Archive - Jan 17, 2009

Canada's claim of being a human rights champion challenged by over 50 submissions to UN

From Winnipeg Free Press

On the UN hot seat

By: Mia Rabson - January 17, 2009

Indian Residential schools "gold mine" for sexual abusers, poorly funded learning environment

From CTV.ca 

Thousands abused at residential schools, stats show

The Canadian Press - Sat. Jan. 17 2009

OTTAWA -- Thousands of native children suffered sexual abuse in Indian residential schools, newly disclosed figures show -- a human tragedy so pervasive it's being called "monstrous."

Assembly of First Nations encouraged by discussions with first ministers on economic stimulus package

AFN press release ... 

AFN National Chief Encouraged by Discussion with First Ministers

     OTTAWA, Jan. 16 /CNW Telbec/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine issued the following statement in regards to the meeting of January 15 with the First Ministers on the Economy.