Archive - Feb 3, 2008
Assemby of First Nations hosting gatherings on Indigenous Rights and Treaties Implementation
February 3, 2008 - 10:11pm | by brianbeatonUPCOMING AFN GATHERINGS ...
Implementing The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
On September 13, 2007, the United Nations adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the Declaration). The Declaration establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival, dignity, well-being and rights of the world's indigenous peoples. Canada was one of only four nations to vote against it.
Urban students and schools asked to fundraise for required First Nation schools across Canada
February 3, 2008 - 9:21am | by brianbeatonFrom the Timmins Daily Press ...
Ignoring Native schools abhorrent
Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus is mad as hell and who can blame him. Angus told the House of Commons Thursday he's launching a national campaign to raise cash for First Nation schools in Canada, stating the federal government has failed miserably to provide adequate funding to upgrade current schools or build new ones.
Angus described many First Nation schools as being in "Third World" condition.