Archive - Nov 3, 2007

Ontario and Harper governments declares war on remote First Nation over use of traditional lands

"THIS COURT ORDERS that this order be directed to the Sheriff of the District of Kenora for enforcement and directs the Ontario Provincial Police and police officers of that service to assist the Sheriff in the endorcement of the Order by removing from the Exploration Property any person contravening its provisions, subject to the discretion of the police acting reasonably with respect to the timing and means of removing any such person;"

Chief of Poplar Hill First Nation acknowledges support received during search for youth

Press release ... 

NAN Acknowledges Community Support and Volunteers

THUNDER BAY, ON Friday November 2, 2007: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council together with Poplar Hill First Nation Chief Eli Moose acknowledge the outstanding efforts of Thunder Bay City Police, Ontario Provincial Police, and local and regional volunteers following a four day extensive search for Poplar Hill First Nation member Reggie Bushie.

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug practising traditional activities on their customary homelands

PRESS RELEASE From: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Ontario (see Letter below)

November 2, 2007