Archive - Feb 23, 2008
Amnesty International: Ontario & Harper gov't need to work with First Nations instead of courts
February 23, 2008 - 9:18am | by brianbeatonAMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
Amnesty International re: jailing of Algonquin leader
February 18, 2008
Canada: Algonquin leader faces jail time while Ontario government ignores the law
Amnesty International expressed its concern today over the sentencing of Ardoch Algonquin First Nation negotiator Bob Lovelace to six months in jail and a fine of $25,000 for his role in a protest over uranium exploration on disputed land in eastern Ontario.
The "blame game" continues in National Post resulting in more racism against First Nations
February 23, 2008 - 9:02am | by brianbeatonIgnorance and protection of the status quo (ie. their comfortable and unsustainable lifestyles) seem to be more the themes of the following published material from the National Post
Kevin Libin: The lip service must end
February 22, 2008