Archive - Dec 14, 2007
First Nation elder shares teachings and life experiences from Ojibway Cultural Centre in M'Chigeeng
December 14, 2007 - 4:05pm | by brianbeatonUN's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples becomes a national law in Bolivia
December 14, 2007 - 7:27am | by brianbeatonU.N. declaration becomes law of the land in Bolivia
From the article below:
''From the passage of this declaration,'' Morales continued, ''I feel that the indigenous movement has gone from one of resistance to one of power, but not sectarian, personal, individual or regional power, but to create a power that, at it's core, is a way of living in a community ... it is the power of resolving problems equally for all, not only in Bolivia but in the entire world.
Bill calling for the promotion of Aboriginal History in Canadian schools being introduced by MP
December 14, 2007 - 7:19am | by brianbeatonBrent St. Denis introduces Bill to promote Aboriginal History in Schools
December 13, 2007 - It is with great pride Liberal MP Brent St. Denis introduces his bill entitled An Act to promote the teaching of aboriginal history and culture in Canada’s schools.
Ontario economic outlook statement benefits cities leaving rural sectors out in the cold
December 14, 2007 - 6:42am | by brianbeatonFrom CBC News http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2007/12/13/ontario-econ.html
Ontario targets battered sectors for help
December 13, 2007
Ontario's Liberal government is dishing out new tax cuts for manufacturers and other businesses to boost sectors that have been battered by a high dollar and a slumping U.S. economy.