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CRE Explains: Budget 2023

In this edition of CRE Explains, we're breaking down some of the Budget 2023 investments that will impact Indigenous youth and their communities the most. 

CRE Explains: Housing Policy

In this country we call Canada, safe and affordable housing has been increasingly difficult to find, and this housing crisis disproportionately impacts Indigenous and BIPOC folks.  This issue of CRE Explains explores how inadequate housing and homelessness are linked directly with colonialism, racism, and marginalization.

CRE Explains: Budget 2022

Budget at a Glance  In this issue of CRE Explains, we break down some of the Budget 2022 investments that will…

CRE Explains: Speech From the Throne

The Throne Speech marks the beginning of the new parliamentary session – it means that everyone elected during the last…

CRE Explains: Setting Up Parliament

Since the same party will be leading the government as before the election, there won’t be a need for a complicated transfer of power, but there are some key things to look ahead to that will really set the tone for this session of parliament. Read more in CRE Explains: Setting Up Parliament.

CRE Explains: The MMIWG and 2SLGBTQQIA+ National Action Plan

To mark The National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, we’re breaking down the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ National Action Plan, which came out last summer.

CRE Explains: Federal Election ’21

Over the next month, CRE will make sure that the youth we work with have all the information they need to cast their vote in an informed way. Keep an eye on our online spaces, where we will keep you updated on what each of the parties are promising in their platforms!

CRE Explains: Canadian Budget 2021

In this issue of CRE Explains, we’re breaking down some of the Budget 2021 investments that will impact Indigenous youth and their communities the most.

CRE Explains: UNDRIP

UNDRIP at a Glance The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the United…