Archive - Jan 20, 2008
Deciding what is best for First Nations - from the an urban perspective
January 20, 2008 - 12:02pm | by brianbeatonRethinking the reserve: 'Real warriors hold jobs'
Kevin Libin, January 20, 2008
Ottawa spends almost $9-billion annually on aboriginals - yet, rates of poverty, unemployment, addiction and illness are many times that of non-natives. Our five week series proposes innovative solutions to problems that Canada's reserve communities have faced for 200 years. It's time for fresh approaches.
First Nations demand lands and resources consultation before any industry permits issued
January 20, 2008 - 8:30am | by brianbeatonNatives demand say in energy megaprojects; Saugeen First Nation may take court action if they're not consulted
JIM ALGIE - January 19, 2008
Legal action by the Saugeen Ojibwa could derail or delay major energy projects in Bruce County, Saugeen lawyer Arthur Pape warned an Ontario Energy Board hearing this week.
"INAC funding pressures" results in Attawapiskat First Nation students going without new school
January 20, 2008 - 7:06am | by brianbeatonSchool funds axed; Students in Attawapiskat use portables for elementary classes
Posted By Ron Grech - January 19, 2008
Parents in Attawapiskat feel they've been betrayed and let down.
A public meeting was held this week advising the community the federal government will not be funding the construction of a new school to replace the one that closed eight years ago.