Archive - Apr 22, 2008

Assembly of First Nations Grand Chief outlines the requirements for a full apology from government

From the Toronto Star

Apology to native people must end 'denial of truth'

An open letter on residential schools to the Prime Minister from Chief Phil Fontaine

Apr 22, 2008

Today is EARTH DAY - what are you doing to protect our mother the earth today and everyday?

History

First launched as an environmental awareness event in the United States in 1970, Earth Day (April 22) is celebrated as the birth of the environmental movement.

Support grows for jailed First Nation leaders demanding Ontario government respect traditional lands

From McLeans.ca

Musicians, authors and actors call for release of jailed aboriginals leaders

Chinta Puxley, THE CANADIAN PRESS - April 21, 2008

TORONTO - Author Margaret Atwood, actor Cathy Jones and musician Sarah Harmer are among 20 prominent Canadians calling on Premier Dalton McGuinty to immediately free seven jailed aboriginal leaders and stop controversial mineral exploration across the province.