward in 2011 to seek justice for the abuses they suffered between 1981 and 1985 . They came from Rabinal, a small town about 55 miles (88 kms) north of the capital. Six of them testified against the three men convicted Friday. Judge María Eugenia Castellanos, president of the panel, said the women had been brave to come on repeated occasions to testify. 'They are crimes of solitude that stigmatize the woman. It is not easy to speak of them,' she said. Judge Marling Mayela González Arrivillaga said there was no doubt about the women's testimony. In 2022, five other paramilitaries – men from the area trained by soldiers to help root out insurgents – were convicted of raping women and sentenced to 30 years in prison. No soldiers have been tried for the acts. Guatemala's civil war pitted the army and police against leftist rebels. It ended with the signing of peace accords in 1996.
The Independent
30-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
Guatemala court convicts 3 ex-paramilitaries of war crimes for rape and gives them 40-year sentences
More than four decades after Guatemalan soldiers and paramilitaries raped Indigenous women during their efforts to crush an insurgency in the country's 36-year civil war, a court on Friday convicted three men of crimes against humanity for their actions and sentenced them to 40 years in prison. Thirty-six women from the Maya Achi Indigenous group came forward in 2011 to seek justice for the abuses they suffered between 1981 and 1985. They came from Rabinal, a small town about 55 miles (88 kms) north of the capital. Six of them testified against the three men convicted Friday. Judge María Eugenia Castellanos, president of the panel, said the women had been brave to come on repeated occasions to testify. 'They are crimes of solitude that stigmatize the woman. It is not easy to speak of them,' she said. Judge Marling Mayela González Arrivillaga said there was no doubt about the women's testimony. In 2022, five other paramilitaries – men from the area trained by soldiers to help root out insurgents – were convicted of raping women and sentenced to 30 years in prison. No soldiers have been tried for the acts. Guatemala's civil war pitted the army and police against leftist rebels. It ended with the signing of peace accords in 1996.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Superior Court rules in favor of Radio-Canada : The Val-d'Or Indigenous Friendship Centre reaffirms its commitment to indigenous women
VAL-D'OR, QC, May 22, 2025 /CNW/ - The Val-d'Or Indigenous Friendship Centre wishes to react to the verdict handed down by Judge Babak Barin of the Superior Court of Quebec in the legal proceedings involving members of the Sûreté du Québec, the Société Radio-Canada and journalist Josée Dupuis. Beyond the legal debates, one truth remains: Enquête's report "When the police are a threat to Val-d'Or's indigenous women" lifted the veil on abuses and injustices too long swept under the carpet. This case is a reminder of the importance of investigative journalism and the courage of those who break the silence. It opened the way for all women, Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike, to denounce and demand justice. The inquiry team's work was felt throughout Quebec and Canada, leading to the establishment of the Viens Commission, whose objective was to shed light on the underlying causes of any form of violence, discrimination or differential treatment against Indigenous in the delivery of certain public services in Quebec. The work of the Viens Commission was an essential democratic step towards improving relations between Indigenous and certain public services in Quebec. It led to far-reaching recommendations, opened the door to renewed dialogue and enabled several concrete advances, notably the creation of Indigenous health clinics and the adoption of Bill 32 on cultural safety within the health and social services network. However, it is essential to remember that Indigenous women who are victims of police abuse have still not been heard. To date, no concrete gesture, no official recognition and no call to action have been made to render justice to these women. This lack of response continues to fuel mistrust and feelings of abandonment. "Ten years after the crisis that shook Quebec, the Val-d'Or Indigenous Friendship Centre stands by the women who had the courage to speak out. We believe in their strength, in their truth, and reaffirm our refusal to see them silenced or forgotten. Today, the Centre has established itself as a key political and social player, engaged at the heart of the struggle for justice and dignity. We carry their voices with conviction, and continue to maintain a safe, supportive space rooted in action. Our commitment is clear: never let silence or inaction take hold," asserts General Manager Edith Cloutier. The Centre is proud to promote well-being, justice and social inclusion, while fostering harmonious cohabitation in its community. It salutes all its allies who are working to bring people closer together and to recognize the rights of Indigenous women. The Val-d'Or Indigenous Friendship Centre is actively involved in reconciliation initiatives between peoples and collaborates with Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations and institutions working in the field. About us The Val-d'Or Indigenous Friendship Centre is a privileged place to gather and speak out, and advocates for the well-being, rights and individual and collective interests of Indigenous people living in an urban environment. SOURCE Regroupement des Centres d'amitié autochtones du Québec View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CBC
21-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Iranian women's defiance + Fighting forced sterilization
After decades of restrictive dress code laws, The National goes to Tehran where more women are refusing to wear the hijab as part of a push for societal change. And, a First Nations mother battles the forced sterilization of Indigenous women that she experienced herself.
