Archive - Jul 13, 2008
Unexplained deaths in residential schools challenges the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
July 13, 2008 - 5:58am | by brianbeatonUnexplained deaths in residential schools haunt native communities
July 12, 2008
OTTAWA — Gilbert Johnson starkly recalls being hauled from his bed as a boy at the Port Alberni native residential school before he was "severely beaten" by a dorm supervisor.
"I got caught crying under the blankets at night over my buddy's death," he said.
Powerful message for Aboriginal people - N'GINAAJIW: My spirit is beautiful - protecting the women and youth
July 13, 2008 - 5:44am | by brianbeatonN'GINAAJIW: My spirit is beautiful
Posted By MARCI BECKING - July 12, 2008
The inner beauty and self-esteem of anishinaabe-kwe shone through during the three-day filming and photo shoot of N'ginaajiw" (My spirit is beautiful) advertising campaign.
A 30-second commercial will be aired on APTN and a calendar will be distributed through the Anishinabek News.